IRVINE, Calif. - Assembly Bill 2513, authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and sponsored by Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC), has been signed and enacted into law by Governor Gavin Newsom following unanimous, bipartisan passage by the California State Legislature. The measure passed the Senate 40-0 and the Assembly 78-0 and received no formal opposition.

Irvine, CA — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris has secured $40.6 million in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 California State Budget for public safety technology upgrades and climate research in Orange County. The investments will modernize emergency response capabilities in Costa Mesa and Irvine, expand first-responder safety tools for the Orange County Fire Authority, and support UC-led climate research statewide — delivering resources directly to the agencies and institutions that keep residents safe.

Tustin, CA — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, Orange County United Way and local partners delivered 1,200 school supply kits to students in the Tustin Unified School District through the 4th annual Tustin School Supply Drive. The school supply kits—filled with essential items like backpacks, notebooks, paper, and writing utensils, were distributed to students and families during the inaugural Tustin Back to School Resource Fair.

Tustin, CA — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris delivered $750,000 in state budget funding for the Tustin Legacy Park Improvement Project in the City of Tustin. The funding will go toward a range of park enhancements designed to improve landscaping and recreational access.

Irvine, CA – Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Girls Inc. of Orange County hosted the 3rd Annual IgniteHER Girls Summit at Irvine Valley College, attended by 200 7th-11th grade girls from across Orange County. The summit featured Chief Justice of California Patricia Guerrero as this year’s keynote speaker.