Holly J. Mitchell

Watch and listen to Sen. Holly J. Mitchell explain to fellow senators why children under 12 should be helped not prosecuted under Senate Bill 439. After her remarks, fellow senators approved her reform measure, along with a companion measure, SB 180. Both are part of the #EquityAndJustice package she's jointly authoring with Sen. Ricardo Lara.  Read press release HERE:

Reform measures part of Equity and Justice package

SACRAMENTO – State senators today approved setting age 12 as the minimum age for prosecution, part of a package of sweeping reforms of how California’s criminal justice system treats youths and young adults.

In addition, senators approved a companion measure that seeks a modest step toward enacting the bipartisan movement to end wasteful incarceration spending in favor of community reinvestments.

This morning, Governor Jerry Brown released his May Revision to his January budget proposal for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Total budget spending amounts to $183.4 billion.

Sen. Holly J. Mitchell is posting the following as a guest press release because she likes how it sumarizes the governor's revised budget proposal.

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D – Los Angeles) released the following statement today regarding Governor Jerry Brown’s revised budget proposal for 2017-18:

We have also put together a webpage specific to Senate District 30 that shows how much our cities, county and region would be receiving under the Road & Repair Accountability Act of 2017.

More than half of California's state and local roads are rated in poor condition, require safety improvements, and fail to meet earthquake safety standards. The Road Repair and Accountability Act makes sure that both state and local agencies have the resources they need to ensure California roads and bridges are up to safety standards.

SACRAMENTO -- About 200 youths representing about 40 groups belonging to the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color heard Sen. Holly J. Mitchell today offer words of inspiration.

"Because I represent you, I can't half step," Mitchell, D-Los Angeles, told the diverse gathering in support of the annual Free Our Dream event at a conference room on nearby K Street. "There should never be a question about me moving foward."

Mitchell also spoke in support of her package of bills to help reform the state's criminal justice system treats youths and young adults.

Watch Sen. Holly J. Mitchell’s budget comments on KQED-TV

SACRAMENTO – Sen.  Holly J. Mitchell, chair of the Senate Budget Committee, today released the following information about this week’s expected developments on California’s state budget:

On Thursday, California Gov. Jerry Brown releases revised budget revenue estimates and additional changes to his budget plan for fiscal year 2017-2018.
 

SACRAMENTO - A statewide Jewish-advocacy group late Monday presented Sen. Holly J. Mitchell with its annual leadership honor, known as the Jerry Sampson Memorial Award.

"Holly Mitchell exemplifies the values that the Jewish community holds dear: helping those who are in need, looking out for society's most vulnerable, and working hard to ensure equality for all," Julie Zeisler, executive director of the group said.

SACRAMENTO -- About 200 youths representing about 40 groups belonging to the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color heard Sen. Holly J. Mitchell today offer words of inspiration.

"Because I represent you, I can't half step," Mitchell, D-Los Angeles, told the diverse gathering in support of the annual Free Our Dream event at a conference room on nearby K Street. "There should never be a question about me moving foward."

Mitchell also spoke in support of her package of bills to help reform the state's criminal justice system treats youths and young adults.

Watch, listen to her comments on YouTube

Sen. Holly J. Mitchell responds to Congressional vote on ACA and cuts to Planned Parenthood

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Holly J. Mitchell, chair of the Senate Budget Committee, had the following reaction on the passage of the federal legislation known as the American Health Care Act through the House of Representatives today: