Assemblymember Evan Low Elected to Serve as Chair; Senator Ricardo Lara Elected to Serve as Vice Chair of the CA Legislative LGBT Caucus
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California Legislative Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Caucus elected Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) to serve as Chair and Senator Ricardo Lara (D- Bell Gardens) to serve as Vice Chair.
"I am honored that my colleagues have elected me as the next LGBT Caucus Chair and I thank Assemblymember Eggman for her leadership," said Assemblymember Evan Low. "We have a historically high number of 8 members and over the past decades, we have made incredible advances in the fight for equality – from securing same-sex marriage, to increasing advocacy for and visibility of transgender rights, to strengthening our laws and protections in the areas of health care, education, and poverty alleviation. However, this past election serves as a reminder that much more work remains to be done. My colleagues and I are committed to doing everything in our power to ensure California remains a leader in advancing LGBT civil rights protections throughout our State and the nation."
Assemblymember Low Appointed Chair of Assembly Elections and Redistricting
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) issued the following statement after assuming the Chairmanship of the Assembly Elections and Redistricting Committee:
“Now, more than ever we need to ensure that we are increasing access to make voting easier for every Californian.” stated Assemblymember Low. “We will not allow anyone to bully or demagogue California or our constituents. I look forward to partnering with progressive leaders - such as Secretary of State Alex Padilla – to fight for the necessary funding and innovations to our electoral system.
Assemblymember Low Introduces Resolution Calling on Congress to Abolish the Electoral College
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) introduced AJR 1 urging Congress to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States by popular vote.
DA Rosen, Assemblyman Low and Dodd, Senator Hill, Sponsored New Law Inspired By The Brock Turner Case
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, Assemblymen Evan Low and Bill Dodd, and State Senator Jerry Hill, hailed the passage today of a state law they co-sponsored creating mandatory prison sentences for certain sexual assaults. The measure was inspired by the Brock Turner case.
Governor Signs Bill Banning California State-Funded Travel to States with New Anti-LGBT Laws
Sacramento – California Governor Jerry Brown today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1887, authored by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) and sponsored by Equality California and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. AB 1887 bans non-essential, state-funded travel by California state employees to North Carolina, Mississippi and other states that enact discriminatory laws after June, 2015. It is similar to executive orders and local ordinances already in place in New York State, Baltimore, San Francisco and elsewhere. However, it expands on these executive orders because it applies to states that enact new anti-LGBT laws in the future.
Dr. Jill Biden to Meet with Silicon Valley Leaders Regarding Free Community College, Assemblymember Evan Low to Attend
(SACRAMENTO)- Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) will attend a meeting between United States Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Silicon Valley business leaders in San Jose to discuss how employers can play a role in President Obama's America's College Promise initiative to make the first two years of community college free for responsible students.
Statement from Assemblymember Low on UC Davis Chancellor Katehi’s Resignation
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) released the following statement regarding the resignation of UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi:
Assemblymembers Calderon and Low Respond to Dell Inc.’s Decision to Lay Off Janitors
SACRAMENTO – Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon (D-Whittier) and Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) issued the following statement regarding Dell Inc.’s decision to lay off their janitors at a Santa Clara office building: