MAKE CALLS TO SUPPORT PROGRESSIVE
CALIFORNIA STATE BILLS - Sept 3 - 6
Participate in MVCAN’s crucially important “Call-In Week” from
Tues. Sept 3 - Fri. Sept 6!
Between now and the end of the current legislative session on September 13, State Senator Mike Maguire and Assembly Member Marc Levine will be voting on critical policies that will affect the lives of all Californians and provide a forward-looking model for the whole country.
MVCAN is joining with Indivisible Sausalito, Indivisible Marin, and Indivisible West Marin to let our two state legislators know how we want them to vote on CA priorities. During our first Call-in Week last May, all of us mobilized together and had an excellent impact. This week’s plan is part of a statewide effort with all Indivisible Chapters to support seven key bills.
This a great chance to effect real change in California. Both of Marin County representatives are progressive and generally their voting record reflects that fact. Nonetheless, calling our representatives about these timely and important bills lets them know we are paying close attention to what they do and keeps them accountable.
Coordinating our calls on the same day will have a much bigger impact, so we are asking you to call about specific bills each day.
CALL ON SEVEN KEY CALIFORNIA BILLS
Sample of Generic Call Script:
Hello, my name is (NAME) from (TOWN) and I’m a constituent of Senator or Assembly Member (NAME). I’m calling to ask Senator or Assembly Member (NAME) to support (BILL#). Can I count on Senator or Assembly Member (NAME) to vote YES on (BILL#) on the Senate or Assembly floor this week?
If you want to see more detailed information on the bills, see this toolkit.
TUESDAY, SEP 3
AB 32 - End Private Detention Centers:
Prohibits CA Dept of Corrections & Rehabilitations from entering into or renewing contracts with private, for-profit detention centers and prisons.
☎️ 760-891-2254, press 1
Ask Senator McGuire to vote YES on #AB32.
AB 857 - Public Banks:
Empowers local governments in California with the ability to invest, lend and provide banking services to the local community.
☎️ 760-891-2254, press 1
Ask Senator McGuire to vote YES on #AB857.
WEDNESDAY, SEP 4
AB 1080 / SB 54 - Ban Single Use Plastics:
These twin bills would require producers to achieve a 75% reduction in single use packaging and single-use plastic products by 2030.
☎️ 760-891-2254, press 3 to reach both representatives.
Ask Senator McGuire to vote YES on #AB1080
Ask Assemblymember Levine to vote YES on #SB54.
THURSDAY, SEP 5
SB 47 - Ballot Petition DISCLOSE Act:
Requires petitions for ballot initiatives to include disclosure statements about the top funders of the effort.
☎️ 760-891-2254, press 2
Ask Assemblymember Levine to vote YES on #SB47.
FRIDAY, SEP 6
SB 136 - Repeal Mandatory Sentence Enhancement for Prior Convictions:
Repeals one of the most common sentencing “enhancements” that adds one year for each previous prison or felony jail term. This law has failed to protect communities and has resulted in overcrowding in jails and prisons, unjustly harsh sentences, and dwindling state and local budgets.
☎️ 760-891-2254, press 2.
Ask Assemblymember Levine to vote YES on #SB136.
SB 139 - Fair Maps:
Requires counties with more than 250,000 residents to establish an independent redistricting commission, ensuring a more fair, nonpartisan system for drawing the lines of county supervisorial districts.
☎️ 760-891-2254, press 2.
Ask Assemblymember Levine to vote YES on #SB139.
WE CAN DO IT!
Please join with your fellow MVCAN members in this meaningful opportunity to make our voices heard in the California legislature. By supporting these high priority bills, we really can make a difference for all Californians!
