Roger in the News
Sep
7
Former Foster Youths to benefit from new grant
The offices of Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, and Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, have established the Julianne Mari Huerta Memorial Scholarship in 2008 to raise money for the Guardian Scholars program.
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Aug
26
Bill Okd To Require Ski Helmets
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, said the bill is "tantamount to making a decision that allowing a child to ski without a helmet is child abuse."
"Wouldn't it make more sense to allow parents to decide what's best for their kids rather than the 120 members of the state Legislature," he asked
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Aug
24
Ad Skewers Plastic Bag Ban Proposal
KCRA
"People are going have to either bring their own bag, or they're going to have the privilege of paying five cents to use a paper bag. You're going to have a revolt on this," Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, said.
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Jul
29
Budget Forums Across State Anger Gop
SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
"I would characterize them as an affront to any notion of objectivity," said Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, who criticized short notices or no invitations at all for Republicans, in addition to the spending.
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Jul
1
Teens Turn Grief Into Action Toward California Motorcycle Safety Law
THE SACRAMENTO BEE
Assembly Bill 1952, titled "Jarrad's Law," would require anyone 21 or younger to pass the safety course before obtaining a learner's permit to ride motorcycles, mopeds, scooters or other such vehicles. Republican Assemblyman Roger Niello of Fair Oaks agreed to carry the bill.
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May
19
Committee Kills Overhaul Of Ballot Measure Titles
SACRAMENTO BEE - CAPITOL ALERT
Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, introduced Assembly Bill 1968, which would shift the ballot title and summary writing to the Legislature's budget analyst, which already provides the official fiscal impact statements on ballot measures. He had introduced similar measures in 2008 and 2009...
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May
13
Dan Morain: No Easy Out: State Faces Ugly Choices
SACRAMENTO BEE
Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, proposes a constitutional amendment, backed by the governor, to impose a spending cap and give future governors more power over the budget...
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May
5
Voters Deserve Clear, Unbiased Ballot Initiatives
TOWNHALL.COM
Last year California Assemblyman Roger Niello introduced AB 319, legislation that would reduce partisan bias by transferring responsibility of writing initiative title and summary from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst's Office...Niello has once again introduced the bill, AB 1968...
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Apr
5
Viewpoints: Supporters Of AB 32 Lowball True Cost Of Global Warming Bill
SACRAMENTO BEE
Perhaps the most noteworthy result of the Small Business Roundtable's study is that even AB 32 apologists now concede that it will result in lost jobs and higher energy costs. What we're really arguing about at this point is how bad the pain will be.
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Mar
24
Small Business Deserves "Seat At The Table" On Air Board
FOX AND HOUNDS DAILY
For far too long, the Californians has been missing an important voice on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) - the voice of small business. With that in mind, NFIB/California is proud to sponsor Assembly Bill 2328, introduced by Assembly Member Roger Niello...
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Mar
18
Assemblyman Niello Introduces AB 2328
SACRAMENTO TODAY
Assemblyman Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has introduced AB 2328 to require that one of the two public member appointees that currently sit on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) be an owner of a small business.
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Mar
16
Politics, Politics Over Mortgage Debt Forgiveness In California
SACRAMENTO BEE - HOME FRONT BLOG
"We're looking to get this done with another bill," said Schwarzenegger spokesman Aaron McLear on Monday. McLear said the governor is looking at AB 1779 by Assemblyman Roger Niello, a Fair Oaks Republican, and SB X6 14 by Sen. Ronald, D-Montebello
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