Saving St. Rose Hospital: A Message from Assemblymember Liz Ortega
A Victory for Hayward and Alameda County
Across the state and country, giant health companies are pushing community hospitals out of business.
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AB 1065 Fact Sheet
The State of California requires that businesses collect, account for, and remit state and local sales taxes as a condition of operation and at no cost. But current law allows credit card companies to then charge businesses and their customers a swipe fee on the collection of those taxes. AB 1065 will end this obvious inequity. The bill will also prohibit credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips.
Asm. Liz Ortega Introduces Bill to Ban Banks and Credit Card Companies from Marking Up Sales Taxes and Tips
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D–San Leandro) today introduced Assembly Bill 1065, which would close a loophole that allows credit card companies to charge extra fees on the sales taxes that every other business is required by law to collect, account for, and remit at no cost to the state.
Asm. Liz Ortega Introduces Bill Requiring Public Reports of Health Insurance Claim Denials, Including Use of AI in Denying Care
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D–San Leandro) today introduced Assembly Bill 682, a proposed law requiring health plans to publicly report on how many claims they deny, including how many denial decisions are made using artificial intelligence.
Asm. Liz Ortega to Introduce Bill to Cover Diapers Under MediCal
HAYWARD, CA - One day after the Consumer Price Index revealed unexpectedly high inflation numbers across nearly all categories of consumer goods, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) introduced legislation to recover federal tax dollars and make prescription diapers free for familie
St. Rose Hospital Saved!
Lifeline for Hayward Community Secured through Alameda Health System Acquisition
Hayward, CA – St. Rose Hospital, Hayward’s only emergency room and a critical safety-net provider for Central and South Alameda County, has been saved from imminent closure thanks to a landmark agreement allowing Alameda Health System (AHS) to assume governance and operations. Following months of advocacy led by Asm. Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro), St.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega, Supervisor Elisa Marquez, Senator Aisha Wahab Lead Coalition of Patients, Caregivers in Urging Governor to Sign Bill to Save Hayward’s St. Rose Hospital from Imminent Closure
Hayward, CA – With St.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega thanks Governor Newsom for delivering on low-cost naloxone commitment
SACRAMENTO — On Friday, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) thanked Governor Newsom for taking quick action on his commitment to make affordable naloxone available to Californians through the CalRX program, issuing the following statement:
Asm. Liz Ortega Hosts Select Committee Hearing on Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, CA – On Tuesday, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) chaired a public hearing to explore the reasons for California’s stubbornly low employment rates for people with disabilities and how the state can better support them in obtaining meaningful employment.
Asm. Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) Appointed Chair of California Assembly Labor and Employment Committee
SACRAMENTO ― Speaker Robert Rivas announced the appointment of Assemblymember Liz Ortega as the new Chair of the California Assembly Labor and Employment Committee. As a labor leader of over 20 years, Asm. Ortega’s appointment brings hard-earned expertise to the committee’s work.