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Welcome to my website. It is continuously updated so that you can stay informed about my activities as the representative for the 76th Assembly District.
I am proud to represent the people of San Diego in the State Assembly. It is an honor and a privilege to have this opportunity to serve my community and the people of this great state.
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What's New
Dismayed by Court’s Decision to Uphold Ban on Same Sex Marriage
(Sacramento) - Following the release of the California Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold Proposition 8, the ban same sex marriage, several members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus held a news conference at the state capitol to express sadness and anger over the decision. Assemblymember Lori Saldaña (D-San Diego) said she was extremely disappointed that the court chose to allow the discriminatory law to remain in place. Here’s more in this Assembly Access video.
A Day of Contrasts
(Sacramento) – On the same day a Latina was nominated to be on the U.S. Supreme Court by President Barack Obama the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, the ban on same sex marriage. State Assemblymember Lori Saldaña (D-San Diego) drew a contrast between the two events, saying she’s very proud a Latina has made it to the highest reaches of the judicial system but equally saddened by the state high court’s ruling that denies equality to so many people. Here’s more in this Assembly Access video.
Asm. Democrats Outline Tax Day Reality Check
(Sacramento) – Assembly Democrats, led by Assemblymembers Noreen Evans (D-Santa Rosa), John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles), Lori Saldaña (D-San Diego) and Juan Arambula (D-Fresno), provided a reality check for Californians bombarded with state budget related fiction from the “Tea Party” anti-tax protest at the state capitol. To showcase their point the Assemblymembers unveiled a 150 foot scroll listing more than $26-billion in state budget cuts made since 2003 and to show that even more severe cuts to schools and other basic programs would be required without the new revenues that were part of the 2009-2010 budget agreement. Here’s more in this Assembly Web Report.
Assembly Member Saldaña Assumes Duties in Assembly leadership
Assembly Member Lori Saldaña was sworn into her new role as Assembly Speaker pro Tempore in a ceremony in the Capitol on December 1st.
Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, the first African-American woman to lead a state legislative body, appointed Saldaña to preside over the daily operations of the Assembly Floor.
“As Speaker pro Tem, Assemblymember Lori Saldaña will not only preside over Assembly sessions, one of the toughest jobs in the house, she will be an invaluable part of the policy deliberations as we work to meet the many challenges facing California,” Speaker Bass said.
“I know our colleagues are looking forward to Speaker pro Tem Saldaña continuing to display the same steady hand, fair treatment and good humor she did while serving as Assistant Speaker pro Tem.”
Saldaña, a Democrat, promised an even-handed approach to running the Assembly floor often polarized by strong party divisions and deep ideological differences.
“To my colleagues, I pledge to run this house efficiently, fairly and in the best interests of the people of California,” she said.
“I look forward to a very challenging, but also a very successful year.”
Saldaña said she is confident that the newly-elected class of legislators from both parties will provide an opportunity for a fresh approach to dealing with the state’s fiscal challenges and the consequences of economic downturn.
“With the severe economic situation affecting their daily lives, Californians are expecting a pragmatic approach to governing,” Saldaña said. “My hope is that we can all cooperate to solve the real-world problems faced by our constituents.”
Assemblymembers to leadership posts for the 2009-2010 regular legislative session:
- Speaker pro Tempore - Assemblymember Lori Saldaña (D-San Diego)
- Majority Floor Leader - Assemblymember Alberto Torrico (D-South Gate)
- Assistant Majority Floor Leader - Assemblymember Paul Krekorian (D-Burbank)
- Majority Whip - Assemblymember Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco)
- Assistant Majority Whip - Assemblymember Isadore Hall (D-Compton)
- Democratic Caucus Chair - Assemblymember John Pérez (D-Los Angeles)
- Rules Committee Chair - Assemblymember Ted Lieu (D-Torrance)
Assembly Democrats Already Preparing for Another Tough Budget Year
- Assemblymember Lori Saldaña says its time to begin working on next year's budget now.
- Assemblymember Lori Saldaña says the two thirds budget vote requirement is the main reason this year’s budget was so late.
- Assemblymember Noreen Evans says the state’s tax system needs to be modernized.
- Assemblymember Noreen Evans says there’s no time to waste to begin working on next year’s budget.
- Assemblymember Noreen Evans says any real budget reform must include an elimination of the two-thirds budget vote requirement.
- Assemblymember Noreen Evans says its possible voters will get a chance to eliminate the two-thirds budget vote next year.
- Assemblymember Kevin de León says preparing for next year’s budget needs to begin immediately.
- Assemblymember Kevin de León says it’s time for the two-thirds budget vote requirement to go.
Speaker Bass and Assistant Speaker Pro Tem Saldaña on Budget Compromise
- Speaker Bass on the Budget Compromise 1
- Speaker Bass on the Budget Compromise 2
- Speaker Bass on the Budget Compromise 3
- Speaker Bass on the Budget Compromise 4
- Speaker Bass on the Budget Compromise 5
- Assistant Speaker Pro Tem Saldana on the Budget Compromise 1
- Assistant Speaker Pro Tem Saldana on the Budget Compromise 2
Saldaña part of new Assembly leadership
SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña (D-San Diego) will assume her responsibilities today as an officer in the leadership of newly-elected California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles). Bass is the first African-American woman in the nation to lead a legislative body.
