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November 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Kepler’s Named 11th Senate District Small Business of the Year

Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Simitian Honored for “Exposing the Secret” of Breast Cancer Detection

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Simitian To Hold Telephone Town Hall and “Exit Interview”

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Simitian and Gordon To Host “Education Update”

Monday, November 05, 2012
Simitian Honored Wednesday as Early Learning Champion

October 2012

Monday, October 01, 2012
Governor Signs Simitian Bill To Streamline School Construction

September 2012

Friday, September 28, 2012
Governor Green Lights Simitian’s Red-Light Camera Reforms

Friday, September 28, 2012
Simitian Drug “Recycling” Bill Signed by Governor

Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Simitian Bill To Protect “Renters in Foreclosure” Signed By Governor

Monday, September 24, 2012
“Check the Box, Fund the Fight:” Simitian Bill to Boost Cancer Research Signed by Governor

Saturday, September 22, 2012
Simitian Breast Cancer Detection Bill Signed by Governor

August 2012

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Simitian Drug “Recycling” Bill Heads to the Governor

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Simitian Breast Cancer Detection Bill (Are You Dense?) Passes Legislature

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
“Check the Box, Fund the Fight:” Simitian Bill To Boost Breast Cancer Research Heads to Governor

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Simitian to Hold ‘Are You Dense?’ Public Forum on Breast Cancer Awareness and Detection

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Simitian Bill To Strengthen Hands-Free and No Texting Laws Heads to the Governor

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Simitian to Hold ‘Sidewalk Office Hours’ at Local Farmers’ Markets

Monday, August 27, 2012
Legislature Passes Simitian Bill To Curb Red-Light Camera Abuses

Thursday, August 23, 2012
Legislature Passes Simitian Bill To Protect “Renters in Foreclosure”

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
As School Starts, CA Launches Its First New Grade Level in More Than a Century

Monday, August 06, 2012
Are You Dense? That’s the Question on August 8th, “Are You Dense? Day”

June 2012

Friday, June 01, 2012
Senate Passes Simitian Bill To Protect Coastal Areas

May 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012
Senate Passes Simitian Bill To Curb Red-Light Camera Abuses

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Senate Passes Simitian Legislation To Protect “Renters in Foreclosure”

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Senate Passes Simitian Breast Cancer Detection Bill Unanimously

Friday, May 25, 2012
Seniors Honor Simitian for Financial Abuse Protections

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Budget Subcommittee To Vote Wednesday on Plan To Keep State Parks Open

Thursday, May 17, 2012
State Senate Unanimously Passes Simitian Drug Redistribution Bill

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Simitian Invites Constituents to Santa Cruz Ice Cream Social and Open House

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Simitian Holds May 22 Celebration to Honor Monique Kane, Woman of the Year

Monday, May 14, 2012
Senate Passes Simitian Bill To Strengthen Hands-Free and No Texting Laws

Thursday, May 10, 2012
Simitian Named Legislator of the Year by the California Junior League

Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Senators Simitian and Evans Unveil Plan To Keep State Parks Open

Monday, May 07, 2012
Media Call 11 a.m. Tuesday: Senators Simitian and Evans To Unveil Proposal To Keep State Parks Open

April 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012
Media Call Monday: In a Deadly Year for Journalists, Simitian Honors ‘World Press Freedom Day’

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Simitian to Read to Fourth-Graders at Walter Hays School

Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Monique Kane Named 11th Senate District Woman of the Year

March 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Bolstered by Research Findings, Simitian Reintroduces Breast Cancer Detection Bill

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Media Call Wednesday Morning: Simitian To Reintroduce Breast Cancer Detection Bill

Thursday, March 22, 2012
What’s a Typical Day for a State Senator? Simitian to Speak to Palo Alto High School Students Friday

Friday, March 16, 2012
Simitian Named ‘Education Advocate of the Year’ for Kindergarten Law

Thursday, March 08, 2012
High-Speed Rail Hearing To Give Public a ‘Sneak Preview’ of New Directions on Rail Plan

Monday, March 05, 2012
Research Confirms Effectiveness of California’s Distracted Driving Laws

February 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012
Simitian Introduces Drug Redistribution Bill To Reduce Waste, Improve Health

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Simitian Praises Attorney General’s Enforcement of Online Privacy Law for Mobile Apps

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Simitian To Unveil Prescription Drug Redistribution Bill: Says It’s “Just the Right Medicine”

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Simitian Recognized for Making a Difference for Youth

Monday, February 13, 2012
Simitian Legislation Creates Largest Coastal No-Discharge Zone in the Nation

January 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Simitian Announces Availability of Senate Fellowships

Monday, January 23, 2012
Simitian To Hold “Education Update” on K-12 Challenges

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Simitian to be Named the Power Association of Northern California’s ‘Person of the Year’

Friday, January 06, 2012
Simitian To Be Honored as Community Media Champion

December 2011

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Simitian Bills Become Law on January 1

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
First-in-the-Nation ‘Robotripping’ Law Takes Effect January 1

Thursday, December 08, 2011
Simitian Honors Capitola Book Café as Small Business of the Year

Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Simitian To Be Honored as “Solar Hero”

November 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011
Simitian Honors Office of Privacy Protection

Friday, November 04, 2011
California Reading Association Names Simitian ‘Policymaker of the Year’

October 2011

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Simitian Extends “There Oughta Be A Law” Contest Deadline

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Breast Cancer Detection Bill Vetoed

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Simitian Legislation Preserves Funding for Child Abuse Prevention and Endangered Species

Friday, October 07, 2011
“Red-Light Camera” Reforms Vetoed by Governor

Thursday, October 06, 2011
Simitian Bill to Expand Small Business Loan Program Becomes Law

Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Governor Signs Simitian Bill Streamlining Environmental Review

Monday, October 03, 2011
Simitian Bill to Boost Kids’ Health Insurance Signed by Governor

September 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011
Elder Protections Made Permanent

Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Simitian Announces Fall Town Hall Dates

Thursday, September 22, 2011
For the Last Time, There Oughta Be a Law

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Simitian Bill to Spur Investment in California Bonds Signed by Governor

Thursday, September 15, 2011
Bill Streamlining Environmental Review Process Heads to Governor

Monday, September 12, 2011
Breast Cancer Detection Bill Passes Legislature

Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Governor Vetoes Simitian’s Hands Free Legislation

Thursday, September 01, 2011
“Red Light Camera” Reforms Headed To Governor

Thursday, September 01, 2011
Simitian Bill To Boost Kids’ Health Insurance Sent To Governor For Approval

August 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Simitian Bill To Curb DXM “Robotripping” Signed Into Law By Governor

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Simitian’s Consumer Privacy Bill Signed Into Law

Monday, August 29, 2011
Simitian Applauds Peer Review Group’s Statement On High Speed Rail

Friday, August 19, 2011
Simitian’s Consumer Privacy Protection Bill Passed By Legislature, Goes to Governor For Approval

Thursday, August 18, 2011
Simitian Bill To Curb DXM “Robotripping” Goes To Governor For Approval

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Simitian Welcomes Caltrain Statement on High Speed Rail

Monday, August 15, 2011
Legislature Passes Simitian Bill To Strengthen Hands-Free And Texting Laws

Friday, August 05, 2011
Los Altos Artist Steve Curtiss Named 11th Senate District Artist of the Year

July 2011

Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Library Privacy Protections Signed Into Law By Governor

Friday, July 08, 2011
Simitian Bill To Expand Access To Small Claims Court Signed By Governor

Friday, July 08, 2011
Simitian Announces More ‘Sidewalk Office Hours’

Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Library Privacy Protections Go To Governor For Approval

June 2011

Monday, June 27, 2011
Simitian Bill To Expand Access To Small Claims Court Sent To Governor For Approval

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Simitian Honored As A “Clean Power Champion” For 2011

Thursday, June 16, 2011
Simitian Sets Press Conference To Stress Importance of Breast Cancer Detection Bill

Friday, June 03, 2011
Simitian Bill To Boost Kids’ Health Insurance Passes Senate

Thursday, June 02, 2011
Simitian Bill To Curb Public Employee “Pension Spiking” Passes Senate

Thursday, June 02, 2011
Breast Cancer Detection Bill Passes Senate

May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Senate Passes Simitian Bill to Expand Access to Small Claims Court

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Simitian Bill to Curb DXM “Robotripping” Receives Senate Support

Friday, May 20, 2011
Simitian To Hold “Education Update” For 11th Senate District

Monday, May 16, 2011
Senate Approves Measure To Protect Motorists From “Red Light Camera” Abuses

Monday, May 16, 2011
Simitian Invites Constituents To Santa Cruz Ice Cream Social And Open House

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Green California Lauds Simitian as ‘Environmental Champion’

April 2011

Monday, April 25, 2011
Senate Passes Simitian Bill To Strengthen Hands-Free And Texting Laws

Friday, April 15, 2011
Eshoo, Simitian, Gordon team up for high-speed rail announcement Monday

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Simitian’s Consumer Privacy Protection Bill Passed By Senate

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Simitian’s 33% Renewable Energy Bill Signed by Governor Brown

Monday, April 11, 2011
Simitian To Attend Signing Ceremony For 33% Renewables Bill

March 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Simitian’s 33% Renewable Energy Bill Clears Legislature

Monday, March 21, 2011
Simitian Announces 11th District Woman of the Year

Thursday, March 03, 2011
Simitian Announces ‘Oughta Be a Law’ Winners

February 2011

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Senate Passes Renewables Bill

Monday, February 07, 2011
Simitian’s “Education Update” Focuses on State Budget

Friday, February 04, 2011
Simitian Notes Application Deadline for Senate Fellows Program

January 2011

Thursday, January 27, 2011
Simitian Introduces Bill To Boost Kids’ Health Insurance

Monday, January 24, 2011
Simitian to Hold “Education Update”

Thursday, January 20, 2011
Simitian Introduces Consumer Privacy Protection Bill

December 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Malicious E-personation Protection Effective January 1

Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Consumer Rights Group Gives Simitian 100% Score

Monday, December 06, 2010
Simitian Reintroduces 33% Renewable Energy Bill

Thursday, December 02, 2010
School Boards Name Simitian Education “Legislator of the Year”

November 2010

Monday, November 01, 2010
Reception to honor Palo Alto teachers for Kindergarten Readiness Act

October 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Simitian to Hold Town Hall Meetings in Willow Glen, Campbell, Cupertino

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Governor Vetoes High-Speed Rail Accountability Measures

Friday, October 01, 2010
Simitian’s Kindergarten Readiness Act Signed by Governor

September 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Simitian Bill to Streamline Environmental Process Signed Into Law

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Simitian FasTrak Privacy Bill Signed by Governor

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Simitian Bill Makes Malicious E-Personation a Crime

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Simitian Launches 10th Annual “There Oughta Be a Law” Contest

Thursday, September 02, 2010
Simitian Bill to Streamline Environmental Process Passes Legislature

Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Kindergarten Readiness Act Passes Legislature

August 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Bill To Curb Public Employee ‘Pension Spiking’ Passes Legislature

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
FasTrak Privacy Bill Passes Legislature

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Simitian Welcomes EPA’s ‘No Discharge’ Ruling for Ships

Friday, August 20, 2010
Legislature Acknowledges Mistreatment of Italian Americans

Friday, August 20, 2010
Simitian Bill to Boost Kids’ Health Insurance Passes Legislature

Thursday, August 19, 2010
Consumer Privacy Protection Bill Passes Legislature

Thursday, August 12, 2010
Simitian Bill to Outlaw E-personation Passes Legislature

Thursday, August 05, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Hearing on Scientists’ Report on Delta Ecosystem Water Needs

July 2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Simitian to Present Books Inc. with “Small Business of the Year” Award

Friday, July 16, 2010
Citizens’ Polling Place Proposal Becomes Law

Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Simitian Bill Streamlines Environmental Process, Preserves Essential Protections

June 2010

Thursday, June 24, 2010
33% RENEWABLE ENERGY BILL PASSES FIRST HURDLE

Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Simitian Bill to Boost Kids’ Health Insurance Passes Senate

Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Senate Passes Simitian Bill to Outlaw Online Impersonation

Monday, June 07, 2010
FasTrak Privacy Bill Passes State Senate

Friday, June 04, 2010
Simitian Bill to Ban Carpool Fees Passes Senate

Thursday, June 03, 2010
Senate Passes Simitian Bill to Strengthen Hands-Free and Texting Law

Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Kindergarten Readiness Bill Passes State Senate

Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Pension Reform Bill to Curb “Pension Spiking” Clears State Senate

Tuesday, June 01, 2010
“Red Light Camera” Reform Bill Passes Senate

May 2010

Friday, May 28, 2010
Simitian Bills Aim to Protect Drivers’ Rights: Tolls, Privacy and Due Process at Issue

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Simitian to Hold ‘Sidewalk Office Hours’ at Local Farmers’ Markets

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Books Inc. Named 11th Senate District Small Business of the Year

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Simitian Invites Constituents to Santa Cruz Open House and Ice Cream Social

April 2010

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Judy Chirco to be Honored at San Jose Celebration

Friday, April 16, 2010
Consumer Privacy Protection Bill Passed by State Senate

Thursday, April 15, 2010
Simitian Receives Crime Fighter Award

Monday, April 12, 2010
Simitian Introduces Kindergarten Readiness Bill

Monday, April 05, 2010
Community Groups To Host Back-To-Back Screenings Of Local Documentary $100 A Day

March 2010

Monday, March 29, 2010
Senator Simitian Announces 2009-10 “Oughta Be A Law” Contest Winners

Thursday, March 11, 2010
“Pension Spiking” Bill Aims To Curb Abuse

Tuesday, March 09, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Report Card To Evaluate Drug “Sharps” Manufacturers Released

Monday, March 08, 2010
San Jose Vice Mayor Judy Chirco Named 11th Senate District Woman of the Year

Thursday, March 04, 2010
Simitian Reintroduces 33% Renewable Energy Bill

February 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010
National MS Society Names Simitian Legislator of the Year

Monday, February 22, 2010
Simitian Legislation To Strengthen Hands-Free/Texting Laws

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Highway Deaths and Crashes Drop in First Year of Hands-Free Cell Phone Law

Monday, February 01, 2010
Simitian Honored With Distinguished Leadership Award

January 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: Education Update Meeting with State Senator Joe Simitian

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY: State Senate Informational Hearing on High-Speed Rail

Friday, January 15, 2010
Consumer Rights Groups Give Simitian 100% Score

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Simitian to Host Informational Hearing on High-Speed Rail

Friday, January 08, 2010
Governor Signs Simitian School Accountability Bill

Thursday, January 07, 2010
Simitian to Hold “Education Update”—Focus on Governor’s Budget Proposal and “Race to the Top”

December 2009

Friday, December 18, 2009
Simitian Bill to Boost School Accountability Heads to Governor’s Desk

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Simitian Receives Top Marks From Environmental and Senior Groups

November 2009

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Simitian Delta Protection and Water Supply Bill Signed by Governor

Thursday, November 05, 2009
Senate Hearing Scheduled to Discuss Safety Concerns of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Simitian Delta/Water Bill Approved By Legislature, Goes To Governor For Signature

October 2009

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Reminder To Drivers To Keep “Wipers On, Lights On” In Storm

Monday, October 12, 2009
Governor Signs ‘Sharps’ Disposal Bill To Keep Californians From Getting ‘Stuck’

Sunday, October 11, 2009
Steinberg, Simitian Comment on Governor’s Veto of Renewable Standard Bill

Sunday, October 11, 2009
Governor Vetoes Simitian’s Privacy Protection Upgrade

Sunday, October 11, 2009
Governor Signs Simitian’s Education Data Bill, Ensuring Access to Federal Funds

Friday, October 09, 2009
Steinberg & Simitian Call for Continued Talks on an Enforceable Renewable Portfolio Standard

Monday, October 05, 2009
Simitian to Hold Town Hall Meetings in Campbell and Willow Glen

September 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Media Advisory: Simitian to Participate in D.C. Summit on Distracted Driving

Monday, September 28, 2009
Media Advisory: Simitian to Meet with U.S. Department of Education Officials in D.C.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Simitian Launches Ninth Annual “There Oughta Be A Law” Contest

Monday, September 14, 2009
Environmentalists and Utilities Call on Governor to Sign 33% Renewable Energy Bills

Monday, September 14, 2009
Media Advisory: Simitian to Hold Conference Call on Renewable Energy Bill

Saturday, September 12, 2009
33% Renewable Energy Bill Approved by Legislature, on its way to Governor

Friday, September 11, 2009
School Education Data Bill Ensures Access to Federal Funds, Increases Education Accountability

Thursday, September 10, 2009
Simitian Aims to Keep Californians From Getting “Stuck”: Bill on ‘Sharps’ Disposal Heads to Governor

Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Privacy Protection Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Simitian to Hold Town Hall Meetings in Cupertino, Redwood City, and Palo Alto

August 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009
Country’s largest public utility supports Simitian renewable energy bill

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours in Willow Glen, Campbell

Thursday, August 06, 2009
Governor Signs Move Over Slow Down Bill

July 2009

Thursday, July 23, 2009
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours in Los Altos and San Carlos

June 2009

Monday, June 29, 2009
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours in Redwood City and Menlo Park

Monday, June 15, 2009
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours in Palo Alto

Monday, June 08, 2009
Campbell-based Painter Sonya Paz Named 11th Senate District Artist of the Year

Friday, June 05, 2009
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours in Campbell, Cupertino, and Willow Glen

Thursday, June 04, 2009
League of Women Voters Hosts Showing of New Documentary Film, $100 A Day

Monday, June 01, 2009
Simitian to Hold “Education Update”—Focus on Governor’s May Revise Budget

May 2009

Monday, May 18, 2009
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours in Cupertino, Campbell, and Willow Glen

Monday, May 11, 2009
Simitian Invites Constituents to Santa Cruz Open House and Ice Cream Social

Friday, May 08, 2009
California State PTA Honors Simitian At Annual Convention

Monday, May 04, 2009
Simitian To Hold Senate’s First Online Town Hall

April 2009

Thursday, April 30, 2009
“Oughta Be A Law” Bills Pass First Hurdle

Monday, April 27, 2009
Senate Strengthens Consumer Privacy Protection

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Senate Passes Santa Cruz County Open Space Plan

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto, 11th Senate District Woman of the Year, to be Honored at Cupertino Reception

Thursday, April 09, 2009
Hicklebee’s Named 11th Senate District Small Business of the Year

March 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Senate Approves 33% Renewable Energy Bill

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Simitian Announces “Oughta Be A Law” Contest Winners

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto Named 11th Senate District Woman of the Year

January 2009

Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Simitian to Hold “Education Update” - Focus on Governor’s Budget Proposal

Thursday, January 15, 2009
Simitian to Chair Key Environment Committees

December 2008

Tuesday, December 23, 2008
New Year to Bring Protections for Victims of Sexual Abuse, Veterans & Seniors

Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Simitian Pushes Renewable Energy Use: Legislation Would Require 33% by 2020

October 2008

Monday, October 06, 2008
Simitian Launches Eighth Annual “There Oughta Be A Law” Contest

Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Legislation Outlaws “Skimming” - Privacy Protection Signed Into Law

Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian Legislation Outlawing Deceptive Sweepstakes Practices

September 2008

Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Delta Emergency Plan Signed Into Law - California’s “Katrina” Only A Matter Of Time

Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Help Returning Vets

Monday, September 29, 2008
Simitian Bill Is “The Necessary Next Step To Improve Our Public Schools”

Monday, September 29, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian Oil Spill Prevention Legislation

Monday, September 29, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian “Green Chemistry” Bill

Sunday, September 28, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian Bill To Protect Childhood Victims of Sexual Abuse

Saturday, September 27, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian Bill To Expand Small Business Loan Program

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian Bill To Prohibit Text Messaging While Driving

Monday, September 22, 2008
Simitian Invites Constituents to Town Hall Meetings

August 2008

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hour

July 2008

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Trees Vs. Solar Issue Put To Rest In The Capitol

Thursday, July 03, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian Child Care Legislation:  Affordable Child Care For San Mateo County Gets New

Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Governor Signs Simitian Bill To Toughen Identity Theft Prosecution

June 2008

Monday, June 09, 2008
Simitian To Hold Mid-Peninsula Sidewalk Office Hours

May 2008

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Linden Tree Named 11th Senate District Small Business Of The Year

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Simitian To Hold “Education Update” Meeting - Focus On Governor’s May Revise Budget

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
PPIC Research Shows Hands-Free Law A Lifesaver

Thursday, May 08, 2008
Students, Parents Deliver Simitian Over 15,000 Letters Opposing Cuts To Education Budget

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Simitian Invites Constituents to Santa Cruz Open House and Ice Cream Social

April 2008

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Senate Approves “Trees Vs. Solar” Legislation 38-0

Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Legislation Targeting Cruise Ship Crime and Pollution Passes First Test

Thursday, April 03, 2008
Simitian’s Child Care Subsidy Pilot Bill Passes Senate Education Committee

March 2008

Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Simitian Announces “Oughta Be A Law” Contest Winners

Monday, March 10, 2008
Simitian Bill Tackles Cruise Ship Crime, Pollution

Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Jeannette Watson Of Campbell Named 11th Senate District Woman Of The Year

February 2008

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Planned Parenthood Rates Simitian 100%

Friday, February 01, 2008
Simitian to Hold “Education Update” in Santa Cruz -Focus on Governor’s Budget & “Year of Education”

Friday, February 01, 2008
Simitian Bill Toughens Identity Theft Prosecution

January 2008

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Senate Strengthens California Privacy Protection Measure

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Senate Approves Simitian Bill to Teach Climate Change

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
‘What’s in it?’ Senate Thinks Californians Have a Right to Know

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Privacy Protection for RFID Documents Approved

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Simitian Proposes Bill to Teach Climate Change; Senate Vote Set for Wednesday

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Simitian to Hold “Education Updates”—Focus on Governor’s Budget and “Year of Education”

Tuesday, January 08, 2008
State Senator Simitian’s Response To State Of The State Address

October 2007

Monday, October 15, 2007
Governor Signs Simitian Tax Check-Off Bill to Continue Funding for Endangered Species Programs

Friday, October 12, 2007
Simitian Bill to Ban ‘Tagging’ of Humans Signed into Law—“RFID” at Issue

Friday, October 12, 2007
Drug “Take-Back” Plan Signed by Governor; Environmental and “Pharming” Issues Addressed

Friday, October 12, 2007
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Streamline School Construction

Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Simitian Invites Constituents to Town Hall in Santa Cruz

September 2007

Monday, September 24, 2007
Simitian Launches Seventh Annual “There Oughta Be A Law” Contest

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Simitian Invites Constituents to Town Hall Meetings

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor to Sign Teen Cell Phone Bill

Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Drug “Take-Back” Plan Headed To Governor; Environmental and “Pharming” Issues Addressed

Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Californians Against Waste Name Simitian 2007 “Legislator of the Year”

August 2007

Thursday, August 30, 2007
Simitian Bill to Ban ‘Tagging’ Humans Closer to Becoming Law - “RFID” at Issue

Monday, August 27, 2007
Teen Cell Phone Ban While Driving Passes State Assembly

Thursday, August 23, 2007
ACLU Honors Simitian for Privacy Protection Legislation

Monday, August 20, 2007
County Superintendents of Schools Name Senator Simitian “Legislator of the Year”

Thursday, August 16, 2007
Consumer Rights Group Rates Simitian 100%

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours in Redwood City and Campbell

Tuesday, August 07, 2007
State Senator Simitian Names 11th Senate District Artist of the Year

July 2007

Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Simitian Takes a Hike

June 2007

Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Simitian to Hold Public Forum on ‘California Healthy Pets Act’

Friday, June 08, 2007
War in Iraq: California Responds (Special to the Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Monday, June 04, 2007
Senate Approves State Review And Approval For LNG Facilities

Monday, June 04, 2007
Simitian to Hold Mid-Peninsula Sidewalk Office Hours

May 2007

Thursday, May 31, 2007
Senate Passes Drug Disposal Plan - Not A Vote To Spare

Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours

Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Simitian Invites Constituents to Santa Cruz Open House and Ice Cream Social

Friday, May 18, 2007
Simitian Applauds Decision to Reject LNG Facility; Calls for Legislature to Adopt Review Criteria

Thursday, May 17, 2007
Senate Votes Increase in State’s Renewable Energy Use: 33% by 2020

Tuesday, May 15, 2007
$366 Million for Low-Wealth Schools Missing in Governor’s ‘May Revise’

Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Bookshop Santa Cruz Named 11th Senate District Small Business of the Year

April 2007

Thursday, April 26, 2007
State Senate Passes Simitian Bill To Prohibit Teens’ Use Of Cell Phones While Driving

Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Simitian Bills to Protect Public Privacy and Student Safety Pass Senate - “RFID” Documents at Issue

