Press Releases

Papan’s Data Center Bills Signed by the Governor

Legislation to Track Growing Pressure on California’s Water Supplies

SACRAMENTO, CA — Two bills authored by Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee Chair Diane Papan to strengthen oversight of data center water use and safeguard local water supplies, have been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.

Papan’s Data Center Water Use Transparency and Accountability Bills Approved by State Assembly

Legislation Addresses the Data Center Industry’s Growing Pressure on California’s Precious Water Supplies

SACRAMENTO, CA — Two bills authored by Assembly Water Committee Chair Diane Papan to strengthen oversight of data center water use and safeguard local water supplies, have passed the California State Assembly.

As artificial intelligence fuels rapid growth in data centers across California, Assemblymember Papan introduced Assembly Bills 2469 and 2619. 

Assemblymember Diane Papan Introduces Bill to Close Dangerous E-Bike Power Loophole

SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Diane Papan (D–San Mateo) today introduced Assembly Bill 1557 to strengthen California’s electric bicycle safety laws by clarifying that all e-bikes must be limited to 750 watts of maximum peak motor power, closing a loophole that has allowed increasingly powerful e-bikes to be marketed as street-legal.

Students Honored in Art Contest Celebrating Organized Labor

San Mateo, CA – Assemblymember Diane Papan and San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier are proud to announce the winners of their joint inaugural Student Art Contest, with the theme of “Art & Labor: Honoring Our History, Inspiring Our Future.”