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Assemblyman Mark Leno Hails CA Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality
SACRAMENTO, CA— Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) made the following statement regarding the California Supreme Court's decision allowing same sex couples to marry in California:
“Today’s ruling is a supreme affirmation of the sanctity of the love that two people share with one another without regard to their gender, and a victory for all Californians who believe that people should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams on equal footing."
The Leno Report - Spring 2008
Leno's Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Flies off Assembly Floor, Lands Next in Senate
AB 1943 will protect passengers who have been stranded on a runway for three or more hours by requiring the airlines to treat them humanely
SACRAMENTO, CA—Assemblyman Mark Leno’s AB 1943, The California Airline Passenger Bill of Rights, which would protect passengers from lengthy delays on the tarmac without basic necessities such as clean water, food, access to clean bathrooms, lights and fresh air, passed off the Assembly Floor today by bi-partisan a vote of 54 to 16.
Leno's Senior Housing Rent Control Measure Approved by Human Services Committee
AB 2598 will allow local governments to protect seniors from the threat of losing their homes.
SACRAMENTO, CA— Assemblyman Mark Leno’s bill to safeguard seniors on fixed incomes from unaffordable rental rate increases at residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) passed the Assembly Human Services Committee on Tuesday by a vote of 5 to 2.
Leno Applauds Judge's Ruling to Stop Planned Spray in Santa Cruz County
Leno’s AB 2760 requires a comprehensive environmental review be completed before pesticides can be sprayed on urban areas
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) praised Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Paul Burdick’s ruling today to stop aerial spraying to control the light brown apple moth in Santa Cruz County before an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is completed.
Leno, Ammiano & EQCA Shepherd "Harvey Milk Day" through State Legislature
Day of commemoration in honor of slain civil rights hero passes Assembly Education Committee 7-3 today and moves to the Assembly Floor
SACRAMENTO, CA —Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) teamed up with San Francisco Supervisor Tom Ammiano and Community College student Lance Chih today in favor of a bill, sponsored by Equality California (EQCA), formally recognizing the legacy of civil rights pioneer, Harvey Milk.
Assemblyman Mark Leno Launches 'Carbon Footprint' Public Information Campaign
Do you know how to reduce your carbon footprint?
SAN FRANCISCO, CA— Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) announced today that he has launched a public information campaign designed to help citizens combat global warming in their daily lives by providing tips and advice on how to cut back on activities that contribute harmful carbon emissions to the atmosphere.
Visit Assemblyman Mark Leno's Global Warming Site
Leno, Goodwill Industries and Cole Hardware Celebrate 'Earth Day' by Sponsoring E-Waste Recycling Drop Off Events Across S.F.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA— In honor of Earth Day 2008, Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) is teaming up with Goodwill Industries, Cole Hardware and the S.F. Department of Environment to sponsor and promote e-waste recycling events across the City to help inform the public on how to dispose of e-waste properly.
Leno's Apple Moth Spraying Bill Gets Critical Support from SF Board of Supes & Key Assembly Committee
AB 2760 will provide the public with critical information on the safety of pesticides before they can be sprayed on urban areas
SACRAMENTO, CA — The San Francisco Supervisors took much needed action today opposing the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s eradication proposal of the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) and passed a resolution supporting Assemblyman Mark Leno’s measure, AB 2760, which would require that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be completed before a pesticide can be sprayed in an urban area.
Leno Introduces California Clean Water Act with Grading System for Polluting Sewer Pipes
AB 2986 would boost public information provisions of state clean water laws and help prevent sewage spills like those in Southern Marin County
MILL VALLEY, CA – Following recent sewage discharges in Bay Area waters, Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) was joined by Friends of the Earth and San Francisco Baykeeper today to announce that he has introduced Assembly Bill 2986, The Clean Water Act of 2008, which will require the state to issue every sewage treatment plant in California a report card that shines a light on waste water collection systems that are polluting our waters.
Related Story and Video: Proposed bill for sewage report cards
Assemblymember Mark Leno Celebrates Valentine's Day Week and Hope for Marriage Equality
Sacramento - In this week’s Democratic weekly radio address, Assemblyman Mark Leno explains why all Californians should support marriage equality during the week we celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Lessons from the Cosco Busan
In the weeks since 58,000 gallons of toxic bunker fuel from the Cosco Busan spilled into San Francisco Bay, each of us has been reminded of the Bay's central importance to our region's wildlife, economy, fishing fleet, tourism industry, and human health, and its place in the hearts of the people of Northern California.
California lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation requiring airlines to provide passengers with food, water, lights, air and working toilets when they're stuck on airport tarmacs for long periods of time....
