ALAMEDA COUNTY - CA â In a meeting hosted by the TriValley Democratic Club, District 16 Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan discussed her top legislation efforts for 2021.
During the March 16 meeting, Bauer-Kahan noted her priority bills would include those pertaining to wildfire prevention, mental health, gender equality, air quality, pesticides and small business paid family leave.
âI donât need to tell this room that wildfires didnât take a break for the pandemic,â she said.
Sheâs currently working with the Alameda County district attorney for Utility Accountability & Wildfire Prevention Act (AB 21). They are co-sponsoring the legislation, which will give district attorneys oversight on utility companiesâ vegetation management.