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While President Trump Flirts With the Idea of a Third Term, California Assemblymember Dawn Addis "Protect Our Democracy Act" Passes Committee, Strengthening Constitutional Safeguards Against 3rd Terms

Sierra Sun Times

"I'm proud that AB 1539 just passed out of its first committee with bi-partisan support. My bill sends a clear message: California protects our elections," said Addis. "While the President postures for a third term – including selling "Rewrite the Rules" merchandise and refusing to say he will refrain from a third-term attempt, it is more urgent than ever that California act. AB 1539 is a clear, straightforward way to protect our democracy and make clear that we will not tolerate any erosion of the Constitution."

New Bill Aims to Restore Diablo Canyon Funding for SLO County Schools, Agencies

SLO Tribune

The bill is co-authored by Assemblymember Dawn Addis. The proposed legislation aims to fill a gap in funding that has left SLO County schools and public agencies reeling, as 2025 marked the end of the mitigation payments paid by PG&E to local governments through a 2016 settlement negotiated as agencies prepared for the closure of Diablo Canyon.

Texas Company Restarts Oil Pipeline From Offshore Platforms Through SLO County

SLO Tribune

The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus, which includes State Legislators Dawn Addis, Gregg Hart and John Laird, agreed. "Our economy on the Central Coast relies heavily upon the pristine quality of its natural environment," a joint statement from the legislators said. "New oil drilling on the coast will recklessly jeopardize our fisheries, coastal communities and marine ecosystems. Our constituents know all too well the irreversible damage that these facilities will cause — they are still recovering from the 2015 Refugio oil spill and the very same pipeline that the federal administration plans to reopen."