Assemblyman Brian Jones

Assembly Democrats Kill Legislation to Strengthen Services for the Dangerously Mentally Ill

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:41:41 GMT

Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) responds to legislation killed by Assembly Democrats, which would have extended the initial period of court-ordered treatment under “Laura’s Law” from six months to up to one year.
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AYKM - Assembly Democrats Kill Legislation to Strengthen Services for the Dangerously Mentally Ill

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:24:14 GMT

Assembly Bill Allowing Conformity for "Made in America" Labeling Standards Passes First Legislative Hurdle

Tue, 7 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO— A bill by Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) to conform California law to federal “Made in America” labeling standards cleared its first legislative hurdle and passed the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions today. Assembly Bill 890, which would define by statute that if a product meets guidelines as established by the Federal Trade Commission, it would, by definition meet state requirements for such...
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Assemblyman Jones Responds to Legislation Implementing a Gun Buyback Program Tax Credit

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:46:08 GMT

Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) today responds to legislation which would give individuals relinquishing firearms, with no proof of ownership, a tax credit of $500 per firearm.
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AYKM - Assemblyman Jones Responds to Legislation Implementing a Gun Buyback Program Tax Credit

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:29:35 GMT

Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) today responds to legislation which would give individuals relinquishing firearms, with no proof of ownership, a tax credit of $500 per firearm.
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Assembly Adjourns in the Memory of Carol Jane Garlow

Mon, 6 May 2013 23:53:35 GMT

Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) speaks on adjournment in memory of Carol Jane Garlow, a beloved member of the El Cajon community and of Skyline Church, on May 6, 2013.
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Assemblyman Jones Speaks at the ABATE Rally

Mon, 6 May 2013 21:33:32 GMT

Assemblyman Jones speaks at the ABATE Rally on May 6th, 2013. May is motorcycle awareness month.
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Assemblyman Jones Responds to Legislation Denying School Administrators Ability to Suspend Students for “Willful” Defiance

Thu, 2 May 2013 17:21:53 GMT

Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) today responds to legislation denying school administrators from suspending students who “willfully” defy teachers.
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Thu, 2 May 2013 17:03:12 GMT

Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) today responds to legislation denying school administrators from suspending students who “willfully” defy teachers.
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Assemblyman Jones to Co-Sponsor "East County" Employs Our Vets" Job Fair

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SANTEE, CA– Assemblyman Jones (R-Santee) announced today he will be a co-sponsor of the “East County Employs Our Vets” Job Fair along with Wal-Mart, the City of Santee, the Santee Chamber of Commerce, and the East County Career Center. This job fair will bring together businesses, veterans, and other qualified job seekers on May 30^th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Santee City Hall, Buildings 7&8, 10601 North Magnolia Avenue,...
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Assemblyman Jones Reacts to Assembly Elections Committee Killing Bill Requiring Voter Identification at the Polls

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:59:52 GMT

Yesterday the Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting killed Assembly Bill 1157, by Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, which would have required voters to show identification at the polls.
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AYKM - Assemblyman Jones Reacts to Assembly Elections Committee Killing Bill Requiring Voter Identification at the Polls

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:06:20 GMT

Assembly Elections and Redistricting Committee Kills Assemblyman Jones’ Bill Requiring Photo Identification at the Polls

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) to require photo identification prior to casting a ballot was killed by Assembly Democrats today in the Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting.

“I am passionate about this issue because the integrity of the ballot must be safeguarded so that the voices of lawful voters are not diluted or disenfranchised...
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Assembly Public Safety Committee Kills Assemblyman Jones’ “Shall Issue” Bill on Party-Line Vote

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Bill 871 authored by Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee), failed passage in the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a party-line vote, with all Democrats opposed and all Republicans in support.

AB 871 would have required law enforcement to issue a concealed weapons permit if the applicant meets the conditions of “good moral character” and states that “good...
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Senator Fuller and Assemblyman Jones Lead Legislative Call for Audit of DROS Fund

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Senator Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield), Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee), and 29 Republican legislators have requested the Joint Legislative Audit Committee approve an audit of the Dealers Record of Sale (DROS) Special Account of the General Fund.

“The DROS Account surplus has grown significantly over the years, but there is little information surrounding why fees haven’t been reduced and if the fund is...
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DID YOU KNOW: CAL FIRE HIDDEN FUNDS AND NO OVERSIGHT FROM THE LEGISLATURE?

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

March 20, 2013 (San Diego’s East County)--Did you know that Cal Fire bureaucrats have joined the ranks of state agencies hiding taxpayer dollars? It’s sad, but true – recent Cal Fire headlines are less about the brave duty of firefighters and more about secreting taxpayer dollars away in a non-profit association.

Not only did Cal Fire hide $3.5 million, but they did so while Governor Brown and the Democrat-controlled Legislature slapped a $150 fire tax on...
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Assemblyman Jones Releases Statement on Republicans Realignment Reform Proposals to Keep Californians Safe

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) stood in support of a package to the numerous incidents of innocent Californians becoming victims of crime as a result of a mass influx of criminals into their communities, Senate and Assembly Republicans today unveiled a package of reforms that they say will fix some of the serious flaws in Governor Brown’s public safety realignment law that are putting people at risk.

Assemblyman Jones Reacts to Governor Brown's 2013 State of the State Address

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today reacts to Governor Jerry Brown’s 2013 State of the State Address, saying the Governor painted a rosy picture of the current business climate, and looks forward to the Governor supporting Assembly Republican’s call for higher education tuition freezes, which will produce an affordable education to train California’s future innovators and creators.

ASSEMBLYMAN JONES REACTS TO THE GOVERNOR’S 2013-2014 STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today reacts to the Governor’s 2013-14 budget proposal, calling on legislative Democrats to uphold voter’s intent and be transparent through the budget process.

“Republicans have been talking about the need for fiscal restraint in California for years, and I am very encouraged that Governor Brown is focusing on this now, but Californian’s should watch closely what will...
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Assemblyman Jones Named Vice Chair of Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protections Committee

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, was named Vice Chairman of the Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protections Committee today by Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez.

“I am honored to have been named Vice Chair of the Business and Professions Committee,” Jones said. “Businesses have been fleeing California in droves, and my goal as Vice Chair will be to bring a strong business voice to the committee...
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