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Assemblywoman Dr. Bains honors June Nachor as Woman of the Year 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains honored June Nachor, Vice Chairwoman of the Tejon Indian Tribe, as the 35th Assembly District’s 2026 Woman of the Year. This recognition celebrates June as a trailblazing woman whose leadership and service have inspired her community and broken barriers for women in Tribal, local, and statewide advocacy.

Dr. Bains’ Statement on Governor's Veto of SB 509

(Sacramento, CA) October 13, 2025 – Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of SB 509, legislation that would have trained law enforcement how to recognize and respond to transnational repression.

Dr. Bains Expresses Disappointment in Governor's Veto of AB 1348

(Sacramento, CA) October 13, 2025 – Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) released the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of AB 1348, legislation that would have protected school funding when immigration raids create mass student absences.

Dr. Bains Calls Out “Epstein Loophole” in Scrivner Case

(Bakersfield, CA) October 7, 2025 – Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) expressed outrage after a motion for mental health diversion was submitted in the court case against former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner, who is facing multiple felony charges.