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Central Coast Caucus Priorities Signed Into Law
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) and Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), the co-chairs of the California Legislative Central Coast Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the caucus priority bills that Governor Newsom signed into law:
California Boosting Funds for Immigration Legal Services in Central Coast. What to Know
The Californian
Amid shifting immigration policies and heightened federal enforcement, new funding from SB 104, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, will expand immigration services across the Central Coast.
Catholic Charities of the Central Coast will receive $1.5 million of a $5 million budget allocation secured by Assemblymembers Dawn Addis and Esmeralda Soria as part of a statewide effort to strengthen legal service infrastructure in underserved regions.
Governor Newsom Signs Final Addis Bills Into Law
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed her final three bills of the 2025 legislative session: Assembly Bills 761, 1076, and 1487.
Addis Special Education Bill Signed by Governor Newsom
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 560, the Special Educator Support Act.
Addis Celebrates Signing of AB 715, Antisemitism Prevention Bill
MONTEREY – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), released the following statement following the announcement that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 715, Educational Equity: Discrimination: antisemitism prevention.
Addis Secures $1.5 Million for Central Coast Immigration Services
MONTEREY – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), announced that Catholic Charities of the Central Coast will receive $1.5 million to expand immigration services across the region.
Governor Newsom Signs New Law to Go Into Effect in 2026
KSBY-TV
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1288, the Retain and Train Act, into law, a key measure aimed at addressing workforce shortages in public health.
Sponsored by the California Association of Environmental Health Administrators and the County Health Executives Association of California, the bill focuses on creating pathways for training and certifying environmental health specialists vital professionals responsible for monitoring community safety during crises like wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters.
Retain and Train Act Signed Into Law, Expanding Public Health Workforce
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), announced that Governor Newsom has signed AB 1288, the Retain and Train Act, into law.
Governor Signs Addis Bill, Streamlining Campaign Finance Reporting
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), announced that Governor Newsom has signed AB 808, the Cal-Access Modernization and Transparency Act, into law.