News Room: AB 2472: Least Toxic Alternatives to Pesticides

Sacramento – Winners of Assemblyman Joe Simitian’s (D-Palo Alto) “There Oughta Be a Law” Contest joined Simitian and Governor Gray Davis today in Sacramento as their bills were signed into law by the Governor. read more ...

Sacramento – A demonstration project at the California State Capitol using least toxic alternatives to traditional pesticides will be implemented as a result of Assemblyman Joe Simitian’s (D-Palo Alto) Assembly Bill 2472, one of the winners of Simitian’s “There Oughta Be a Law” contest. Today, Governor Gray Davis signed Simitian’s bill into law. read more ...

Sacramento – Assemblyman Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) announced that Assembly Bill 2472, one of the winners of Simitian’s “There Oughta Be a Law” contest is scheduled for a vote on the Assembly Floor tomorrow. AB 2472 addresses the proliferation of toxic pesticides in our environment by directing the State to obtain grant funding for a demonstration project at the State Capitol that uses least toxic alternatives to pesticides. read more ...

Sacramento – Winners of Assemblyman Joe Simitian’s (D-Palo Alto) “There Oughta Be a Law” Contest will be coming to Sacramento to testify on behalf of their bills. Three different winners were selected by Simitian, who introduced three bills based on their proposals. read more ...

Sacramento – Assemblyman Joe Simitian announced today that there are three winners in his “There Oughta Be A Law” contest. Simitian sponsored the contest last fall to solicit ideas for new legislation. Nearly 100 people entered the contest. The winning legislative ideas covered diverse issues including consumer rights, environmental protection and public health. read more ...