Rep. Natasha Johnson

The California Constitution establishes the office of Secretary of State and requires that the Secretary of State be elected at the same time and place and for the same term as the Governor. The California Constitution provides that all judicial, school, county, and city offices, and the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, are nonpartisan. The California Constitution prohibits a political party or party central committee from nominating a candidate for nonpartisan office, and prohibits the candidate's party preference from being included on the ballot. This measure would additionally provide that the office of Secretary of State is a nonpartisan office.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution in the California Legislature formally recognizes October 11, 2026, as International Referees' Day to honor sports officials at all levels. The bill aims to acknowledge the dedication, integrity, and essential role referees play in ensuring fair and safe athletic competitions. It encourages athletes, coaches, families, and communities to express appreciation for officials and foster a culture of respect and sportsmanship during events.

Existing law authorizes the legislative body of a city or county to designate a proposed enhanced infrastructure financing district to finance public capital facilities or other specified projects of communitywide significance that provide significant benefits to the district or the surrounding community, including, among other things, the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of housing for persons of very low, low, and moderate income for rent or purchase, as specified. Existing law authorizes an infrastructure financing plan to contain a provision for the division of taxes levied upon taxable property in the area included within the district and authorizes the public financing authority of the district to issue bonds, as provided. This bill would establish the Workforce Housing Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Act, which would authorize a city or county to establish a workforce housing enhanced infrastructure financing district (district) if certain requirements are met, including the adoption of an infrastructure financing plan as specified. The bill would prescribe requirements applicable to those districts. Among these requirements, the bill would prescribe requirements for the construction of residential housing that meets specified occupancy and affordability criteria. The bill would provide definitions for its provisions. The bill would authorize the governing board to issue bonds, subject to approval by 23 of the voters voting on the proposition. The bill would prescribe requirements for the issuance of the bond pursuant to its provisions. The bill would further require a district, which finances affordable housing units through the bond, to maintain the housing units at affordable housing costs through a recorded covenant or restriction, as specified. By adding to the duties of local elections officials with respect to administering the above-described provisions, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Maddy summaryCalifornia Assembly Resolution 129 designates July as Sarcoma Awareness Month to promote public education and support for individuals affected by this rare cancer of bones and connective tissues. The resolution highlights the need for improved early detection, expanded research, and better clinical resources to address the challenges of misdiagnosis and underreporting associated with sarcomas. It directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to send copies of the resolution to the authors for distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill proclaims September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in California to raise visibility for mental health resources and reduce stigma. The resolution highlights the severity of suicide as a public health issue, citing statistics on death rates and the increased risk faced by specific groups such as LGBTQIA+ youth and veterans. It encourages residents to openly discuss mental well-being and directs attention to existing support services like the 988 lifeline and local crisis centers.

This measure would recognize the importance of California Native American Day, celebrated this year on September 25, 2026, and the annual California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference, to the enhancement of awareness of California Indian culture.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes August 2026 as Chicano Heritage Month to honor the contributions of Mexican Americans to California and the United States. It highlights the history of the Chicano Movement, which sought community empowerment and cultural pride, and notes that over half of California's public school students are of Chicano or Latino origin. The resolution encourages Californians to celebrate this diversity and directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the document to the sponsoring assembly member for distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes the value of "food as medicine" in improving public health and reducing healthcare costs in California. It highlights how providing medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and other nutrition services helps prevent and manage diet-related conditions, particularly for communities of color. The text cites evidence that these programs lower emergency room visits and hospitalizations while noting that they are currently optional under existing state healthcare initiatives. By documenting these successes and the role of local providers, the resolution aims to encourage broader adoption of these services to support patient health and economic stability.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates July 23 to July 30, 2026, as Boat People Awareness Week and September 2026 as Boat People Awareness Month to honor Vietnamese refugees who fled Vietnam by boat after the Vietnam War. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding; instead, it establishes a period for public recognition and education about the historical plight of these refugees. It highlights the dangers faced by boat people, including piracy and storms, and acknowledges the significant Vietnamese communities that settled in California and other states. The resolution directs the Assembly Clerk to distribute copies of the document for public distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific month in 2026 as Filipino American History Month to honor the contributions of Filipinos to California and the United States. It recognizes their historical presence dating back to the late 1500s and highlights their roles in agriculture, labor, military service, and community building throughout the state. The resolution serves as a commemorative acknowledgment rather than a law that changes government operations or funding.