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LEGISLATION
"All Legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a
Senate and House of Representatives."
(Article I, Section 1, of the United States Constitution)
How Are Laws Made?
Laws begin as ideas. First, a representative sponsors a bill. The bill is then assigned to a committee for study. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended. If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate. In the Senate, the bill is assigned to another committee and, if released, debated and voted on. Again, a simple majority (51 of 100) passes the bill. Finally, a conference committee made of House and Senate members works out any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The resulting bill returns to the House and Senate for final approval. The Government Printing Office prints the revised bill in a process called enrolling. The President has 10 days to sign or veto the enrolled bill.
Current Legislation
Below is a summary of current legislation that has in impact on our community
Legislation
Supervisor Dawn Rowe
The Board of Supervisors took several actions during its regular board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, including supporting infrastructure, public safety and community need initiatives, expanding behavioral health response through the Emergency Communications Nurse System, approving One Stop Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Center services, accepting various grants and the donation of a trained law enforcement canine, waiving pet adoption fees, and partnering with universities and hospitals for increased workforce training.
County invests $7.5 million in Loma Linda University Health child abuse programs
From left, First District Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret.); Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.; Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe; Dr. Amy Young; Children and Family Services Director Jeany Glasgow; Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez; Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman; and Chief Executive Officer Luther Snoke.
Each year, tens of thousands of children are reported to San Bernardino County as possible victims of abuse or neglect. At Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, a specialized medical team has become one of the most influential forces in identifying abuse, protecting young victims, and guiding families toward long-term healing.
Volunteers needed for county’s annual homeless count
A volunteer speaks with a person experiencing homelessness.
San Bernardino County is calling on volunteers to help with the official count of unsheltered individuals on Jan. 22 to gather data that will be used to determine how federal funds are distributed.
The annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a collaboration between the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services and the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership, provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, which helps officials track progress toward reducing homelessness and ensures resources are being directed to the communities with the greatest need.
County Fire explores drone technology for early wildfire prevention
As part of its ongoing pursuit of new and emerging technologies, San Bernardino County Fire recently welcomed a demonstration by Seneca, a California-based company specializing in aerial fire suppression innovation. The demonstration featured the Argo-1, a semi-autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to assist firefighters and transform initial response tactics to vegetation fires.
ARMC partners with Public Health to receive Quality Leader Award
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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center has been awarded the 2025 Quality Leader Award for Population Health by the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems and the California Health Care Safety Net Institute. The recognition highlights ARMC’s innovative, measurable and equity-driven efforts to reduce the spread of communicable diseases through a strong partnership with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health.
Mobile Defense Program brings free legal assistance to Chino
The San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Office partnered with Chaffey College to bring the Mobile Defense Program to the Chaffey College Chino Community Center on Dec. 3, providing residents with free legal assistance and access to essential county services. Community members met with public defender staff, resolved court matters through virtual court access, and received support with record clearing and outstanding fines.
Community Health Ambassador Program empowers community members as trusted health messengers
Launched in September 2024, the Community Health Ambassador Program (CHAP) was a year-long pilot initiative by the Inland Empire Health Plan in partnership with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health’s Health Equity Program. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Health Disparities Grant, CHAP equipped trusted community members in the High Desert region to serve as local health messengers.
County Library Adult Literacy Program offers free one-on-one tutoring for adults
Building bridges through education! Our Adult Literacy Program is fostering connections and empowering individuals.
The San Bernardino County Library invites adults across the county to improve their reading skills through its free Adult Literacy Program, a confidential, one-on-one tutoring initiative designed to help adult learners build confidence and achieve personal literacy goals.
Nutrition and Wellness Services program leaves a 43-year legacy
After 43 years of promoting healthy lifestyles and community well-being, San Bernardino County Public Health Department’s Nutrition and Wellness Services (NWS) will begin to wind down and is scheduled to sunset early next year. Throughout its history, NWS staff have built a lasting legacy of health promotion, known for their ability to connect with communities and foster strong partnerships that improve health and increase awareness of program services.
