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Pat's Perspective: April 2018

April 18, 2018
In this Issue: Preventing Gun Violence | Addressing the Opioid Epidemic | Prescription Drug Take Back Day | Podcast | Small Business Update | South Orange County Wastewater Authority | Civic Involvement Opportunities | Upcoming Events | 36th District Highlights

Senate Republican Leader Bates' Statement on Barbara Bush's Passing

April 17, 2018
Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) has released the following statement on the passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush: “I am heartbroken to learn of Barbara Bush's passing as she displayed an unwavering love for America. She vigorously championed the cause of family...

Senate Republican Leader Bates' Opioid Education Bill Earns Bipartisan Support

April 16, 2018
SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate Bill 1109 , authored by Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates ( R-Laguna Niguel ) passed out of the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee with bipartisan support. SB 1109 would educate the public, especially those who are involved with youth,...

Senate Public Safety Committee Blocks Bill to Address Fentanyl Drug Trafficking

April 10, 2018
SACRAMENTO – The Senate Public Safety Committee today refused to pass Senate Bill 1103 by Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates ( R-Laguna Niguel ) that would enhance criminal penalties for illegal distributors of fentanyl, which has been linked to numerous deaths in California in recent years. “...

San Diego Union-Tribune: Letters: Proposition 13

April 10, 2018
Re “ Less a Prop. 13 fix than a pension bailout ” (April 9). The editorial board is right in calling to correct an outdated interpretation of property “change of ownership” concerning commercial property and Prop. 13. I authored Senate Bill 259 in 2016 that would have ended abuses involving the...

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