AAUW California Advocates for Its Priorities with the Legislature During Lobby Days 2024

This year’s Lobby Days event, held on April 2nd and 3rd, was exciting and action packed. 140 women on 43 teams from 63 AAUW California branches met with 39 Assembly offices and 27 Senate offices. 11 meetings took place in person in Sacramento, 55 meetings took place via Zoom, and the majority took place without a hitch. While most meetings were conducted with legislative staff, we were able to hold eight meetings with the members themselves – five Assemblymembers and three Senators.

We were happy to learn that our organization was known to many of the legislative staff and legislators with whom our members met. Some staff had looked up our website prior to meeting and were impressed with programs such as Tech Trek and Gov Trek. Most were supportive of advancing women’s equity. The reception of our “Top 3” bills – AB 2843, AB 2326, and AB 2099 – was generally favorable. The offices were more familiar with the first two, both of which are sponsored by AAUW California. AB 2099 was new to them. You can find more information on these and all the bills we are supporting HERE. 

During our Lobby Days event, we were able to get our message across to those who make our laws and to highlight AAUW, our mission, accomplishments, and the benefits we bring to our communities throughout California. It was an empowering exercise in advocacy and for those of you who participated, AAUW California thanks you!

Lobby Days 2024 Photo Album: