Assembly Republicans push cost relief as families get squeezed
California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics, and Assembly Republicans today announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.
The affordability plan comes as Sacramento continues to delay action while costs keep rising.
Assemblymember Heath Flora.“Californians should not have to choose between putting food on the table or filling up their car,” said Assembly Republican Leader Heath Flora. “We need to cut costs now. Not tomorrow, not next week, not next month. Now.”
Key parts of the affordability package include
• Eliminates taxes on tips for service workers (AB 1550, Sanchez).
• Provides consumers with a partial sales tax exemption for the purchase of infant car seats (AB 1596, Davies).
• Creates a personal income tax credit for first-time homebuyers (AB 1714, Tangipa).
• Cuts electricity rates by targeting waste and utility spending (AB 2700, Gallagher).
• Expands nuclear energy to lower costs and increase reliability (AB 1757, Gallagher).
Flora was joined by Assemblymembers Kate Sanchez, Laurie Davies, ATri Ta, Stan Ellis, and David Tangipa to roll out the plan.
“These are real solutions to help bring prices down,” Flora added. “Californians need relief now, and we are focused on delivering it.”
Click here for a full list of Assembly Republican affordability solutions.
Click here to watch the video of the press conference.
