Governor Signs Leyva Bill to Save Lives of Patients in Urgent Need of Blood
October 2, 2017
SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to ensure that patients’ lives are not put at risk due to the delayed delivery of blood.
Senator Leyva Hosts Successful Young Men’s Leadership Conference
September 29, 2017
SACRAMENTO – Attended by over 200 students, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) hosted the second annual Young Men’s Leadership Conference in the 20th State Senate District city of Fontana today from 7:30am – 2pm.
SACRAMENTO – Following strong bipartisan support in the Legislature, Governor Jerry Brown today signed a bill authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will improve the ability of student representatives on school boards in California to promptly review materials and better participate in board discussions.
Leyva Lead-Free Drinking Water Bill Signed Into Law
September 12, 2017
SACRAMENTO – After earning bipartisan support in both the Senate and Assembly, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 427 authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will further ensure the safety of drinking water in California.
SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) issued the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced this morning the Trump Administration’s decision to end the DACA program:
Senator Leyva Honored with “Green Leadership Award” by California Environmental Advocacy Groups
August 30, 2017
SACRAMENTO – At the conclusion of the successful Green California Advocacy Day today, Green California honored Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) with the 2017 “Green Leadership Award” for her dedication to increasing environmental justice considerations on behalf of impacted residents and communities.
Senator Leyva: Alarming Prison Suicides Audit Findings Demand Action
August 17, 2017
SACRAMENTO - Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) issued the following statement after the California State Auditor today released an audit report examining suicide prevention and reduction policies, procedures and practices at state prisons in California:
Senator Leyva Issues Statement on Cap-And-Trade Vote
July 17, 2017
SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) issued the following statement after the California State Senate passed cap-and-trade legislation—AB 398 and AB 617—on the Senate Floor earlier today:
Senator Leyva Honors Heroes Warehouse in Fontana as “Nonprofit of the Year”
June 28, 2017
SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) recognized Heroes Warehouse in Fontana as the 2017 20th State Senate District “Nonprofit of the Year”.
Founded in 2012, Heroes Warehouse provides donated furniture and essential home items to previously homeless veterans and their families as they move into permanent housing. The nonprofit’s extensive volunteer network—which includes many veterans and their families—help to operate Heroes Warehouse on a day-to-day basis, including picking up and loading donated items.
