Press Releases

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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On December 2nd, Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez (D-Ontario) has introduced a bill on human trafficking aimed to increase public safety and protections in the community. Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. It involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to gain some type of labor or sexual acts from those being exploited.

SACRAMENTO, CA –  Today, Michelle Rodriguez took the oath of office to represent California’s 53rd Assembly District, which includes the cities of Pomona, Ontario, Chino, Upland, and Montclair. A lifelong resident, Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez brings a unique blend of lived experience and public service to the Capitol, where she is committed to addressing the issues that matter most to her...