Holly J. Mitchell

February 22, 2017: Increased protections for youths, expanded mental health services and encouraging children to thrive top Sen. Holly Mitchell’s 2017 agenda

February 22, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017

Contact:
Ray Sotero at 916 651-4030 office;
(916) 717-0513 cell; or Ray.sotero@sen.ca.gov

Holly J. Mitchell

Governor Brown Signs Bill Making California a “Housing First” State

September 30, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Charles.Stewart@sen.ca.gov 213-745-6656 (District Office)

Myriam.Valdez@sen.ca.gov 916-651-4030 (Capitol office) / 661-801-3180 (cell)

Governor Brown Signs Bill Making California a “Housing First” State

Holly J. Mitchell

Bill to Reduce Permanent Property Seizures by Law Enforcement Signed into Law - Seized assets valued less than $40,000, must be returend unless owner convicted

September 30, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Charles Stewart 213-745-6656 310-251-4567

Bill to Reduce Permanent Property Seizures by Law Enforcement Signed into Law

Seized assets valued less than $40,000, must be returend unless owner convicted

Holly J. Mitchell

In Less Than 6 Years 54th Holly J. Mitchell Bill Becomes Law

October 17, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2016
Contact: Charles Stewart
(213)745-6656

In Less Than 6 Years 54th Holly J. Mitchell Bill Becomes Law

Helps families with healthcare, childcare, services, education, opportunity and criminal justice

Holly J. Mitchell

Thank you Veterans for YOUR Service!!!!!

November 11, 2016

Thank you Veterans for YOUR Service!!!!!

Holly J. Mitchell

MAKING HISTORY, MITCHELL NAMED CHAIR OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE

December 21, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 21, 2016

CONTACT: Myriam.Valdez@sen.ca.gov 916-651-4030 (Capitol office) / 661-801-3180 (cell)

Charles.Stewart@sen.ca.gov 213-745-6656 (District Office)

MAKING HISTORY, MITCHELL NAMED CHAIR OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE

Holly J. Mitchell

Honoring MLK’s Memory by Offering Free Services to Children in South LA

January 16, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 16, 2016

Contact: Charles Stewart

213/745-6656 office 310/251-4567 cell

Honoring MLK’s Memory by Offering Free Services to Children in South LA

Holly J. Mitchell

Press Release - Governor Brown signs SB 1322 declaring "There is no such thing as a child prostitute"

September 26, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 26, 2016

Contact: Charles Stewart

213/745-6656 office 310/251-4567 cell

Sex trafficked minors will no longer be charged with prostitutionInstead of being treated as criminals, youths to get supervision and counseling services

Holly J. Mitchell

Proposal to re-define minors involved in sex-for-pay as trafficking victims passes

August 26, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2016

Contact: Charles Stewart

(213)745-6656 o (310)251-4567 c

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Legislature has voted to send the Governor a proposal that the law be changed to deem persons under the age of 18 who might previously have been charged with criminal prostitution as victims of sex trafficking, eligible for treatment rather than prosecution.

Holly J. Mitchell

Bill assuring face to face family visits in CA jails heads to Governor

August 26, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 25, 2016

Contact: Charles Stewart

(213) 745-6656 office (213) 210-1023 cell

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Holly J. Mitchell’s measure to assure availability of face-to-face visits in California jails has been approved by the state Legislature and now heads to the Governor for final approval.

Diminished contact with relatives negatively impacts family cohesion, particularly for children.