Assemblymember Gregg Hart Introduces Legislation to Restore Accountability in California's County Jails
Today, Assemblymember Gregg Hart introduced AB 2257 to strengthen accountability and restore checks and balances in the governance of California's county jails.
Budget Sub Committee No. 7 Hearing
Assemblymember Hart held a hearing of the Budget Sub Committee No. 7 concerning the impact of 2026 federal funding withholding for child care services.
Hart Applauds Attorney General's Lawsuit to Block Federal Power Grab and Protect the Central Coast
SANTA BARBARA, CA — Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D–Santa Barbara) expressed strong support for Attorney General Rob Bonta's lawsuit — announced this morning — challenging the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to override California's authority and allow Sable Offshore Corp. to restart the failed Las Flores oil pipelines associated with the devastating 2015 Refugio oil spill.
Hart Statement on Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal
On Friday, Governor Newsom released a $348.9 billion budget proposal to maintain funding for key services nearly 40 million Californians depend on — especially in areas where the federal government has pulled back.
New Federal Offshore Drilling Press Conference
Assemblymember Hart took part in a press conference with Assemblymember Addis and Oceana to rally against new federal offshore drilling.
FACTS Act Press Conference
Asm. Gregg Hart hosted a press conference with supporters to recognize the enactment of AB 1108, the Forensic Accountability, Custodial Transparency, and Safety (FACTS) Act. The FACTS act will require independent medical investigations for all in-custody deaths in California.
Hart's FACTS Act is Signed Into Law
SANTA BARBARA, CA – Today, Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) held a press conference announcing Governor Newsom's signature of AB 1108, the Forensic Accountability, Custodial Transparency, and Safety (FACTS) Act of 2025.