Monday, April 09, 2007
Senate Democrats Announce Legislation to Protect the Delta and Ensure Its Long-Term Survival

Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Senator Simitian Announces Winners of 2007 “There Oughta Be A Law” Contest

March 2007

Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Students and Low-Wealth School Districts Name Senator Simitian “Legislator Of The Year”

Monday, March 05, 2007
Linda Williams of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Named 11th Senate District Woman of the Year

February 2007

Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Simitian Appointed to Key Posts: Privacy, Education, Environmental Roles Enhanced

Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Simitian Receives Public Policy Award at World’s Largest Information Security Conference

January 2007

Monday, January 29, 2007
Simitian Will Hold “Education Update” Meetings to Discuss Governor’s Proposed Budget

Monday, January 22, 2007
Senator Simitian to Go ‘Back to School’ in Redwood City and Los Altos

Monday, January 08, 2007
State Senator Simitian’s Response to State of the State Address

Sunday, January 07, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: State Senator Simitian to Respond to Governor’s State of the State Address

December 2006

Friday, December 29, 2006
“Move Over, Slow Down” Bill Aims to Save Lives on Highway

Thursday, December 28, 2006
New Year Will See New Protections for Seniors

November 2006

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Environmental Groups Give Simitian 100% Score

October 2006

Thursday, October 12, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: State to Hold Hearing in San Jose on Charter Schools

Sunday, October 01, 2006
Governor Vetoes RFID Privacy Measure; Simitian Calls Veto a “Missed Opportunity”

September 2006

Saturday, September 30, 2006
Creative Philanthropy and Change in State Law Allows Gifts of Cash-saving Kilowatts

Friday, September 29, 2006
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Outlaw “Pretexting,” Prohibit Purchase and Sale of Phone Records

Wednesday, September 27, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: State to Hold Hearing in Los Altos Hills on Chemical Policy in California

Monday, September 25, 2006
Simitian Invites Constituents to Redwood City Town Hall

Thursday, September 21, 2006
Governor Signs Lifesaving “Move Over, Slow Down” Bill

Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Simitian Launches Sixth Annual “There Oughta Be A Law” Contest

Thursday, September 14, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor to Sign Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill

Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Simitian Invites Constituents to Town Hall Meetings

Tuesday, September 05, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor to Sign Elder Abuse Bill in Palo Alto

August 2006

Thursday, August 31, 2006
Coastal Protection Measure Sent to Governor—Toughest Standards in the Nation

Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Senior Groups Urge Governor to Sign Bill to Curb Elder Financial Abuse

July 2006

Wednesday, July 26, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate to Consider Charter Schools in California

Monday, July 24, 2006
Simitian to Hold Annual Sidewalk Office Hours

June 2006

Monday, June 26, 2006
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Environmental Quality Committee to Hold Hearing on Impacts of Chemical Use

May 2006

Friday, May 26, 2006
Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Passes State Senate

Friday, May 26, 2006
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Regulate “Fish Farming” Along the California Coast

Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Kepler’s Named 11th Senate District Small Business of the Year

Thursday, May 18, 2006
Simitian Invites Constituents to Santa Cruz Open House and Ice Cream Social

Thursday, May 11, 2006
California Set to Regulate “Fish Farming” Along The Coast; Toughest Standards in the Nation

Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Simitian’s Santa Cruz “Education Update” Cancelled; Bond Vote Forces Rescheduling

April 2006

Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Simitian Will Hold “Education Update” Meetings Before Governor Releases May Revise Budget

Thursday, April 20, 2006
Multiracial Coalition Launches Initiative to Recognize the Changing Face of Race and Diversity

Wednesday, April 19, 2006
PAULA UCCELLI, 11TH SENATE DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE YEAR, TO BE HONORED AT REDWOOD CITY RECEPTION

March 2006

Thursday, March 30, 2006
National Organization of Women (NOW) Names Simitian Legislator of the Year

Monday, March 27, 2006
Senate Committee Approves Repaying State Debt to Schools

Monday, March 20, 2006
Environmental Groups Give Simitian 100% Score

Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Paula Uccelli Named Woman of the Year

February 2006

Monday, February 27, 2006
Simitian Announces “There Oughta Be A Law” Contest Winners and Pushes Vetoed “Oughta” Bill

Friday, February 24, 2006
Senate Environmental Quality Committee to Hold Hearing on Environmental Impacts of Governor’s Bonds

Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Simitian Pushes Bi-Partisan Effort to Equalize School Funding

Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Simitian to Present at World’s Largest Information Security Conference

January 2006

Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Simitian Announces State Government Fellowship Programs

Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Simitian Will Hold “Education Update” Meeting

Thursday, January 19, 2006
Consumer Group Rates Simitian 100%

November 2005

Thursday, November 17, 2005
Simitian Scores 100% with Seniors

Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Simitian to Chair Senate Environmental Quality Committee

Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Ocean Conservancy Director Appears on Simitian’s Capitol Focus

October 2005

Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Expand Access to Justice

Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Governor Signs Two Out of Three “Oughta” Bills; Contest Under Way

Friday, October 07, 2005
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Protect California’s Coast

September 2005

Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Highlight School Spending Disparities

Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Governor Signs Simitian Bill Allowing San Mateo County to Serve Emotionally Disturbed Young People

Friday, September 23, 2005
Simitian Launches Fifth Annual “There Oughta Be a Law” Contest

Thursday, September 22, 2005
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Allow Public Pension Systems Access to Highly Profitable Funds

Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Simitian to Hold Sidewalk Office Hours

Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Simitian Invites Constituents to Town Hall

August 2005

Monday, August 29, 2005
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Protect Elders Against Financial Abuse

July 2005

Thursday, July 28, 2005
Bell’s Books Named Small Business of the Year on the Eve of Their 70th Anniversary

Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Bill to Protect Elders Against Financial Abuse is Closer to Becoming Law

June 2005

Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Simitian to Hold Annual Sidewalk Office Hours

Wednesday, June 01, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: News Conference About Elder Abuse Protections

May 2005

Thursday, May 26, 2005
Elder Abuse Protections Pass in State Senate

Monday, May 23, 2005
Santa Clara County Traffic Relief Measure Advances in State Senate

Thursday, May 19, 2005
Frans Lanting, Santa Cruz-Based Nature Photographer, Named Artist of the Year

Wednesday, May 11, 2005
“Move Over-Slow Down” Measure is a Lifesaver; Advances in State Senate

