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Women's History Month

Dear Friend,

Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and honor the incredible contributions of women, both past and present. From the classroom to the boardroom, women have made a tremendous impact on our society.

To mark this occasion, I formally announced seven women of distinction in observation of Women’s History Month. The 2023 Women of Distinction each shine as leaders and pioneers in their respective fields, including healthcare, real estate, private philanthropy, nonprofit management, and the judicial system. Their accomplishments stand as a testament to the power and importance of women in Orange County, across different industries and activities. And just as importantly, these women leaders serve as role models for the next generation of women and girls, signaling the bright future that lies ahead.

Here in our state Capitol, I am proud to report that several of my bills are moving through their respective policy committees (you can learn more about these bills below). Next month I am also looking forward to having my SB 872 heard in a policy committee.  The measure will collect data on student-teacher ratios in California’s classrooms throughout the state. 

I hope you stay tuned for more news on my work in Sacramento by following my social media @SenDaveMin on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  As always, thank you for the privilege of serving as your state Senator and your voice in state government.

In Unity,

Signature

Dave Min
Senator, 37th Senate District

 

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The 2023 Women of Distinction honorees for the 37th Senate District are (from left to right):

  • Claudia Bonilla Keller – CEO at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
  • Beth Hambelton – Senior Program and Community Outreach Liaison at MemorialCare 
  • Honorable Judge Lynne Riddle (ret.)
  • Susan Hsia Lew M.S – Director of Hsu Hwa Chao Foundation
  • Kate Wheeler – President & CEO at Crystal Cove Conservancy
  • Elizabeth Do – CEO of the "Elizabeth Do Team" (not pictured above)
  • Allyson Sonenshine – Founding Director of the Orange County Women’s Health Project (not pictured above)

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

  • SB 241 Gun Dealer Training: Passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee, getting us closer to mandatory training for all federally licensed gun dealers. While this bill will not end gun violence, it will help to reduce it, by requiring gun dealers to undergo training to prevent theft, fraud, and illegal purchases. SB 241 is proudly sponsored by Brady United Against Gun Violence.
     
  • SB 666 Small Business Junk Fees: Introduced in the Senate in partnership with the Consumer Federation of California, SB 666 cracks down on unnecessary fees burdening California's small businesses. When it comes to small businesses accessing capital from lenders and financiers, the devil is in the details and there are exorbitant, hidden fees. My bill eliminates them.
     
  • SB 493 Zero Emissions Roadmap: Passed unanimously out of the Senate Energy Committee, the bill authorizes a strategic plan for getting to zero emissions for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.  This is critical for turning the tide against climate change.

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STATE RESOURCES:

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ATTENTION Permanent Disabled Person Parking Placard Holders!

If you have had your permanent disabled person parking placard for 6 years or more, your placard will not auto-renew in 2023. A new law requires you to inform the California DMV if you still need a placard. Instead of automatically receiving a new placard in the mail, you will get a DMV letter asking if you still need the placard.

 You have three ways to let the DMV know:

  1. Scan the QR code on the letter from DMV. Submit the personalized, pre-filled form. This is the easiest and quickest way to renew.
  2.  Visit dmv.ca.gov/DPP to fill out and submit the form. Use your placard number to renew.
  3.  If you must, you can sign the letter from the DMV and mail the renewal form back.  Note, postage is not included.

If you take one of these three actions, your placard will arrive in the mail. If you do not inform the DMV that you still need a placard, you will not receive a new one! The placard expiration date is still June 30.

For more information about the new permanent disabled person parking placard requirements, visit dmv.ca.gov/DPP.

Also, did you know that you can do most DMV transactions online without having to visit a field office? Visit dmv.ca.gov to learn more!

 

TEAM MIN MENTIONS:

Capitol Public Radio: California lawmakers take aim at ‘junk fees’ for ticket sales, hotel stays and more

CalMatters: California’s Oil Profit Penalty Passes First Test

OC Register: State senator calls for resignation of OCPA chief executive amid scathing audit

San Clemente Times: New Legislation Proposes a Study to Determine How to Regulate E-Bikes

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Irvine’s Clean CA Community Day: Saturday, March 25!

To celebrate sustainability, community, and the Clean California Program, head over to Mike Ward Park in Woodbridge from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Learn more about the event by clicking here.