Democratic lawmakers propose $400 tax rebates
Nearly two-dozen state lawmakers unveiled a proposal on Thursday to give California taxpayers $400 rebates to offset spiking gas prices and inflation.
“Too many Californians are struggling to make ends meet right now,” Assembly member Cottie Petrie-Norris (D–Laguna Beach) said at a press conference outside the state Capitol. “We are here to offer help.”
Lawmakers introduce new bills aimed at deterring catalytic converter thefts
One bill would require car dealerships and retailers to mark catalytic converters while the other would require proof of ownership for detached catalytic converters.
STOCKTON, Calif. — It's a familiar crime that takes seconds to commit but leaves victims without a car and out hundreds of dollars in some cases.
As some police departments in California note an uptick in catalytic converter thefts in recent years, videos showing the at-times brazen thefts have swept the internet and have caught the attention of state lawmakers.
Assemblymember Villapudua Appointed to Delta Protection Commission
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) was recently appointed to the Delta Protection Commission to serve as representative for the California State Assembly.
Employment Boost and Tax Relief for Restaurant Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic
Villapudua Eyes Equity for California’s Economic Recovery
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) introduced AB 2035 this week to provide employment and tax relief for California’s restaurant and bar industry by extending eligibility to them for the
California’s New Employment Tax Credit Proposal
AB 2035 would expand the definition of qualified taxpayer by permitting a taxpayer that is primarily engaged in food services to claim the credit
On February 14, Assembly Member Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) introduced Assembly Bill 2035 to make important changes to California’s existing New Employment Credit (NEC). Under existing law, in both the Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law, there is a tax credit, the NEC, for tax years 2014 through 2025.
Medically Underserved Communities Get the Focus They Deserve
Villapudua Introduces Pair of Bills to Bring Health Care into more Communities
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) has introduced AB 2123 and AB 2132 in an effort to bolster California’s health care workforce and increase access to care in historically underserved communities.
Villapudua Focuses on Health and Safety for Mobilehome Park Residents
Assemblymember Offers Financial Assistance to Mobilehome Residents in Need of Repairs
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) introduced Assembly Bill 2002 today to expand access to financial assistance for mobilehome owners in need of home repairs.
Health and Financial Relief a Top Priority for California, Assemblymember Villapudua
State Assembly Approves Budget Package Focused on California Workforce
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) released the following statement today after the passage of key budget proposals focused on California’s business environment.