Sacramento, CA — The State Assembly approved legislation by Assemblymember Diane Papan to reform California’s bureaucratic housing element process to help cities and counties comply with state housing mandates.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Diane Papan (D-San Mateo) has named Leadership Council San Mateo County as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for the 21st Assembly District. The organization was honored at the California Nonprofits Day celebration at the State Capitol on May 20, 2026, alongside other distinguished nonprofits from across California.
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 2595, Assemblymember Diane Papan’s legislation to strengthen e-bike safety for youth in San Mateo County.
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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-l
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.”
Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 93, legislation authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan (D–San Mateo), that would have required data centers to disclose and certify their water consumption as part of the local business licensing process.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Legislation authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan to protect public health and the environment into law.
SACRAMENTO, CA — A measure authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan to streamline paratransit eligibility for people with permanent disabilities has been approved by the California State Legislature.
Sacramento, CA – Legislation authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan to improve the review and certification process for local housing elements has passed the California Legislature and is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for signature.