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'Senator Patricia Bates'
Senator Bates Encourages College Graduates to Apply to Senate Fellows Program

Sacramento, CA – Senator Patricia Bates (R – Laguna Niguel) announced the availability of applications for the 2023-2024 California Senate Fellowship program. The program provides college graduates an opportunity to become full-time Senate staff members at the State Capitol in Sacramento for 11-months beginning in October 2023. Fellows are assigned to the personal or committee staff […]
Read More →City of Vista Awarded $1.3 Million Permanent Housing Funds

Sacramento, CA -The California Department of Housing and Community Development (CDHCD) awarded the City of Vista $1,334,911 million in funds from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. The PLHA program provides financial assistance and allocates 70 percent of the ongoing revenue deposited in the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund directly to local governments. Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna […]
Read More →Senator Bates Echoes CDAA’s Call for Transparency

Sacramento, CA –Earlier this week the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) called on the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to provide an explanation as to why violent prisoners who lack sufficient rehabilitation credits are eligible for early release from state prison. Recent news investigations have highlighted the lack of transparency on how credits are calculated. Senator Patricia […]
Read More →Sen. Bates’ Bill to Create Multi-Disciplinary Teams Signed by Governor Newsom

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1342 which authorizes counties to create a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to allow aging service provider agencies to share information to address the needs of older adults. Senator Patricia Bates (R – Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement: “California’s aging services are fractured by an arbitrary division of expertise and programs […]
Read More →Senator Bates Responds to AB 2133, Governor Newsom’s New Carbon Reduction Goals

Sacramento, CA — Wednesday night the members of the California State Senate passed AB 2133 (Quirk, D-Hayward) which requires statewide greenhouse gas emissions to be below at least 55% of 1990 emission levels which is a significant increase from the State’s current goal of 40%. Senator Bates (R – Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement: “I […]
Read More →Sen. Bates’ Bill to Expand Protections for Patients of Rehabilitation Programs Signed Into Law

Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement on SB 1165 being signed into law: “I am thankful Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1165 into law. SB 1165 builds on the protections outlined under “Brandon’s Law” (2021) by ensuring patients are shielded from false and misleading statements on medical treatments or services offered […]
Read More →Sen. Bates’ Statement on Rejected Effort to Make Insulin Affordable for Millions of Californians

Sacramento, CA — Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement on the outcome of today’s Assembly Suspense File hearing relative to her effort to make insulin affordable: “I am disappointed SB 473, my bill to cap the out-of-pocket cost for insulin to $35 a month, was held in the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. The decision […]
Read More →Senator Bates -California Can Do What Washington D.C. Has Not

Bates Bill Does What Washington D.C. Has Failed to Accomplish Sacramento. CA –Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 473 to address the high treatment costs affecting millions of Californians with diabetes. The bill places a $35 cap on co-pays, deductibles, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements on an insulin prescription. Senator Bates issued […]
Read More →36th Senate District Awarded $433K in Housing Funds for Young Adults in Foster Care

Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) applauded Orange and San Diego Counties for securing housing funds to assist young adults in foster care find suitable housing. The California Department of Housing and Community Development oversees the Housing Navigators Program (HNP) which allocates approximately $5 million in grants to counties based on each county’s percentage […]
Read More →Senator Bates Recognizes Project3R as 2022 Nonprofit of the Year

San Juan Capistrano, CA –Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) recognized Project3R as the 2022 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 36. Founded by Ryan Hickman, Project3R leads and organizes beach cleanup events across the Orange County community. Senator Bates issued the following statement: “California is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and coastline. […]
Read More →Senator Bates’ Statement on the May Revise

Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement on Governor Newsom’s $300.7 billion budget priorities: “The Governor projects a $47 billion operating budget surplus even though the Legislative Analyst’s Office projects it to be $65 billion. Regardless, this is a lot of money. The legislature should resist the temptation to massively increase ongoing […]
Read More →Senator Bates Recognizes Brandi Cassingham, MSN, RN 2022 Woman of the Year

Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia C. Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) recognized Brandi Cassingham as the 2022 Woman of the Year for 36th Senate District. Brandi Cassingham has been the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) & Vice President of Patient Care Services at MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center (SMC) in Laguna Hills, CA, since May 2018. “I am proud to recognize […]
Read More →Orange and San Diego Counties Awarded $1.1 Million in Grant Funding

Sacramento, CA –The California Department of Housing and Community Development awarded the Counties of Orange and San Diego $1,158,277 from the 2021 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program which provides funds for a variety of activities to address homelessness as authorized under the federal Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009. Senator Patricia […]
Read More →Senator Bates Commends Camp Pendleton For Receiving Keep California Beautiful, 2021 Recycling Hero Award

Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement commending Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton for receiving the 2021 Recycling Hero Award from Keep California Beautiful. “As the state representative for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, it gives me great pleasure to recognize the brave men and women of the Marine Corps for their commitment to protecting California’s […]
Read More →Senator Bates Responds to Governor Newsom’s State of the State Address

Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia C. Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following response to Governor Newsom’s State of the State address: “Governor Newsom spoke of the ‘California Way’ as a roadmap to address some of our state’s most difficult challenges; however, it is difficult to see how the ‘California Way’ has helped hard-working families across the […]
Read More →Senator Bates Introduces SB 925, Expanding Application of Drug Testing

Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) introduced SB 925 which will require law enforcement to test for drug use after a fatal collision. The bill also extends the required testing period from 24 to 48 hours after the incident has occurred, providing law enforcement with additional information. Senator Bates released the following statement: “It […]
Read More →Senator Bates Introduces SB 1025, Giving Tax Credits to Organizations Sponsoring Blood Drives

Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) introduced SB 1025 which grants tax credits to companies and organizations that sponsor blood drives. During a time when the nation is experiencing a blood shortage, SB 1025 intends to boost blood donations by encouraging the hosting of blood drives. Senator Bates issued the following statement: “Approximately 6.8 […]
Read More →Senator Bates & Asm Davies Introduce Controlled Substance Education Measures

SB 904 and AB 1750 Sacramento, CA –Senator Patricia C. Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) and Assemblymember Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel) joined together in a coordinated effort to introduce identical measures to aid local communities in their struggle against controlled substances. SB 904 and AB 1750 will clarify and broaden the definition of education and treatment programs […]
Read More →Senator Patricia Bates’ Statement On Single-Payer Proposal

Sacramento, CA – Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement on Assemblymember Kalra’s decision not to move forward with AB 1400, the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act.“I am pleased AB 1400 will not be moving forward this year. The bill would have forced millions of Californians to give up their current […]
Read More →Senator Bates -$1.12 million Awarded To City of Vista For New Avenida De Benito Juarez Park

Sacramento, CA — Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) issued the following statement thanking the California Department of Parks and Recreation for awarding the City of Vista $1.12 million to create the new Avenida De Benito Juarez Park. “I would like to thank the Department of Parks and Recreation for awarding the City of Vista over […]
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