Assemblyman O’Donnell proposes new bill to ‘crack down’ on catalytic converter thefts
For the most part, catalytic converter thieves can net anywhere between a few hundred dollars and $1,000 for a single device.
Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell announces retirement from state Legislature
In his Tweet, O’Donnell also implied he will not run for Long Beach mayor, something that had been rumored since late 2020.
New state legislation could require hospitals provide longer notices before closing, removing emergency services
State Assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell wants to make it harder for hospitals to close down or eliminate services without providing the public with an ample amount of time to respond. His bill would require a 180-public notice.
Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell’s Pathways to College Act Passes Assembly
The bill now awaits referral to its first Senate policy committee.
Bill to Increase Funding for Vocational Education Passes Assembly Education Committee
Current funding for CTE expires this year, said O’Donnell. AB 1743 would increase annual funding for the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant program.
Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell Proposes California Classrooms Standards For Cutting-Edge Media Arts
Earlier this week, Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell introduced AB 37, which seeks to involve California’s students in creating, communicating and designing in cutting-edge fields of visual and performing arts.
Lieutenant Commander Terry Geiling Honored as Veteran of the Year by Long Beach’s O’Donnell
Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell honored Lieutenant Commander Terry Geiling as the “70th Assembly District’s 2016 Veteran of the Year,” his office announced today.
Long Beach’s Assemblymember O’Donnell Introduces Legislation Aimed at Curbing Port Congestion
This week, Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell, who represents parts of Long Beach, introduced legislation aimed to ease port congestion through a new governing body for the ports.
UPDATE: $15 Million Included in State Budget for Statewide College Promise Programs
California lawmakers passed the 2016-2017 state budget on Wednesday, including $15 million to fund statewide college promise programs modeled after the Long Beach College Promise.
O’Donnell’s Bill Aiming to Help Foster Youth Achieve Academic Success Passes Assembly
A bill written by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell’s (D-Long Beach) aiming to help foster youth reach their educational and economic goals passed the State Assembly this week, O’Donnell’s office announced.