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Video of last Candidate Forum and final one you can join via Zoom tomorrow!

October 11, 2022
Just in case you missed it, we have video of the Assembly District #72 Candidate Forum that was held in Newport Beach on September 22nd! Please watch Judie Mancuso talk about the issues!
Video of last Candidate Forum and final one you can join via Zoom tomorrow!

The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetic Act is SAVED!

September 30, 2022
Because of YOUR voice and the advocacy efforts of Social Compassion in Legislation and our coalition, California’s groundbreaking 2018 law – and similar laws on the books in eight other states – are saved!
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Victory! AB 1648 "Animal Evacuation Act" Signed by Governor Newsom!

September 26, 2022
The bill becomes Social Compassion in Legislation’s 22nd sponsored bill signed into law.
Victory AB1648

Update: Join Judie Mancuso at her Candidate Forum in Newport Beach this THURSDAY!

September 19, 2022
Please join me this Thursday, September 22, from 8:30-10 AM at the Newport Beach Public Library for a candidate forum sponsored by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce!
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Speak Up for Black Bears! & Reminder: Contact the Governor for AB 1648!

September 14, 2022
There are two agenda items pertaining to black bear hunting in the state that need your voice & AB 1648 the Animal Evacuation Act is still on the Governor’s desk!
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Invitation and Call to Action

September 7, 2022
AB 1648 the Animal Evacuation Act is officially on the Governor’s desk! Governor Newsom has until September 30th to sign AB 1648 into law or veto. // & You are invited to a virtual fundraiser!
judie fundraiser september 8

AB 1648 Call to Action: Contact the Governor!

September 1, 2022
AB 1648 the Animal Evacuation Act is officially on the Governor’s desk! Governor Newsom has until September 30th to sign AB 1648 into law or veto.
Author of AB 1648 the Animal Evacuation Act Assemblymember Brian Maienschein

Bad News for Dogs and Cats. 😢

August 30, 2022
We are frustrated to announce that AB 1881, the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights has failed to pass the Senate. We are particularly dismayed to convey that CalAnimals, the association representing animal control agencies and animal shelters in the state, played the leading role in killing the bill.
AB 1881 august 29th - fail

Call to Action & AB 1648 "Animal Evacuation" Bill Headed to the Governor's Desk!

August 25, 2022
Call to Action for AB 1811! Plus, AB 1648, a bill that will require an evacuation plan as a condition of all kennel permits, passed the full Senate!
Senator Henry Stern presents AB 1648

AB 1648 "Animal Evacuation" Bill Passes Senate! Heads to the Governor's Desk!

August 24, 2022
AB 1648, a bill that will require an evacuation plan as a condition of all kennel permits, passed the full Senate with an initial vote of 32 to 0.
Senator Henry Stern presents AB 1648