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.
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Diane Papan released the following statement today following the California State Assembly and State Senate’s passage of critical emergency funding legislation to address the devastating impacts of the Los Angeles wildfires.
As elected leaders in San Mateo County, we are collectively calling for the resignation of Christina Corpus as Sheriff of San Mateo County.
SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Diane Papan’s legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 2515 -- the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act (Take All Menstrual Product PFAS Out Now), to mandate the removal of toxic chemical from menstrual products, has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Sacramento, CA — Legislation authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan to improve public safety and curb the rise of untraceable firearms has been signed by Governor Newsom. Assembly Bill (AB) 2842 targets the proliferation of ghost guns by prohibiting third-party gun destruction companies from reselling leftover gun parts following the destruction of the "firearm" mechanism.
Sacramento, CA – In a significant move to advance California's renewable energy goals, the California State Legislature has passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1359, authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan. This bill will streamline the development of geothermal energy projects by changing outdated provisions that have hindered geothermal exploration.