Latest News in the 75th District

Bill Expands Options for Families, Places Children in Homes Faster

Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher announced today that his legislation to make the adoption process easier has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.

The change in law streamlines the adoption process by clarifying timelines for court hearings involving the termination of parental rights and voluntarily allows birth parents in agency adoptions to finalize adoptions faster by allowing them to waive their legal right to revoke relinquishment, the period of time after a child has been placed with adoptive parents when birth parents are allowed to change their minds.

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Bill mandates reform, improves public safety and saves taxpayers money

Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher today announced that his legislation to bring needed reform to the San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) program has been signed by Governor Jerry Brown. The bill will improve government efficiency and transparency and will save taxpayers money.

The measure dissolves SAFE and charges San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the region’s transportation agency, with operating and maintaining San Diego’s call box system. It mandates that the SAFE board give SANDAG sufficient funds from its reserves to operate the call boxes. The remaining money in SAFE’s reserves – approximately $8 million – will be redistributed to cities and the county to pay for transportation and motorist aid based on each city’s population.

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(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher (I-San Diego) joined with a bi-partisan, super-majority of lawmakers in the State Assembly in approving the Middle Class Scholarship Act (www.MiddleClassScholarship.com). Authored by Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, the Middle Class Scholarship Act will eliminate a tax loophole in California law which allows out-of-state corporations to pay less in taxes than businesses based in California. The approximately $1-billion saved by closing this loophole will be used to fund the Middle Class Scholarships, which will cut student fees by two-thirds for UC and CSU students whose families earn less than $150,000 per year and provide $150-million to the state’s community colleges." Assemblymember Fletcher said he’s voting for the Middle Class Scholarship Act because it will benefit California companies, thereby improving the state’s economy and California’s middle class families who are struggling to afford a higher education. Here’s more from Assemblymember Fletcher.

SACRAMENTO – In case you missed it, Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher (I-San Diego) were featured in a KUSI San Diego piece on the Middle Class Scholarship Act. Assemblymember Fletcher announced his support for the bill while meeting with the Speaker, college students and business leaders at the Qualcomm headquarters in San Diego on Friday.

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(San Diego) - Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) has announced new support for the Middle Class Scholarship Act (www.MiddleClassScholarship.com), legislation he introduced in February to address the crisis in higher education affordability for California's students and families. Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher (I-San Diego), representatives from the business community and students joined the Speaker in supporting the Middle Class Scholarship Act. "The Middle Class Scholarship Act will close a corporate tax loophole that hurts California's businesses and costs the state jobs, will cut student fees by two-thirds at UC and CSU, and will make our community colleges more affordable as well, helping ensure that all California's students have the chance to make the most of their potential," said Speaker Pérez. Here's more in this Assembly Access video.

Speaker and Assemblyman Fletcher Joined by Qualcomm Executives and Biocom Representatives, Students in Support of Tax Fairness and Affordable Higher Education

SAN DIEGO - Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) announced new support for the Middle Class Scholarship Act today, legislation he introduced in February to address the crisis in higher education affordability for California's students and families. He was joined by Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher (I-San Diego) who announced his support for the Middle Class Scholarship Act, and by representatives from the business community and students who will benefit from the Speaker's Legislation.

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Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher today issued the following statement in support of the Homeowners Bill of Rights, legislation to protect the rights of homeowners and establish a fair and consistent process for homeowners in danger of foreclosure:

"Times are tough and many homeowners are struggling to stay in their homes. Today, I voted in support of the Homeowners Bill of Rights which will help thousands of Californians avoid foreclosure. This legislation ensures proper protections exist and a fair process is put in place to minimize the number of foreclosures," said Nathan Fletcher.

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Poway resident recognized for coordinating efforts to help veterans

Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, I-San Diego, today announced that he named Poway resident Gary Rossio Veteran of the Year for the 75th Assembly District.

"As a combat marine veteran, I know first-hand the critical importance of providing needed services to those who have honorably served our country," said Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher. "With local leadership, coordinated community-based responses can help ensure all veterans live with the dignity and respect they deserve. I am pleased to honor Gary for his commitment to San Diego's veteran community."

Rossio has been an advocate for San Diego veterans, leading an initiative to facilitate veteran affairs services to the North County, South Bay and Imperial County.

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Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, I-San Diego, today announced that three key measures to reform California laws and bring needed transparency and regulatory relief to taxpayers were passed by the Senate in policy committees yesterday.

The measures bring needed transparency to the San Diego freeway call box program, make California adoptions easier, faster and more affordable for people seeking to adopt and ensures the proper implementation of Chelsea's Law, a one-strike provision for sexual predators who target children.

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Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, I-San Diego, today announced two key measures to bring needed reform, transparency and regulatory relief to California taxpayers received unanimous support on the Assembly floor.

The measures bring needed reform to the San Diego freeway call box program and make California adoptions easier, faster and more affordable for people seeking to adopt.

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