Assembly Public Safety Committee Chairman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) issued the following remarks at the Governor’s signing of AB 900 today at the State Capitol:  

“Today we celebrate another bi-partisan accomplishment, taking an important first step toward fixing California's broken and overcrowded prison system.” 

“This historic legislation won’t just give inmates a “bed,” it will give them "a true second chance" by providing them the rehabilitation services that they desperately need to re-enter society.” 

“This bill was crafted to prevent the early release of prisoners and stop the revolving door that the status quo represents.  That’s good for the general public, and frankly, also for inmates.  I am confident that the federal courts will appreciate the impact this legislation will have on reducing prison population in the short and long term.”

“Californians should be proud that their state legislative leaders and Governor have put their party affiliation and ideological differences aside to work together on this important issue.  This legislation represents the can-do ability of state government.  As the Chair of the Assembly Public Safety Committee, I’m proud to be a part of it.”