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Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez Authors Lifesaving Police K9 Legislation
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez (D – Ontario) is proud to announce Assembly Bill (AB) 463, groundbreaking legislation aimed at enhancing care and protections for police canines injured in the line of duty. Under AB 463, emergency medical services would be permitted to transport police canines injured in the line of duty to veterinary clinics, if no human requires medical attention from the ambulance. This legislation recognizes the vital role police canines play in our law enforcement and ensure they receive timely medical care if injured while protecting their communities.
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez Coauthors Assembly Bill 468 to Enhance Penalties for Disaster-Related Crimes
SACRAMENTO, CA - “Assembly Bill 468 (Gabriel) aims to protect Californians, and I am proud to coauthor this important legislation. This bill, authored and supported by many of my colleagues, takes critical steps to address crimes such as looting during emergencies and impersonating emergency personnel during wildfires and other disasters,” said Assemblymember Rodriguez (D-Ontario).
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez Co-Authors ‘Leno’s Law’ to Allow for Smog Exemptions Among Classic Cars
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez (D-Ontario) has coauthored Senate Bill (SB) 712 (Grove) that allows for classic cars produced before 1976 to be exempted from California smog check laws.
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez authors The Hero’s Overtime Relief Act, Assembly Bill 1057
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez (D-Ontario) presented Assembly Bill (AB) 1057 in the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee yesterday, April 7. Also known as the Hero’s Overtime Relief Act, this legislation proposes a tax exclusion for qualified overtime wages earned by eligible taxpayers for work related to emergency operations between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2030. “In times of emergency in our state, we turn to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. It is time California provides tax relief so these heroes are fairly compensated for their extraordinary service and sacrifice”, said Assemblymember Rodriguez.
Public Safety Officials and Mayors Support Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez’s Assembly Bill 63 - A Common Sense Measure to Assist Law Enforcement in Protecting Victims of Human Trafficking
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez (D-Ontario) Assembly Bill (AB) 63 reinstates prohibiting loitering in a public place with the intent to commit prostitution and will make it unlawful to loiter with this intent. This bill provides a mechanism for public safety officers to combat prostitution and sex trafficking in their neighborhoods.
Tax Talk with Your Assemblymember: Earn It, Keep It, Save It.
Join Assemblymember Rodriguez for a virtual workshop on navigating the 2025 tax season!
Assemblymember Rodriguez is hosting a virtual workshop designed to help you navigate the 2025 tax season with confidence. This is an opportunity to learn how to maximize refunds and keep more of what you earn. In partnership with Golden State Opportunity, this workshop will cover essential tax information, including how to file for free, claim the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), and access VITA tax preparation and ITIN services. Join to ask questions, learn from experts and find local resources to help you this tax season.
Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez Names Chino Councilmember Karen Comstock ‘Woman of the Year’ for Assembly District 53
Chino, CA — Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez (D-Ontario) has named City of Chino Councilmember Karen Comstock as Assembly District 53’s 2025 Woman of the Year. A lifelong champion of public safety and a fierce advocate for the empowerment of women, Councilmember Comstock was honored as part of the Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the Legislative Women’s Caucus.