Bill Approved By Senate Public Safety Committee

SACRAMENTO – AB 640 by Assemblymember Alyson Huber is one step closer to becoming law after passing the Senate Public Safety Committee. AB 640 would enhance current sentences on individuals convicted of selling methamphetamine by imposing a minimum jail term of 120 days as a condition of probation, similar to penalties currently faced by cocaine and heroin dealers.

Wine tasting and Barbecue
Sunday, June 27
5:00—8:00 p.m.
Karmere Winery, Shenandoah Valley
11970 Shenandoah Road
Plymouth, Ca 95669

It was a very successful event. Lots of good food, good wine and good friends.

Thanks to all who were able to come, to our host Karmere Winery, and to our sponsors:

Laborers 185
Plumbers and Pipefitters 447
San Joaquin Co. Democratic Central Committee
Amador Co. Democratic Central Committee
Operating Engineers Local 3

Special thanks to Judy Hotchkiss and Liz McCulloch who organized the event.

View the pictures
from A R Bayne Photography.

The Assembly Appropriations Committee is meeting soon to decide the fate of fiscal bills, including two of my bills, AB 1659 and AB 2130. These bills will require the Legislature to review state entities to determine if the agency is still necessary, should be reorganized or eliminated.

"Sunset Review" has been an integral part of Alyson Huber's quest to reform government and bring more accountability to taxpayers on how the government spends it's money.

Other states have realized long-term savings by implementing similar review processes. In Texas, for example, its Sunset Advisory Commission saves $27 for each dollar spent on the Commission. Furthermore, total savings achieved by the Commission equals roughly 5% of the state's budget - in California 5% is $4 billion.

Encouraging constituents to show their support in moving these bills through the legislative process, Huber promises, "If you send my office a letter or email about the bills, I will make sure the members of the committee know of your support."

For more information, visit visit Huber's website for more ideas on how to support government reform.