Asm. Ward Responds to Governor Newsom's State of the State
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Assemblymember Chris Ward Responds to Dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Citing Impacts to California Communities
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward (D–San Diego), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, & Tourism, today issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has formally voted to dissolve, ending nearly six decades of federal support for public media nationwide.
Ward Announces New Privacy Legislation, Advances Geolocation Data Protections, and Modernizes Public-Sector Privacy
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward (D–San Diego) held a press conference Tuesday at the State Capitol to announce the introduction of AB 1542, new legislation to strengthen protections for sensitive personal data; continued efforts to advance AB 322, a two-year bill to ban the sale of geolocation data; and renewed momentum for AB 1337, a two-year bill current
Assemblymember Ward’s Bills to Streamline Housing and Advance Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Standards Signed by Governor
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) announced that his bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 253 – the California Residential Private Permitting Review Act – and AB 368, have been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom becoming state law.
Assemblymember Ward Delivers on Outdoors for All with Passage of AB 518
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) announced that Assembly Bill 518 – the Low-Impact Camping Areas Act – was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 518 will increase affordable camping options, reduce pressure on crowded campgrounds, and strengthen California’s outdoor recreation economy.
Assemblymember Ward’s Housing Streamlining Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
Asm. Fights to Expedite New Home Permits
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) announced that his bill, Assembly Bill 253 – the California Residential Private Permitting Review Act – has passed the Legislature and is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.
Assemblymember Ward’s “Surveillance Pricing” Bill (AB 446) to become a Two Year Bill
Statement from Assemblymember Chris Ward
Sacramento — This year, I introduced AB 446 to stop companies from charging higher prices based on personal information collected through surveillance technology. Unfortunately, misinformation from the opposition and amendments imposed by the Senate Appropriations Committee have weakened the bill to the point where I am not comfortable advancing it this year.
Assemblymember Ward, Lawmakers, and Advocates Unveil Groundbreaking Privacy Bill to Protect Californians’ Location Data
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D–San Diego), joined by legislative leaders and civil rights advocates, held a press conference at the California State Capitol to unveil AB 322, the California Location Privacy Act.
Ward Highlights Need to Ban “Surveillance Pricing” at San Diego Press Conference
SAN DIEGO — At a press conference this morning in San Diego, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) joined local leaders, consumer advocates, and labor groups to renew calls for a ban on “surveillance pricing”—a practice where companies secretly use personal data to charge different prices for the same product.