Summer Update – Senator Monique Limón

This year Team Limón received the Governor’s signature on 12 bills. From protecting our communities from the dangerous impacts of abandoned and idled oil wells, to ensuring women are paid fairly for their work, to expanding educational opportunities for California kids, to expanding access to mental health services and streamlining access to child care, we represented SD-19 well in Sacramento.

Climate Package Bill Signing

Legislation I authored to protect communities from the impacts of pollution were highlighted at a signing ceremony with Governor Newsom and other leaders in the Legislature. Authored bills signed included:

SB 1137 (Gonzalez & Limón): Establishes a setback distance of 3,200 feet between any new oil well and homes, schools, parks or businesses open to the public. Ensures comprehensive pollution controls for existing oil wells within 3,200 feet of these facilities.

SB 1295: Allows the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) to collect more funding for remediating deserted wells.

SB 1230: Simplifies and streamlines the process of applying for, receiving, and using state incentives for ZEVs, including allowing for their use at the point-of-sale to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income consumers.

I was honored to present $8 million to the City of Guadalupe for the restoration of the Historic Royal Theatre & the construction of the Escalante Meadows housing development. This funding is critical in advancing the economic development for our community.

Goleta Lemon Festival

I had a blast judging the pie eating contest at the Goleta Lemon Festival in September sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The Lemon Festival is definitely one of my favorite events of the year… but maybe I am biased. #conLimon




Alzheimer’s Walk



It was my pleasure to join the 2022 West Ventura County Walk to #ENDALZ last month. As the granddaughter of someone impacted by Alzheimer’s I have made it a priority to champion Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness to bring needed resources to our communities who need it most.


South Coast Legislative Summit



I recently gave a legislative update to our nonprofits, business leaders, and local organizations alongside Congressman Carbajal and Supervisor Das Williams this month.

Check out these articles regarding legislation I authored!

• NowThis News: In CA, Most Jobs Listings Will Soon Include Salary Ranges
• USA Today: California Gov. Newsom signs law requiring companies to post salaries for job listings
• CalMatters: California approves big climate change steps — but one ambitious one fails
• California streamlines eligibility for early education and care

California Youth Empowerment Commission

Last year, Assemblywoman Luz Rivas passed Assembly Bill (AB) 46 for California to establish the California Youth Empowerment Commission (CYEC). This year the California Youth Empowerment Commission received $1.5 million in recurring state funds as part of the Budget Act of 2022.

CYEC provides a unique opportunity for California’s youth to participate in civic engagement. They will meet at least once a month and make recommendations to the Legislature, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Governor on specific legislative and fiscal issues.

Requirements:

The commission will compromise of 13 individuals and must meet the following requirements:

• Individuals who are applying must be between the ages of 14 – 25
• 5 commissioners must have experienced a physical disability, youth homelessness, foster care, and juvenile incarceration

*$100 per diem and necessary travel expenses, including traveling experiences for parents and guardians for those accompanying someone under the age of 18, will be provided to those selected.

Applications must be completed by October 21st.

To submit an application, individuals may select the option “Youth Empowerment Commission” at: https://www.gov.ca.gov/application-for-appointment/

Earthquake Brace and Bolt Program

Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake. EBB offers a grant of up to $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit for qualifying older houses.

In addition to the $3,000 grant, they are introducing a new grant specifically for low-income homeowners (income up to $72,080 per household), as funding permits. They have helped thousands of California homeowners complete seismic retrofits!

Registration opens October 18th. Learn more here!