Senator Fuller asks the CA District Attorneys Association if they manage any state funds, other than that from Cal Fire.

In response to incomplete answers to committee questions, Senator Fuller asks for an audit and explains the need for transparency in state government and spending.

Brief moments from Senate Floor session.

The Attorney General’s Office revealed during a Joint Oversight Hearing that a criminal review is being conducted into the hidden surplus scandal, conflicting with its earlier statement in a letter to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office in late January 2013.

Senator Jean Fuller recognized student-athletes from the Bakersfield College Renegades football team. The team and their head coach, Jeff Chudy, were given a resolution on the Senate Floor. Also, offering their congratulations were Kern Community College District Chancellor Sandra Serrano and Senator Michael Rubio.

More reaction from Senator Fuller after Governor Brown delivered his annual address to the Legislature.

Senator Jean Fuller spoke about her bill, SB 379, before its passage. SB 379 will preserve federal universal service support dollars flowing annually into rural communities and ensure that these communities have access to a robust broadband-capable network.

The Senate recognized Chip Yates and his accomplishments in energy innovation, racing, and flying.

Senator Fuller explains that more needs to be done to repay the Off Highway Vehicle Fund.

Senator Jean Fuller speaking on her bill, SB 1207, before its passage. SB 1207 will reduce fraud in the state's low-income CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) program and identify and help those in need of energy efficiency assistance.

Senator Jean Fuller spoke about her bill, SB 1081, before its passage in the Legislature. SB 1081 will bring federal healthcare dollars to California to improve low income healthcare access. This bill was especially important for the Tulare Regional Medical Center and will allow that Hospital to become a Medi-Cal contractor.

During a Budget Committee hearing, Senator Fuller questions Department of Finance officials on why a commitment to repay $11 million to the Off Highway Vehicle Fund could not be made. Money from the OHV Fund was used earlier this year to fund other Parks services. Since then, $54 million in total surplus funds have been found at the Parks Department.

Last week, the Senate Budget Committee held an oversight hearing into accounting and administrative practices at the Department of Parks and Recreation. Legislators called for the immediate release of detailed information and specific documents. Told that the information would not be released for a couple of months, the Senate has since learned that the information was made available soon after the hearing to the press instead.

Senator Fuller comments on the lack of transparency and pushes for more detailed information in the review of special fund administrative practices.

Senator Fuller explains her opposition to an expensive and flawed high-speed rail plan.

Senator Fuller speaks out against the raid on OHV funds and points out some effects of implementing AB 32 at this time in California, which would include higher energy rates.

 

 

 

 

Senator Rod Wright challenges a Sierra Club representative over the merits of regulatory reform contained in Senator Jean Fuller's legislation, SB 401.

Senator Fuller speaks from the steps of the Capitol in favor of SB 26, a measure to keep cell phones out of state prisons.

Senator Jean Fuller spoke at the Capitol today against abusive lawsuits and the need to reform our legal system. Specifically, she addressed SB 287, her legislation requiring that economic harm be shown before attorney’s fees would be awarded.

Senator Fuller reacts immediately following the Governor's State of the State Speech given Monday night in the state Capitol. Stating that "Words are great but now we need to see the actions. The actions would be what regulations are we rolling back so business can thrive? What cuts are we making so that we can live within our means? And best of all, what are we doing to enrich the next generations line of credit?"

Assemblymember Fuller continues to fight against new proposals that would raise taxes on hard working Californians and further cripple our economy.

Assemblymember Fuller presents her AJR 33 on the Floor of the Assembly. AJR 33 recognizes the important role that general aviation plays in our state and nation.

Assemblymember Fuller stresses that until we put jobs first in California, the economy in Kern County will not recover.

On January 27, Assemblymember Fuller rose in opposition of AB 656 on the Assembly Floor.

Assemblymember Fuller vows to fight against Assembly Bill 656, a bill that would impose a 12.5 percent tax on California's oil industry and cripple Kern County's economy.

Assemblymember Fuller Comments on Current Budget Situation

Assemblymember Jean Fuller highlights to best portions of the comprehensive water package approved by the Legislature.

During a late night Assembly Session, Assemblymember Fuller fights for a comprehensive water solution that encompasses both additional above-ground water storage and increased conveyance, along with more groundwater storage, improved efficiency and stronger conservation.

Assemblymember Fuller speaks out against Senate Bill 41 on the Assembly Floor. SB 41 would add needless workloads to both the California Department of Justice and gun retailers, all while having no crime prevention aspect.

Assemblymember Fuller discusses her bill, Assembly Bill 882, which expands a current program to allow memorial signs recognizing victims of car accidents to be placed on state highways.

Assemblymember Fuller provides a brief update on the budget situation.

Assemblymember Jean Fuller comments on the state water crisis and outlines what needs to be done to solve this problem.

Welcome to Assemblymember Jean Fuller's website.

Assemblymember Jean Fuller and Kern County Superintendent of Schools Larry Reider discuss reforming education and returning control to local school districts.

On September 21, 2007, I organized a Community Summit on Gangs and Youth Violence to address issues regarding gang and youth violence in our community. The summit was attended by approximately 250 Kern County residents, grass roots organizations, and state, local, and federal officials.