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Updates from Sacramento

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your senator. I know your time is precious‚ so I have just a few important updates for you.

As always‚ if there is any way I can assist you‚ call my office at 619-596-3136 or email me at [email protected].

Legislative update

I'm happy to report that five of my bills were signed into law at the end of September. During this two-year legislative session‚ 12 of my bills have become laws.

My goal has always been to fix problems for the people I represent.

Senate Bill 878 is a great example of this approach. Now that the governor has signed it‚ this bill requires all boards and bureaus within the Department of Consumer Affairs to prominently display on their websites the current average time-frame for processing initial and renewal license applications.

After working hard to get an education, pass their exams and submit a mountain of paperwork, a license applicant shouldn't have to sit in limbo wondering how many months it will be until they can start their career.

This bill will hold state licensing agencies accountable for their performance by increasing transparency and informing the public how long an application will take to approve.

SB 878, which had the support of health care workers and small business leaders, will go into effect July 1‚ 2021.

Here is a rundown of my other bills that were signed into law this year:

· Senate Bill 723 clarifies the law to guarantee due process rights for an individual choosing to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms.

· Senate Bill 1003 helps local governments create recreational opportunities for their citizens by allowing more wheeled-devices to operate at local skate parks other than skateboards, such as wheelchairs and scooters. This bill was the product of a yearslong partnership between me and the local leaders who wanted to create more public recreation spaces for our residents.

· Senate Bill 1126 ensures justice and public safety – while also saving court resources – by adding a limited exception to when sealed competency records for youth can be accessed by the Court if the youth's competency is again under question. The bill was sponsored by the California Judges Association and had the support of Peace Officers, District Attorneys, Public Defenders and the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.

· Senate Bill 1148 allows a more fair market for publishing foreclosure notices, thus lowering the cost for someone to buy themselves out of foreclosure and remain in their home.

Fraud and the EDD

Californians from all over the state have reported receiving dozens of letters from the Employment Development Department addressed to individuals that do not reside at their home. This has set off alarm bells for me and other concerned leaders as it appears criminals are working to defraud the unemployment system during a time of crisis.

An emergency audit is underway to understand exactly what is happening.

As we await the results of that audit, if you believe you may have been the victim of unemployment fraud‚ visit https://askedd.edd.ca.gov/Fraud.aspx.

State's Tiered Reopening Guidelines for Business

The state of California has established a four-tier system for reopening businesses. Here's where you can learn more: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/.

While I've strongly urged the governor to take a different approach to our state's reopening plans, I want to make sure you have the current information.

Here's my full COVID-19 resource page, https://jones.cssrc.us/covid, which we're updating regularly.

Sen. Brian W. Jones is chair of the Senate Republican Caucus and was elected to the California State Senate in 2018 representing the 38th Senate District which includes Bonsall‚ Fallbrook‚ Alpine‚ Escondido‚ Lemon Grove‚ El Cajon‚ La Mesa‚ Santee‚ Spring Valley‚ Poway‚ San Marcos‚ Lakeside‚ Valley Center‚ Rancho Santa Fe‚ Julian‚ Pine Valley‚ Ramona‚ Rancho San Diego‚ Borrego Springs and parts of the city of San Diego.

 

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