County employees donate nearly $20,500 to Community Action Partnership food bank for holiday basket program
San Bernardino County Human Services’ employees, together with the County Administrative Office and Human Resources, raised $20,492 during a month-long food drive supporting Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County’s (CAPSBC) annual Holiday Basket Program.
Community comes together to find homes for shelter pets
San Bernardino County Animal Care would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to everyone who made the “Home for the Pawlidays” event a huge success on Saturday, Dec. 13. Whether you joined us in Devore or in Big Bear, we couldn’t have done it without you.
Senator Rosilicie Ochoa-Bogh
In an effort to keep my constituents informed of the policies being discussed in Sacramento, the following is a brief description of the bills being heard in Senate Policy Committees next week. This is for informational purposes only and does not represent my position on any of the bills. Please note that this information is being sent in advance of the Senate Policy Committees scheduled to meet next week and they have not been presented for a vote yet.
However, I hope that you will share your opinion on any or all of these bills with me by replying to this email or calling one of my offices. I want to hear from you. I want to keep you informed of the legislation that is being introduced in California in the hope that you will be engaged in sharing your position on them. I would also like to invite you to attend one of my town halls to learn more about the legislative process and have your voice heard.
To learn more or monitor the progress of any of these bills, please visit California Legislative Information.
For more information about legislative deadlines and where we are in the legislative process click here.
For more information about how to submit a position letter to committee click here.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to my office through any of the methods listed here: https://sr19.senate.ca.gov/my-offices
I hope you find this information useful. YOUR VOICE MATTERS.
Thank you,
ROSILICIE OCHOA BOGH
Senator, 19 th District
Week of June 1, 2026
In an effort to keep my constituents informed of the policies being discussed in Sacramento, the following is a brief description of the bills being heard in Senate Policy Committees next week. This is for informational purposes only and does not represent my position on any of the bills. Please note that this information is being sent in advance of the Senate Policy Committees scheduled to meet next week and they have not been presented for a vote yet.
However, I hope that you will share your opinion on any or all of these bills with me by replying to this email or calling one of my offices. I want to hear from you. I want to keep you informed of the legislation that is being introduced in California in the hope that you will be engaged in sharing your position on them. I would also like to invite you to attend one of my town halls to learn more about the legislative process and have your voice heard.
To learn more or monitor the progress of any of these bills, please visit California Legislative Information.
For more information about legislative deadlines and where we are in the legislative process click here.
For more information about how to submit a position letter to committee click here.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to my office through any of the methods listed here: https://sr19.senate.ca.gov/my-offices
I hope you find this information useful. YOUR VOICE MATTERS.
Thank you,
ROSILICIE OCHOA BOGH
Senator, 19th District
Recently recognized as the top performing Republican in the California State Senate by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh represents the 19th Senate District, which includes cities and communities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Business, Professions & Economic Development
Monday, June 1
AB 277 (Alanis) Requires a person who provides behavioral health treatment for a behavioral health center, facility, or program to undergo a background check. Provides an exemption for a person who holds a current and valid license issued by a California state licensing board, if the licensure process includes a fingerprint-based background check and the license is in good standing.
AB 1382 (Castillo) With specified exceptions, prohibits a person from importing for profit or selling a transgenic pet animal that possesses a cosmetic transgenic trait. Defines a “transgenic trait” as a trait that has been deliberately altered, modified, or engineered through means not possible under natural conditions by insertion of a foreign gene using genetic engineering methods. Authorizes a district attorney or city attorney to bring a civil action to enforce the bill's provisions, with each violation subject to a civil penalty of no less than $5,000.
AB 2085 (Alanis) Prohibits a person from locating or positioning a weighing or measuring device used for commercial purposes, so that its indications cannot be accurately read by the customer and operator under ordinary circumstances, except as specified.
Education
Wednesday, June 3
SCA 5 (Cortese) If approved by the voters, this constitutional amendment would establish the Equalization Reserve Account (ERA) to provide additional per-pupil funding for school districts that receive state funds under the local control funding formula, also known as non-basic aid school districts. This is accomplished by annually requiring a transfer from the General Fund to the ERA in an amount that matches what is transferred into the Proposition 98 Rainy Day Fund. Interest earned on funds in the ERA stays in the account, and then the Legislature is required to allocate at least 80% of that interest to increase per-pupil funding in non-basic aid school districts.
AB 402 (Patel) Raises the maximum Cal Grant A and B tuition award for students attending independent nonprofit colleges from $9,358 to $9,708 beginning in the 2026–27 award year, contingent on appropriation. Removes the fiscal trigger that currently blocks Cal Grant Expanded Entitlement portability for community college transfer students who choose to attend independent nonprofit institutions.
AB 1204 (Alvarez) Makes several changes to the local control funding formula (LCFF), which provides funding to school districts and charter schools that includes: (1) Setting a 4% minimum cost of living adjustment for the LCFF base grant; (2) Increasing the LCFF supplemental and concentration grants which are generated by pupils who are English learners, low-income or in foster care; (3) Adding homeless youth to the list of pupils who generate supplemental and concentration grants; (4) Establishing add-on funding in high-cost labor and housing markets through a regional cost adjustment factor developed by the CA Department of Education.
AB 1235 (Rogers) Prohibits a contractor from being prequalified for, shortlisted for, or awarded a design-build contract with the Trustees of the CA State University, unless an enforceable commitment is made to use a skilled and trained workforce. Exempts projects or contracts for the development of housing, including dormitories.
AB 1346 (DeMaio) Allows a military dependent student, who disenrolled from a public college or university, to re-enroll and still be eligible for in-state tuition.
AB 1641 (Jackson) Expands the definition of public higher education to include tribal colleges and universities geographically located in California that are operated by an Indian tribal government.
AB 2067 (Patel) Extends the option for school districts to utilize a lease-leaseback contract method for school construction and facilities modernization by five years, to July 1, 2032. Requires entities and subcontractors to use a skilled and trained workforce, ultimately restricting who a school district may contract with and who may bid on projects.
ACA 7 (Jackson) Narrows the scope of Proposition 209 from 1996, which is California’s constitutional prohibition on government discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Under current law, these protections apply broadly to public employment, public education, and public contracting. ACA 7 would limit those protections only to public employment, higher education admissions and enrollment, and public contracting. This potentially allows the state, local governments, and all public education entities to consider race or ethnicity in other areas of policy and programming.
ACA 18 (Caloza) Requires the University of California Board of Regents to appoint two undergraduate students and two graduate students as members of the board..
Health
Wednesday, June 3
AB 1126 (Patterson) In the case of a Medi-Cal managed care plan enrollee who also has other health care coverage and for whom Medi-Cal is a payer of last resort, this bill requires the CA Department of Health Care Services to ensure a non-contracting provider – that is billing the plan for Medi-Cal allowable costs not paid by the other health care coverage – does not face excessive administrative requirements.
AB 1672 (Solache) Revises the contracting process between the CA Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organizations. Consistent with the requirements under federal law, requires capitation rates to be negotiated between DHCS and each PACE organization.
AB 1876 (Addis) Prohibits a subscriber, enrollee, policyholder, or insured from being excluded from enrollment or participation in, being denied the benefits of, or being subjected to discrimination by, any health care service plan or health insurer licensed in this state, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Defines discrimination on the basis of sex for those purposes to include sex characteristics, such as intersex traits, pregnancy, and gender identity.
AB 2194 (Valencia) Requires the terms of CalOptima (Orange County’s County Organized Health System) board members to be staggered. For the term beginning after January 1, 2027, requires three members to serve two years with a four-year term beginning thereafter.
AB 2233 (Ta) Prohibits a health care service plan or health insurer from imposing restrictions on the utilization of authorized behavioral health treatment hours within the treatment plan’s six-month authorization period.
AB 2571 (Flora) Requires the rate of reimbursement for advanced practice pharmacist services to be the same as the Medi-Cal fee schedule for physician services. This includes medication therapy management (MTM) pharmacist services. (Under existing law, the rate of reimbursement for pharmacist services is 85% of the fee schedule for physician services, except for MTM pharmacist services.
