Senator Steven Choi (R-Irvine) announced today that four of his legislative measures advanced through Assembly policy and fiscal committees this week, moving the bills one step closer to reaching the Governor's desk.
SB 971 passed unanimously out of the Assembly Aging and Long-Term Care Committee on Tuesday. This measure establishes a framework for counties to partner with local organizations, community colleges, libraries, and public health agencies to provide older adult education, technology training, and community-based programs that support healthy aging and independence.
This morning, three additional Choi bills were approved on the Assembly Appropriations Committee consent calendar:
• SB 927 would create a pathway for certain adult foreign adoptees whose adoptions were never properly finalized to petition for their own readoption and obtain the documentation needed to reaffirm their legal status and identity.
• SB 1126 would increase government transparency by requiring local agencies that maintain a website to post their audited financial statements or annual comprehensive financial reports in a prominent, publicly accessible location within 30 days of receipt, filing, or approval, and to retain those records online for at least three years.
• SB 935 would permanently extend existing design-build procurement authority for local public works projects, preserving a project delivery method that has been shown to reduce costs and accelerate project completion.
"While these bills address very different issues, they share a common goal: improving the lives of Californians through practical solutions," said Senator Choi. "Whether helping older adults remain connected and independent, providing relief for foreign adoptees, increasing transparency in government spending, or delivering public infrastructure more efficiently, each measure addresses a real need. I appreciate the bipartisan support these bills have received throughout the legislative process."
SB 971 now moves forward for consideration by the Assembly Committee on Health. SB 927, SB 1126, and SB 935 will next be considered on the Assembly Floor.