April 2005

Thursday, April 28, 2005
Sen. Simitian Will Meet With Stakeholders at Education Update Meeting Before “May Revise”

Thursday, April 14, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conference on SB 687 - School Accountability Report Cards

Friday, April 08, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Briefing on Senate Bill 682 - Identity Information Protection Act of 2005

March 2005

Thursday, March 31, 2005
“There Oughta Be a Law” Contest Winners Announced - Three Will Be Heard by Senate Next Week

Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Betsy McCarty Named Woman of the Year

October 2004

Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Simitian Announces Education Update Meeting

September 2004

Thursday, September 30, 2004
Gov. Signs Two Elder Abuse Bills; Vetoes Third

Friday, September 24, 2004
Governor Signs Landmark Cruise Ship Bills

Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Governor Sign “Oughta Be a Law” Bill; Fourth Annual Contest Begins Today

Friday, September 17, 2004
Simitian Invites Constituents to Town Hall

Friday, September 03, 2004
Simitian Sidewalk Office Hours Come to Redwood City

August 2004

Thursday, August 26, 2004
Legislator Questions UC Admissions Policy

Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Simitian to Discuss UC Policy Denying Students Admission Following Budget Compromise

June 2004

Friday, June 18, 2004
Simitian Announces Weekend Office Hours

May 2004

Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Assembly Budget Committe Restores Higher Ed Funding

Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Simitian Holds Press Availability to Discuss Governor’s New Compact With UC and CSU

Monday, May 10, 2004
Simitian Announces Education Update Meeting

April 2004

Thursday, April 29, 2004
Retiring State Librarian Kevin Starr Honored

Friday, April 16, 2004
Simitian Scores 100% With Conservationists

March 2004

Friday, March 19, 2004
Simitian Bill Aims To End ‘Robotripping’

Friday, March 05, 2004
Loretta Green Named Woman of the Year

February 2004

Friday, February 20, 2004
Simitan Announces Elder Abuse Omnibus Bill

Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Simitian Bill to Help Underfunded Schools

Tuesday, February 10, 2004
San Jose Middle School to Host Education Town Hall

Monday, February 09, 2004
San Mateo County Schools Support Simitian Bill

Sunday, February 01, 2004
“There Oughta Be a Law” Contest Winners Selected

January 2004

Friday, January 30, 2004
Simitian Antifreeze Law Goes Nationwide, Bill in Congress Based on California Model

Monday, January 26, 2004
Simitian Announces Education Update Meeting

Thursday, January 22, 2004
Commonwealth Club Welcomes Simitian

Monday, January 19, 2004
Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Back on Assembly Floor

Friday, January 16, 2004
Simitian Announces Education Update Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2004
Libraries Name Simitian Legislator Of The Year

Friday, January 09, 2004
Basic Aid Schools Dodge Bullet

Thursday, January 08, 2004
State Board Grants Algebra Waiver

Tuesday, January 06, 2004
Schwarzenegger Chief of Staff Up Next On Capitol Focus

Tuesday, January 06, 2004
Simitian to Solve Santa Cruz Algebra Problem

Monday, January 05, 2004
Simitian Education Bills Bring New Funds to Schools

December 2003

Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Simitian Environmental Protection Package Now In Effect

Monday, December 29, 2003
Parents Take Heed as New Year’s Eve Approaches: New Law Targets Teen Drinking and Driving

Monday, December 29, 2003
“Basic Aid” School Funding Under State Scrutiny Again

Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Simitian Antifreeze Law Goes into Effect

Friday, December 12, 2003
Simitian to Highlight Issues of Aging

Monday, December 08, 2003
Simitian Announces State Government Fellowship Programs

Monday, December 01, 2003
Legislature to Tackle Elder Abuse; Hearings Scheduled

November 2003

Monday, November 10, 2003
Simitian Named One of “Scientific American’s 50”

Friday, November 07, 2003
Ravenswood School District Education Forum to Be Held

Friday, November 07, 2003
Simitian Announces Weekend Visits

October 2003

Thursday, October 23, 2003
Simitian Scores 100% with Seniors

Thursday, October 16, 2003
Simitian Bill a Winner for Ravenswood School District and Special Education Students

Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Simitian Online Privacy Bill Becomes Law

Monday, October 13, 2003
Governor Signs Forest Protection Legislation: Final Bill in Four Bill Environmental Package

Friday, October 10, 2003
There Oughta Be a Law Op Ed

Friday, October 10, 2003
Education Advocates Invited to Meet with Simitian to Share Legislative Ideas

Friday, October 10, 2003
Gov. Signs San Mateo County Child Care Pilot Program

Friday, October 03, 2003
Simitian Announces Sidewalk Offices Hours for San Carlos and Palo Alto

Friday, October 03, 2003
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Get California Kids Learning in the Great Outdoors

Wednesday, October 01, 2003
Governor Signs Pair of “Oughta Be a Law” Bills Third Annual Contest Begins Today

September 2003

Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Simitian Clears School Path for Disabled Kids

Saturday, September 27, 2003
Simitian Announces Los Altos Sidewalk Office Hours

Friday, September 26, 2003
Simitian Opens His Doors

Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Governor Signs Simitian’s Cruise Ship Pollution Bill

Friday, September 19, 2003
Simitian Receives First-Ever Enviro Award

Monday, September 15, 2003
Simitian Announces Weekend Visits

Thursday, September 04, 2003
Simitian Bill Aims to Put Kids Out to Sea

August 2003

Friday, August 29, 2003
Simitian Bill to Get California Kids Learning in the Great Outdoors

Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Simitian, Nakano, Laird Call for Passage of Bills to Stop Cruise Ship Pollution

Monday, August 18, 2003
Tired of Covering the Recall? Come Watch Three Assemblymembers Battle Cruise Ship Pollution

Friday, August 15, 2003
Simitian Announces Weekend Visits

July 2003

Wednesday, July 30, 2003
Budget Close Offers $50 Million in Equalization Funds for Low-Funded School Districts

Thursday, July 03, 2003
Simitian Announces Weekend Visits

Thursday, July 03, 2003
Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill to be Heard in Senate Transportation Committee

May 2003

Thursday, May 29, 2003
Simitian Announces Weekend Visits

Thursday, May 29, 2003
Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Passes Out of Assembly

Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill to be Heard on Assembly Floor

Tuesday, May 20, 2003
Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Headed for Key Vote