Human Services
Monday, June 1
AB 1080 (Bryan) Prohibits counties from using foster youth Social Security Administration benefits to offset foster care placement costs and expands options for conserving those funds for the youth’s current and future needs.
AB 2333 (Pellerin) Extends the sunset of the liability protections for Foster Family Agencies from 2027 to 2028.
Congressman Jay Obernolte
Establishing National Rules of the Road for AI
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly, and our regulatory framework must keep pace. This week I introduced the bipartisan FRONTIER Act with Congresswoman Lori Trahan to establish clear national rules of the road for the largest AI developers, including transparency, independent evaluations and reporting of serious incidents. This legislation builds on our Great American AI Act framework to protect Americans from catastrophic risks and ensure the United States remains the global leader in AI.
Supporting Our Servicemembers and Strengthening Military Readiness
This week I voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA. I’m proud that this bill authorizes a pay raise for servicemembers, increases the Family Separation Allowance, and invests over $1.8 billion in military housing. These quality-of-life improvements support our active-duty families while strengthening America’s military readiness against adversaries around the world.
Expanding Access to Capital for Main Street Businesses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout California’s 23rd District depend on community banks for the capital they need to grow and create jobs. I voted to pass the Main Street Capital Access Act to reduce one-size-fits-all regulations, encourage new community banks, and expand access to financing in rural and underserved areas. This bill will keep more local dollars working locally and strengthen our Main Street businesses.
Protecting Ratepayers as America Builds AI Infrastructure
America must continue building the data centers and energy infrastructure needed to remain the global leader in AI, but that growth cannot come at the expense of American families. I spoke in support of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which ensures data centers pay the costs associated with their increased electricity demand instead of passing those costs on to residential ratepayers. We can expand our AI infrastructure, strengthen our energy grid and protect families from higher utility bills at the same time.
Championing our Main Street Businesses
I was honored to receive the National Retail Federation’s 2026 Hero of Main Street Award. Main Street retailers are central to daily life in our community, creating local jobs, supporting families, and providing the goods and services people rely on every day. I will continue fighting for policies that help these businesses grow, invest, and serve their customers.
My office is here for you!
One of the key functions of my Congressional office is to help constituents like you with any problems you may face concerning the federal government. If you or a family member need help with a federal government problem, please contact my office. You can reach my Hesperia office via phone at 760-247-1815, email me at Jay.Obernolte@mail.house.gov, or find more information on how we can help at obernolte.house.gov/services.
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It is an honor to serve you.
Assemblyman Tom Lakey
Assemblyman Tom Lackey Blasts Reckless Budget: A Sham That Betrays Californians
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) condemned the Supermajority’s budget, calling it a “misleading accomplishment” that sacrifices public safety, and common sense in favor of political vanity projects.
“This budget is a betrayal. Full stop,” said Assemblyman Lackey. “It pours billions into failed projects like the High-Speed Rail while ignoring the immediate needs of Californians. These jobs matter - but those workers could be put to better use on fire mitigation, road repairs, and real infrastructure that our communities actually need. But instead of responsible leadership, the Supermajority is too busy writing checks for dreams that died years ago.”
As Los Angeles rebuilds from the devastating wildfires, the budget recklessly commits $1 billion to the Governor’s High-Speed Rail, while only offering a meager $200 million for wildfire prevention - a fraction of what the state spent in prior years. As family homes and neighborhood businesses are left in ashes, the Supermajority chooses to bankroll a mismanaged rail fantasy.
This budget makes their priorities crystal clear - and voters’ priorities are not among them.
Mere months ago, voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 36 to reform sentencing laws and invest in drug treatment and rehabilitation. But while retail theft surges and fentanyl deaths rise, this budget fails to deliver on the core promise of Prop 36. Instead of the $400 million needed to support treatment and courts, the budget offers a patchwork of just $110–200 million - barely half of what is required.
“This budget is a shameful dismissal of California’s needs,” concluded Lackey. “It’s time we stop chasing flashy headlines and start fixing the issues that actually matter - public safety, and fire protection. This budget is not a true accomplishment.”