Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Delivers $300,000 Budget Win for New Construction in Lafayette’s Brook Street Park
Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan and City Leaders gather to announce a brand new accessible play area and other park facilities that will be built because of newly acquired state funding
Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Bill Focused on Expediting Transportation Projects Signed into Law by Governor Newsom
AB 1475 provides options for Regional Transportation Agencies to streamline projects, allowing for a proven, cost saving delivery method for transportation projects
Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Aims to Strip DeVos’ Protections of For-Profit, Predatory Online Out-Of-State Colleges
AB 1344, which enhances State oversight and establishes protections against online college scandals and issues of accreditation, heads to Governor Newsom
Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s Bill to Protect Children Caught in Custody Battles From Predators Is Sent to Governor
AB 1165 seeks to make comprehensive criminal background checks mandatory for all individuals who work as paid visitation monitors for family visitations
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan: A new voice in Sacramento
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By Jeremy Walsh / Pleasanton Weekly
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan: A new voice in Sacramento
Assemblywoman reflects on first months in office, goals for year ahead
These early days of September represent a critical time for the State Legislature, with final deliberations on the floor in each house on pending bills ahead of the Sept. 13 deadline to pass legislation for the governor's consideration.
Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s Bill Addressing Lapses in Coverage for Californians Using Covered California Heads to Governor’s Desk
Despite Federal attacks, AB 1309 aims to help in the continued success of California’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act, provides 15 extra sign-up days and eliminates lapses in coverage for new enrollees
(Sacramento, CA) – Moments ago, Assemblymember Bauer- Kahan’s (D-Orinda) AB 1309 passed off the Assembly floor and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. AB 1309 shifts the existing open enrollment period by 15 days, and eliminates lapses in coverage for those who purchase health insurance through the Covered California Health Exchange or the individual health exchange market.
Bauer-Kahan scores triple legislative victory in Sacramento
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by Julia Baum / Pleasanton Weekly
Three bills written by Tri-Valley Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) were signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week.
The newly chaptered pieces of legislation by the freshman Assembly member cover gun safety, criminal justice reform and food allergens.
Food allergy bill named after Danville girl who died is signed into state law
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By Jon Kawamoto / East Bay Times
DANVILLE — A state bill urged by the family of a Danville girl who died tragically of a peanut allergy has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The bill was introduced by Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, D-Orinda, who represents the 16th Assembly District. The bill is called the Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Act, or AB 1532. It was named for Natalie Giorgi, who was 13 when she died in July 2013. She had a severe reaction to a Rice Krispies treat that contained peanut butter at a summer camp in Sacramento.