SACRAMENTO—Youth services and resources are the subject of three bills introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D–San Bernardino). His legislation aims to address foster youth needs, the undercounting of indigenous students, and proactive strategies to prevent opioid overdoses at schools.
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) issued the following statement after release of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 proposed state budget:
California celebrates 2025 Veterans Day with more than joyful and proud parades
Veterans and families can save up to $20,000 on state taxes starting with 2025 returns
Assemblymember Ramos championed the tax relief over several years and effort now pays off for military retirees
SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed significant legislation by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) to prevent suicides by identifying new safety measures on the state’s bridges and overpasses. Two other Ramos bills approved by the governor will benefit his district in the city and county of San Bernardino.
SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed three important Native American bills on California Native American Day and proclaimed California Native American Day. One would strengthen high school students’ rights to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies and limit school authorities’ ability to restrict those rights. Another would require the California State University (CSU) system to identify available lands in CSU possession while consulting with Native American tribes that may use them to rebury Native remains returned to the tribes.
SACRAMENTO—A measure to require the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in consultation with the Department of Public Health (CDPH) to identify best practices that may be used as countermeasures to deter suicide attempts on bridges and overpasses was sent to the governor today by the Assembly on an overwhelming supportive bipartisan vote. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the bill, AB 440.
SACRAMENTO—Native American students and families will determine what constitutes traditional regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance instead of school officials for purposes of adornments at graduation ceremonies if the governor signs a measure approved on a 73-0 vote today by the Assembly and now headed to the governor.
SACRAMENTO—Senate Appropriations today approved two bills by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) that would help federally recognized tribes with limited or no gaming resources through grants from gaming tribes and a bill that would require Caltrans and the Office of Suicide Prevention to identify cost effective strategies to reduce suicide attempts on state bridges and roadways. Committee members approved both bills unanimously.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — More than 1,500 students in San Bernardino received backpacks filled with essential school supplies during a giveaway event on Friday, August 1, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino). The event, coordinated by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), supports Pre-K through 12th-grade students across the 45th Assembly District and eases financial stress for local families as the school year begins.
