First in the Nation Ban on Plastic Microbeads in Personal Products Passes Senate Committee
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 823 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee with 7-0 votes.
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Assemblymember Boerner Recognizes San Diego Botanic Garden for California Nonprofits Day
SACRAMENTO, CA. — San Diego Botanic Garden (the Garden) was recognized as the 77th Assembly District’s 2025 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas).
San Diego State & County Leaders Unite to Crack Down on Child Sex Trafficking
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 379, authored by Assemblymembers Nick Schultz, Stephanie Nguyen, Maggy Krell, and many more, passed the Assembly Floor with bipartisan support. This bill would strengthen the penalties for adults who solicit a minor for sex and establish a state grant program for survivors of human trafficking.
Assemblymember Boerner Broadband Internet Affordability Bill Advances
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 353 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) passed the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee. AB 353 would require internet service providers operating in California to offer affordable home internet to eligible California residents.
Assemblymember Boerner Honors San Diego Women for International Women’s Day
DEL MAR, CA. — Today, as part of her annual Women of Impact ceremony, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) recognizes 11 women from the 77th Assembly District in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. This ceremony recognizes the contributions of local women.
California Moves to Ban Toxic Plastic Microbeads in Cleaning Products and Coatings
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) introduced new legislation to ban plastic microbeads in cleaning products, leave-on cosmetics, and paints, targeting a persistent source of toxic microplastic pollution.
Assemblymember Boerner Addresses Broadband Internet Affordability
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Today, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 353, mandating that internet service providers make affordable home internet plans available to California residents.
Assemblymember Boerner's Statement on the Trump Administration's Attack on Federal Grants
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) issued the following statement following the Trump Administration’s order halting all federal grants and loans.
Assemblymember Boerner Launches E-Bike Incentive Program
SACRAMENTO, CA. — In 2021, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) secured state funding for a new incentive program to increase e-bike ridership.
Assemblymember Boerner's Statement on the USSC Decision about New York's Broadband Affordability Law
SACRAMENTO, CA. — Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) issued a statement following the United States Supreme Court’s (USSC) decision not