Asm. Mariko Yamada

Co-sponsor SJR 27

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Railroad safety: transportation of crude oil.

This measure would urge the United States Department of Transportation and other relevant federal entities to (1) safeguard communities and environmentally sensitive areas from rail accidents involving transportation of crude oil by expediting rail safety reforms, (2) prioritize safety considerations over cost-effectiveness in deliberations about improving the transport of crude oil by rail, (3) mandate, at a minimum, the best practices explained in a 2014 safety initiative, as specified and (4) partner with the Canadian Transportation Agency to improve safety of the North American railroad tank car fleet by swiftly adopting a stricter design standard, and by retrofitting or phasing out tank cars that do not meet that standard.

Signed into law Aug 13, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 103

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to California/El Salvador relations.

This measure would commend the government of El Salvador on its handling of the recent election and would recognize the efforts of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and other institutions in assisting with the election in the spirit of the Chapultepec Peace Accords.

Signed into law Aug 11, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 153

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to California LGBT Veterans Day.

This measure would proclaim June 11, 2014, and June 11 of each subsequent year, California LGBT Veterans Day, to be celebrated statewide.

Signed into law Aug 11, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 150

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Journeyman Linemen Recognition Day.

This measure would designate July 10, 2014, as Journeyman Linemen Recognition Day to honor and recognize the contribution of the countless journeyman linemen who often place themselves in harm's way to serve their communities.

Signed into law Jul 15, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 126

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to women veterans.

This measure would proclaim June 12, 2014, as Women Veterans' Day and urge all citizens to join in celebrating the many contributions of women to our military forces.

Signed into law Jul 15, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 151

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Week.

This measure would declare the week of May 25, 2014, to May 31, 2014, inclusive, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Week to honor those who work to make research and resources a reality for children suffering from DIPG and their families.

Signed into law Jul 15, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 141

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to American Stroke Month.

This measure would declare May 2014 to be American Stroke Month in California.

Signed into law Jul 7, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 130

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to "Parks Make Life Better!" Month.

This measure would recognize the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities for the health and development of all Californians and would declare the month of July 2014 as "Parks Make Life Better!" Month.

Signed into law Jul 7, 2014 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 36

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the 4th of July.

Passed Jul 3, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 45

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the California-Ukraine National Guard Partnership.

Passed Jul 3, 2014 1 co-sponsor Track