Bill to Lower Voting Age to 17 Clears First Hurdle, Gains Co-Authors and Support
ACA 8 passed the Assembly Elections Committee and gained 21 new co-authors.
SACRAMENTO—Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 8 by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), which would lower the voting age in California to 17-years-old, passed the Assembly Elections & Redistricting Committee last Wednesday.
Assemblymember Low Honors West Valley Community Services as AD 28 Nonprofit of the Year
SANTA CLARA COUNTY— Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) honored West Valley Community Services (WVCS) as Assembly District 28’s Nonprofit of the Year this week. The nonprofit organization was founded in 1973 and has served the west valley region of Santa Clara County ever since.
Election Day Holiday Approved by Committee
SACRAMENTO—Legislation authored by Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) to make Election Day a holiday in California passed the Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting by a vote of 5-2.
Assemblymember Low Introduces Legislation to Enhance Oversight of Cannabis Business Regulators
SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) introduced legislation this week to place the Bureau of Cannabis Control under the same sunset review process for legislative oversight as other state licensing bodies. Assembly Bill 545 is coauthored by Senator Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) and Assem
Assemblymember Low Introduces Legislation to Lower the Voting Age to 17
SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), introduced an amendment to the state constitution today that would lower the voting age from 18 to 17 in California.