Monday, May 19, 2003
Senator Speier and Assemblymember Simitian Honored with Junior League Legislator of the Year Awards

Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Governor Withdraws Basic Aid Take-away

Friday, May 09, 2003
Education Update Meetings Announced

Thursday, May 08, 2003
Simitian Senior Housing Bill Passes Out of Committee

Monday, May 05, 2003
Internet privacy bill drafted by UC Berkeley law students to be considered on Tuesday

Monday, May 05, 2003
California Law to Protect Whistleblowers, Others Online

Monday, May 05, 2003
Simitian Announces Sidewalk Office Hours In Los Altos

Thursday, May 01, 2003
Simitian Seeks to Limit Cruise Ship Dumping

April 2003

Monday, April 28, 2003
California Cyber Cop Act Advances

Tuesday, April 22, 2003
Assembly Subcommittee Rejects Governor’s Proposed Cuts to Basic Aid School Districts

Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Simitian To Hold Sidewalk Office Hours

Thursday, April 10, 2003
State Declares Library Week - April 6 Through 12

Wednesday, April 09, 2003
Simitian Bill to Expand Child Care Opportunities Clears First Hurdle

March 2003

Friday, March 28, 2003
Woman of the Year Celebration

Thursday, March 27, 2003
Senator Jackie Speier Featured on Capitol Focus

Thursday, March 20, 2003
Pat Briggs Named Woman of the Year

Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Legislators Announce Forestry Reform Package

Monday, March 17, 2003
Three Winners Announced for “There Oughta Be a Law” Contest

Thursday, March 06, 2003
Simitian Earns Educators’ Triple Crown

Monday, March 03, 2003
Third Time’s a Charm for Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill

February 2003

Friday, February 28, 2003
Press Advisory: Simitian to Hold Press Conference on Hands-free Cell Phone Bill (AB 45)

Monday, February 24, 2003
Peninsula Students Rally in Sacramento

Wednesday, February 19, 2003
Update from Joe Simitian for The Pilot: The Guide to the Redwood Shores Neighborhood

Wednesday, February 19, 2003
Simitian Urges Governor to Drop Basic Aid Proposal; 32 Assemblymembers Concur

January 2003

Thursday, January 09, 2003
Education Update – Funding Challenges Loom

Wednesday, January 08, 2003
Simitian Comments On Governor Davis’ State Of The State Address

December 2002

Friday, December 20, 2002
A Christmas Present from Caltrans: State Authorizes Tree Project on El Camino

Monday, December 16, 2002
Budget Crisis Looms - Education Takes Multi-Billion Dollar Hit - Statewide Hearing in Silicon Valley

November 2002

Thursday, November 07, 2002
Governor Signs Simitian Education Package to Provide Relief to Local School Districts

October 2002

Friday, October 25, 2002
State School Boards Name Simitian Outstanding Legislator of the Year

Tuesday, October 08, 2002
Education Advocates Invited to Meet with Simitian to Share Legislative Ideas

Monday, October 07, 2002
Simitian Visits Oak Elementary School in Los Altos

Tuesday, October 01, 2002
Press Advisory: Simitian Is Guest Storyteller at the Palo Alto Children’s Library

September 2002

Monday, September 30, 2002
Simitian Bill to Control Dangerous Weapons Signed by Governor

Friday, September 27, 2002
Bill Signing Ceremony for Simitian’s “There Oughta be a Law” Contest Winners

Wednesday, September 25, 2002
Simitian Bill Provides for Continuity of Government after an Act of War or Terrorist Attack

Monday, September 23, 2002
Simitian Holds Open House at District Office

Tuesday, September 17, 2002
Simitian Bill to Combat Elder Abuse Signed by Governor

Monday, September 09, 2002
Simitian Announces “There Oughta Be a Law” Contest

Friday, September 06, 2002
Simitian Bill Allowing Community Volunteer Ballot Designation Signed into Law by Governor

Thursday, September 05, 2002
Simitian Consumer Privacy Package Advances to Governor

August 2002

Monday, August 26, 2002
Simitian Bill Tackling Pesticide Use by State Signed into Law

Monday, August 12, 2002
Simitian Bill to Speed Up Congressional Elections after a Catastrophic Event Signed by Governor

Monday, August 12, 2002
Simitian Bill Allowing Community Volunteer Ballot Designation Passes Legislature

Wednesday, August 07, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in San Carlos

Wednesday, August 07, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Palo Alto

July 2002

Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Redwood City

Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Los Altos

Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Simitian Bill to Protect Educational Rights of “Court-Orphaned Minors” Signed by Governor

Thursday, July 11, 2002
Simitian Bill to Provide Electronic Access to Pap Smear Results Signed by Governor

Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in San Carlos

Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Palo Alto and East Palo Alto

Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Downtown Menlo Park

June 2002

Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Simitian Bill to Improve Access to Pap Smear Results Heads to the Governor for Signature

Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Simitian and Gibson Hold Sidewalk Office Hours in Redwood City

Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Los Altos

Wednesday, June 05, 2002
Simitian Joins Board of the American Leadership Forum – Silicon Valley

May 2002

Friday, May 31, 2002
Online Privacy Protection Squeaks through Assembly

Wednesday, May 29, 2002
Simitian Bill to Improve Mental Health Services Passes Off Assembly Floor

Tuesday, May 28, 2002
Simitian Bill Tackles Pesticide Use by State

Friday, May 24, 2002
Simitian Bill to Restore Local Property Taxes Moves to Assembly Floor

Wednesday, May 08, 2002
Simitian Gift Certificate Bill Approved by Committee Contest Proposal Designed to Protect Consumers

Tuesday, May 07, 2002
Simitian and State Honor Palo Alto Teacher

Monday, May 06, 2002
Bill to Protect Privacy of Web Surfers to be Heard Tomorrow in Assembly Committee

Friday, May 03, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Redwood City with the Redwood City Education Foundation

April 2002

Monday, April 29, 2002
Education Advocates Meet with Simitian to Tackle State Budget

Thursday, April 25, 2002
Simitian Bill to Protect Educational Rights of “Court-Orphaned Minors” Approved by Senate Committee

Wednesday, April 24, 2002
Simitian Bill to Expand Child Care Opportunities to be Heard in Assembly Committee

Monday, April 22, 2002
Simitian Antifreeze Poisoning Bill to be Heard in Committee; Contest Proposal Designed to Save Lives

Friday, April 19, 2002
Simitian Bill to “Sunshine” State Data Collection and Sharing Practices Passed by Cmte.

Thursday, April 18, 2002
Press Advisory: Winners of Simitian’s “There Oughta be a Law” Contest to Testify

Thursday, April 18, 2002
Simitian Bill to Aid Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Signed into Law

Friday, April 05, 2002
Simitian Named “High-Tech Legislator of the Year” by the American Electronics Assoc.

Wednesday, April 03, 2002
Simitian Holds Reception Honoring Elected Women

Monday, April 01, 2002
Joanne McNabb, Director of the CA Office of Privacy Protection Featured on Capitol Focus

March 2002

Wednesday, March 13, 2002
Simitian Names Judy Hannemann “Woman of the Year”

Monday, March 11, 2002
Simitian Chosen as “Legislator of the Year” by University of California Alumni Assoc.

Wednesday, March 06, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in San Carlos; Perfect Weather “Guaranteed”

Wednesday, March 06, 2002
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Palo Alto; Perfect Weather “Guaranteed”

Wednesday, March 06, 2002
Simitian Announces Winners to “There Oughta be a Law” Contest

Friday, March 01, 2002
Assembleywoman Daucher Featured on Capitol Focus

February 2002

Thursday, February 28, 2002
Two High School Students Experience a Day in the Life of Assemblyman Simitian

Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Simitian Encourages Students to Apply for New Cal Grant Scholarships before March 2 Deadline

Friday, February 15, 2002
Assembly Select Committee on Privacy to Conduct Hearing: Privacy in an Online Age

Thursday, February 14, 2002
Assemblyman Tom Calderon Featured on Capitol Focus

Tuesday, February 05, 2002
Simitian to Propose Online Privacy Protection: Convenes Industry and Consumer Groups

January 2002

Wednesday, January 30, 2002
Simitian Bill Aids Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District

Thursday, January 24, 2002
Simitian Announces State Government Fellowship Programs

Thursday, January 17, 2002
Simitian Bill to Restore Local Property Taxes Passes First Hurdle

Friday, January 11, 2002
AB 911 – Hands Free Cell Phone Legislation to be Reconsidered by Assembly Transportation Cmte.

December 2001

Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Environmental Lobbyist Shannon Eddy Featured on Simitian’s Capitol Focus

November 2001

Friday, November 02, 2001
Assembly Select Committee on Privacy Meets to Discuss Financial Privacy

Thursday, November 01, 2001
California Highway Patrol Commissioner D.O. “Spike” Helmick Featured on Capitol Focus

October 2001

Monday, October 29, 2001
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in San Carlos

Friday, October 26, 2001
Simitian and Gibson Host Town Hall Brunch

Thursday, October 25, 2001
Simitian High Tech High School Bill Signed by Governor

Monday, October 22, 2001
Open Space and Coastal Bluffs Preservation to be Funded

Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Simitian Participates in “Teach for America Week”

Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Simitian Serves as “Principal for a Day”

Wednesday, October 10, 2001
Simitian to Speak with Child Care Leaders

Tuesday, October 09, 2001
Simitian E-Health Bill Becomes Law

Tuesday, October 09, 2001
New Law Makes It Easier to Recycle Household Hazardous Waste

Tuesday, October 09, 2001
Governor Signs Simitian Bill to Combat High Tech Crime

Friday, October 05, 2001
PUC President Loretta Lynch is Featured Guest on Assemblyman Joe Simitian’s Capitol Focus

Tuesday, October 02, 2001
Stanford Community Plan and General Use Permit Win Prestigious Planning Award

September 2001

Friday, September 28, 2001
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Redwood City

Thursday, September 27, 2001
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Half Moon Bay

Monday, September 17, 2001
Simitian High Tech High School Bill Clears State Legislature

Friday, September 14, 2001
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Los Altos

Friday, September 14, 2001
Simitian Bill Combats High Tech Crime

Thursday, September 13, 2001
Simitian Reflects on his First Year in Sacramento

Thursday, September 13, 2001
Simitian Bill Fights Elder Abuse

Wednesday, September 12, 2001
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Palo Alto

Wednesday, September 12, 2001
Simitian E-Health Bill Clears State Legislature

Wednesday, September 05, 2001
Simitian Announces “There Oughta be a Law” Contest

August 2001

Friday, August 31, 2001
Simitian Initiates Capitol Focus Television Show

Thursday, August 30, 2001
Simitian Bill Makes It Easier to Recycle Household Hazardous Waste

Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Simitian Holds Sidewalk Office Hours in Menlo Park

Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Simitian Bill to Streamline School Construction

Tuesday, August 28, 2001
High-Tech High Schools Opinion Piece

Wednesday, August 22, 2001
Simitian Holds First Open House at District Office

July 2001

Thursday, July 26, 2001
Governor Approves Simitian Proposal for Clara-Mateo Homeless Women’s Center

Wednesday, July 25, 2001
$40 Million for Low-Funded School Districts Approved by the Legislature

Tuesday, July 24, 2001
Simitian Champions Funding for Children’s Theatre Improvements

Tuesday, July 03, 2001
Cell Phone Safety is Common Sense

Tuesday, July 03, 2001
Simitian Champions Funds for Coastal Bluffs Protection

June 2001

Monday, June 04, 2001
Simitian to Serve on California’s Investment Advisory Commission

May 2001

Thursday, May 24, 2001
Simitian to Chair Assembly Select Committee on Privacy

Thursday, May 24, 2001
Simitian Pushes Wireless Safety Week

Tuesday, May 08, 2001
Public Hearing on Redistricting

Tuesday, May 08, 2001
“Governor’s May Revision 2001” to be Televised and Available on Webcast

April 2001

Wednesday, April 18, 2001
Simitian Leads Child Care Effort for Foster Children

March 2001

Monday, March 12, 2001
Angel Batt Receives State Assembly’s Woman of the Year Award

February 2001

Wednesday, February 14, 2001
Simitian Announces State Government Fellowship Programs

Tuesday, February 06, 2001
Assembly Subcommittee on the Regional Impact of Electrical Deregulation Holds Public Hearing

January 2001

Friday, January 26, 2001
Simitian to Serve on Transportation, Utilities & Commerce, Budget and Appropriations Committees

Wednesday, January 17, 2001
Simitian to Chair Assembly Education Finance Committee