Assemblymember Gipson and the Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement,
Review Report on Improving CA Ports
2023-2024 State Budget Highlights
$145 Million in Direct Investments for the District & Statewide:
$1,250,000 - for the South Bay Center for Counseling to support the expansion of the Strength Based Community Change’s Thriving Families Well-being Initiative.
$2,500,000 - for Kedren South to fully fund and build the acute psychiatric wing in the new Psychiatric Acute Care Hospital & Children's Village in South Los Angeles (LA).
$1,250,000 - for the Beacon House Association of San Pedro's Bartlett Center. The Bartlett Remodel will update equipment and fixtures and increase storage capacity, allowing BH to increase daily meals served from 940 to 2,100 to residents and unhoused neighbors.
$80,000,000 - for Juvenile Court Schools.
$60,000,000 - to the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges to expand nursing programs (co-champion).
Bill to Ban Carotid Artery/Chokehold Restraints Headed to Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO, Calif ---- In response to the pivotal death of George Floyd and hundreds of other suspects subjected to the carotid artery/chokehold law enforcement technique, the California Assembly voted overwhelmingly (54-0) to approve AB 1196 by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson).
‘Kobe Bryant’ Bill to Protect Privacy of Deceased Now onto Governor’s Desk for Consideration
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Today, Assembly Bill 2655 by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) passed in the Legislature and now makes its way onto Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for his consideration.
California Bill to Eliminate ‘Voluntary’ Youth Probation Now onto Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- After a successful concurrent vote this week, Assembly Bill 901 by Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) has passed in the Legislature and now makes its way onto Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for his consideration.
Assemblymember Gipson on the passing of U.S. Representative John R. Lewis
CARSON, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson, chair of the California Assembly Democratic Caucus, offers condolences and prayers to the family of U.S. Representative John R. Lewis.
“Congressman John R, Lewis was a giant whose life was spent in the pursuit of racial justice. This sharecropper’s son valiantly marched and strived for equality and civil rights for all.
Assembly Caucus Chair Mike Gipson’s Statement on California’s State Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on the California’s June Revision State Budget:
Assembly Caucus Chair Mike Gipson’s Statement on the DACA ruling by SCOTUS
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals):
Gipson introduces AB 1196 to eliminate Carotid Artery restraint on suspects
SACRAMENTO, CA --- In response to the death of George Floyd, Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) has introduced AB 1196, making it illegal to use a carotid artery restraint tactic to forcibly detain a suspect. The bill is co-authored by members of the CA Black Caucus, Latino Caucus, API, and LGBTQ Caucus.
Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson’s Statement on the Death of George Floyd
SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) released the following statement on the recent murder of George Floyd: