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Statement by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi in Support of the Student Walkout

Torrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance)’s statement in support of the National School Walkout:

“Enough is enough.  One month since the latest mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, I stand in solidarity with students across the country in calling on Congress to pass common sense gun safety laws like an assault weapon ban and universal background checks.

While California already has among the strongest gun safety laws in the country, we still have much work to do.  I am working with Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) to reintroduce a bill (AB 1014) to allow school employees, coworkers, supervisors and others to petition for gun violence restraining orders. This would allow the courts take away guns from the mentally ill and others who should not possess such dangerous weapons.”

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi announces Manhattan Beach Mayor Amy Howorth as South Bay’s Woman of the Year

Torrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) is proud to announce Manhattan Beach Mayor Amy Howorth as the Woman of the Year for Assembly District 66.  Serving her second term as Manhattan Beach City Councilmember, Mayor Howorth has been a South Bay resident for 21 years.  Prior to serving on the Manhattan Beach City Council, she served two terms on the Manhattan Beach school board.

“Mayor Howorth is a fixture in the South Bay community.  She has served the community for many years and made a positive impact on the people who live here.  I am proud to present this much-deserved award to her,” said Assemblymember Muratsuchi. 

Assembly Passes Muratsuchi’s Day of Remembrance Resolution

SACRAMENTO — Assembly Concurrent Resolution 143, which declares Feb. 19 as a Day of Remembrance throughout California, was passed by the Assembly on Tuesday.

ACR 143, authored by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) and co-authored by Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland), now goes to the Senate for a vote.

California lawmakers push back against more offshore drilling

Last month, the U.S. Interior Department proposed opening nearly all of the country's offshore waters to oil and gas drilling, including here in California.

The announcement has inspired protests from environmentalists and state lawmakers,  including Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, who represents several beachside cities in Southern California. 

Muratsuchi Leads Fight Against Off Shore Oil Drilling

(Los Angeles) – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) is leading the battle against the Trump administration’s efforts to expand off shore drilling along the coast of California. A. Martinez, with KPCC Radio’s It Takes Two program, interviewed Assemblymember Muratsuchi about his legislation to block any new off shore drilling. Hear the entire interview here: (4:55)

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Could surfing become California’s official sport?

With the Surfer's Walk of Fame as their backdrop, state and local elected officials joined leaders in the surfing industry at the base of the Hermosa Beach Pier on Saturday to support surfing as the official sport of California.

“I’m stoked to be here,” said State Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-South Bay), who co-sponsored AB 1782 along with Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon (D-San Gabriel Valley), also in attendance. The bill was introduced last week in the California legislature.

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi and Joint Author Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon hold press conference for Assembly Bill 1782, which establishes surfing as official California sport

Torrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) and Joint Author Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon (D-Whittier), today held a press conference at the Tim Kelly Surfing Memorial statue in Hermosa Beach for AB 1782, a bill which will establish surfing as California’s state sport.  Both Assemblymembers, joined by other speakers and attendees, ended the event by going surfing. 

California is an iconic California sport that brings in significant economic activity to the state each year. The state is home to several surfing museums, including the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.

California officials, protesters fight offshore drill plans

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Commissions that oversee coastal lands and water pushed the Trump administration to leave California out of plans to expand offshore drilling, saying the state will throw up any barriers possible to prevent pumping and transportation of oil.

“We are California and we will fight back to protect our beautiful coast,” said Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi of Torrance.

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