Thursday, May 17, 2012
Betsy Butler's bill that would create Veterans' Courts throughout California passes the Assembly and moves onto the state Senate.
An Assembly bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Betsy Butler (D-Los Angeles) that would create Veterans' Courts throughout California passed the Assembly on Thursday and will head to the state Senate for consideration. "Our current court and corrections system is not equipped to address the unique needs of veterans struggling because it lacks rehabilitation services and fails to address the underlying issues that specific to the traumas of military service,” Butler said in a statement. The proposed Veterans' Court would be modeled after the drug courts to assist veterans dealing with addiction, mental health issues and co-occurring disorders. The Veterans' Courts would promote sobriety, recovery and stability and would include collaboration …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Current Assemblywoman Betsy Butler has the most cash on hand, followed closely by Torie Osborn in the election for the 50th Assembly District.
With sizable donations from unions and colleagues at the state Capital, first-term state legislator Betsy Butler is boasting the biggest campaign war chest in the race for the 50th Assembly District. Butler reported having $463,687 on hand in the most recent filings with the Secretary of Sate ahead of the June 5 primary. While firefighter and labor unions, lawmakers and political action committees cut Butler big checks, she wasn’t the only candidate to rake in more than a quarter of a million dollars from January to mid-March. And, she wasn’t spending the most, either. Torie Osborn—the grassroots organizer who snagged endorsements this winter from most of the area’s local Democratic clubs—reported $429,450 and outspent Butler by $28,679 …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
The Beverly Hills Municipal League sponsors a candidate forum for 50th Assembly district candidates.
Candidates competing for a seat in the newly redrawn 50th California Assembly District met Wednesday at Beverly Hills City Hall, offering varied views on ways to mitigate traffic congestion, improve education and reduce unemployment. Betsy Butler, who currently represents the 53rd Assembly District, Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom, Torie Osborn, a community organizer, nonprofit executive and former adviser to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Brad Torgan, an attorney and the lone Republican in the race, met at a candidate forum sponsored by the Beverly Hills Municipal League. The candidates took written queries from the audience. Many of the questions revolved around improving transportation options and the economy. To improve …
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Monday, January 30, 2012
If approved by the Assembly, the California Disclose Act would require that the largest campaign donors be disclosed in TV, radio, Web and printed political ads.
Public interest groups are urging citizens to back a bill up for a vote Tuesday in the California Assembly that would require the disclosure of large donors to political ads seen by voters across the state. Under AB 1148, also known as the California Disclose Act, the three largest donors to political advertising on TV and radio as well as those in mailers and Web sites would need to be named. "This would be a huge win for democracy in California, allowing citizens to give proper weight to the different messages they hear and make informed decisions at the ballot box," said MapLight, a nonprofit that tracks the influence of money in politics, in an email message to supporters. Other organizations that have registered their support of the …
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Did you know a number of state laws that go into effect in the new year were introduced by either State Sen. Ted Lieu or Assemblywoman Betsy Butler?
From tanning beds to baby bottles, some of the new California laws that go into effect Sunday were authored by State Sen. Ted Lieu or Assemblywoman Betsy Butler—who both represent Mar Vista, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Marina del Rey and surrounding communities in their districts. Here is a roundup of new laws we'll see next year that originated locally. See accompanying document under photo for a complete list of all new California laws going into effect Sunday. (Source: state Legislative Counsel) Coming up on next on Patch—we'll have a list of the 10 most interesting new California laws.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Did you know a number of state laws that go into effect in the new year were introduced by either State Sen. Ted Lieu or Assemblywoman Betsy Butler?
From tanning beds to baby bottles, some of the new California laws that go into effect Sunday were authored by State Sen. Ted Lieu or Assemblywoman Betsy Butler—who both represent Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Marina del Rey and surrounding communities in their districts. Here is a roundup of new laws we'll see next year that originated locally. See accompanying document under photo for a complete list of all new California laws going into effect Sunday. (Source: state Legislative Counsel) Coming up on next on Patch—we'll have a list of the 10 most interesting new California laws.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Butler is "a tireless advocate for consumers and our environment, and is an exceptional legislator," California's lieutenant governor says.
California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is endorsing Assemblywoman Betsy Butler in her run for the state's new 50th Assembly District, Butler's campaign announced Tuesday morning. Butler, D-Marina del Rey, currently holds the 53rd Assembly District seat, which she won in November. The 50th Assembly District includes Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Malibu and West Hollywood. Butler “is a tireless advocate for consumers and our environment, and is an exceptional legislator,” Newsom said in a statement. “Assemblymember Butler and I have been working together to grow jobs and make California an economic leader again.” Butler also recently won the backing of Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, State Insurance Commissioner Dave …
Monday, October 10, 2011
The deadline passes for Gov. Jerry Brown to sign bills into law. Here's a list of what Assemblymember Betsy Butler, D-Marina del Rey, did (and didn't) get done this term.
You can tell a lot from a legislator's bills. They reflect a representative's priorities, and, hopefully, the priorities of his or her district. Below is a list of the bills Assemblymember Betsy Butler, D-Marina del Rey, introduced this year*. Bills signed into law: AB 1319 – Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act, signed Oct. 4. California law will now prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of baby bottles and sippy cups that contain more than 0.1 parts per billion (ppb) of BPA. AB 1319 provides children from every community access to safe, non-toxic baby products and significantly decreases their exposure to a chemical that has been linked to a host of health problems, including early puberty, breast and prostate cancer, infertility…
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Assembymember Betsy Butler, D-Marina del Rey, authored the Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act that prohibits BPAs in baby products.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill authored by Assemblywoman Betsy Butler, D-Marina del Rey, that bans a toxic chemical from baby products. The Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act prohibits the toxic chemical Bisphenol-A in baby products. More specifically, baby bottles and sippy cups that have a BPA level of more than 0.1 parts per billion will be banned from being manufactured, sold and distributed in California. Ten other states, as well as China and the European Union, have similar prohibitions. The ban will go into effect on July 1, 2013. In an interview with Patch last week, Butler noted the rise in levels of autism, cancer and other diseases, saying, "I can't imagine it doesn't have to do with the amount of plastics in our life and…
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Assembymember Betsy Butler, authored the Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act that prohibits BPAs in baby products.
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill authored by Assemblywoman Betsy Butler, D-Marina del Rey, that bans a toxic chemical from baby products. The Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act prohibits the toxic chemical Bisphenol-A in baby products. More specifically, baby bottles and sippy cups that have a BPA level of more than 0.1 parts per billion will be banned from being manufactured, sold and distributed in California. Ten other states, as well as China and the European Union, have similar prohibitions. The ban will go into effect on July 1, 2013. In an interview with Patch last week, Butler noted the rise in levels of autism, cancer and other diseases, saying, "I can't imagine it doesn't have to do with the amount of plastics in our life and…
Erik Stoer
7:36 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
I agree with Kent. If we expect equal treatment under the law, we shouldn't start monkeying around with different courts dependent on your profession. Erik Freeport, Florida more ›