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March was an exceptionally busy month in the District and our Capitol office.

State and local elected officials, law enforcement, and community leaders came together to celebrate the first 100 days of Prop 36.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that his Senate Bill 398 which criminalizes, among other things, the offer of a chance to win a lottery or similar prize-drawing contest to register to vote, was approved by the Senate Elections and Constructional Amendments Committee by a unanimous and bipartisan vote of 5-0.

The state’s auditor issued a review of the city of Anaheim’s lease with the Los Angeles Angels for Angel Stadium, criticizing a lack of access for inspections and its revenue-sharing terms, which compare unfavorably to other stadiums in the state.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the California Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement in response to findings released this morning from the California State Auditor regarding the City of Anaheim’s lease agreement with the Angels ownership.

A pair of powerful California lawmakers is teaming up to pass legislation that would require device manufacturers to ascertain the age of users, with the goal of providing kids with age-appropriate online experiences. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Tom Umberg (D) and Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair Buffy Wicks (D) announced Tuesday that they will work together to advance the Digital Age Assurance Act. 

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that earlier today his measure to implement treatment courts as demanded by California’s Proposition 36 passed its first key hurdle.