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Assemblymember Catherine Stefani Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on License Plate Obstruction Devices

Thursday, April 17, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco) introduced legislation to strengthen enforcement against illegal license plate covers that help drivers evade tolls, escape traffic enforcement, and avoid accountability for criminal activity. Assembly Bill 1085 closes loopholes in existing law by explicitly banning tinted, shaded, and flipper-style plate covers and imposes steep...

Assemblymember Catherine Stefani Introduces Offshore Wind Bill to Fund Local Community Participation

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco) is leading the charge on clean energy with AB 1417, a bold bill to ensure offshore wind development benefits the communities most impacted. By creating a statewide fund at the California Energy Commission, the bill empowers local communities and tribes to actively shape California’s clean energy future—driving environmental...

Assemblymember Catherine Stefani and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins introduce Restitution First Act to prioritize victims of crime and ensure they are paid first

Through their partnership, Assemblymember Stefani and DA Jenkins work to ensure victims remain at the front and center of our criminal justice system.

Friday, February 21, 2025

San Francisco, CA – Today, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani introduced AB 1213, the Restitution First Act, to prioritize restitution payments to victims of crime ahead of any other orders, judgments, liens or other debt owed by a person convicted of a crime associated with their conviction. Consistent with Marsy’s Rights guaranteed by the State of California’s Constitution, the Restitution First...

Assemblymember Stefani introduces groundbreaking California Gun Industry Procurement Bill; ensures taxpayer dollars will go to responsible Gun Dealers

The first-in-the-nation legislation, sponsored by Brady, would ensure taxpayer dollars to purchase firearms, ammunition, and related accessories for law enforcement do not go toward gun industry players with histories of serious violations

Monday, February 10, 2025

SACRAMENTO, C.A., February 10, 2025 — California State Assembly Member Catherine Stefani (District 19, San Francisco) introduced groundbreaking state-wide legislation (AB458) that would require a comprehensive vetting process for members of the gun industry seeking to supply state law enforcement agencies. The bill ensures potential vendors are vetted for compliance with state and federal...

Catherine Stefani Sworn in as Assemblymember for District 19

Monday, December 2, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA – Catherine Stefani was sworn in today as the Assemblymember for District 19 in the State Capitol. Representing the western neighborhoods of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County, Stefani is focused on public safety, affordable housing, and economic resilience.

"Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever...