On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee convened to review several key pieces of legislation. The session resulted in the passage of five crucial bills authored by Senator Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) which focus on public health, water infrastructure, fairs, and crucial human services programs. However, two bills were held in committee.
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The 48th Annual Capitol Frog Jump, hosted by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson), captivated audiences and brought together participants from the Senate, Assembly, and the public for a day of lively competition and community spirit. The event is the unofficial kick-off to the Calaveras County Fair – home of the famed Frog Jump Jubilee.
As Teacher Appreciation Week is observed across the nation, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) shares her deep gratitude, recognizing the tireless dedication and profound impact of educators in shaping our communities.
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) is hosting the 48th Annual Capitol Frog Jump on Wednesday, May 8th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the West Side of the Capitol. This highly anticipated contest has lawmakers, staff, and members of the media compete against each other for bragging rights and the opportunity to advance to the Grand Finals at the Calaveras County Fair.
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) took a bold step forward in the fight against sexual violence, Wednesday, as she spearheaded a powerful press conference in spotlighting Senate Bill 268. The bill will classify the intentional intoxication of a person as a violent felony in California, closing a dangerous legal loophole that currently fails to recognize the violence inherent in the rape of an unconscious person.
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil Authors SB 268, Making the Rape of an Intoxicated Person a Violent Felony
Senator Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) is authoring groundbreaking legislation that aims to address a critical gap in the state's criminal justice system.
SACRAMENTO – Senator Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) is calling upon California Governor Newsom to prioritize the preservation of the Family Urgent Response System (FURS), a crucial lifeline for foster youth, formerly foster youth, and their caregivers across the state.
SACRAMENTO – Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson) is proud to announce the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s (SNC) $8 million grant awards to five crucial projects in Senate District 4. These grants, awarded through SNC's Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience grant program, represent a significant step towards mitigating wildfire risks and restoring watersheds in the region.