Press Releases

SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan to protect public health and the environment was approved by the California State Assembly. Assembly Bill (AB) 60, the MUSK Act, will dramatically restrict synthetic nitro musk chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products by 2027. 

SACRAMENTO, CA — Legislation authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan (D–San Mateo) to unlock data center waste heat as a renewable energy resource was unanimously approved by the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.

SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly’s Committee on Natural Resources has approved Assembly Bill 526, authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan (D-San Mateo), which would establish a statewide strategic plan to dramatically expand geothermal energy production in California.

Sacramento, CA – Legislation authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan Assemblymember Diane Papan aimed at addressing gaps in menopause education was approved by the Assembly Committee on Business & Professions.

SACRAMENTO - The California State Assembly has unanimously passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution 35

Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Diane Papan has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1146, legislation to prevent the unnecessary and harmful discharge of California water from reservoirs under false pretenses.

SAN MATEO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Diane Papan proudly announces the selection of Burlingame City Councilmember Donna Colson as the 2025 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 21. Colson was honored on the floor of the California State Assembly in recognition of her decades of leadership in public service, investment management, and community advocacy. 

SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Assemblymember Diane Papan (D-San Mateo) and Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) recogn

Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Diane Papan and Assemblymember Chris Rogers have introduced a package of bills, in partnership with Sonoma Clean Power, to advance geothermal energy development in California. These measures will ensure the state remains a leader in clean energy while promoting economic growth and energy stability.

Sacramento, CA – “President Donald Trump’s unjustified release of California’s precious water resources is a dangerous manipulation of California’s water system for political theater.