The PROMYSE (Promoting Youth Success and Empowerment) Act — Senate Bill 493 — is a vital step to support many of California’s most vulnerable youth. SB 493 would reinvest hundreds of millions of dollars annually from law enforcement to youth services provided by schools, public health agencies, and community-based organizations.
California needs care-first systems that give youth, especially young people of color, the support and opportunities they need to thrive. But on May 3rd, the Senate Appropriations Committee moved SB 493 into suspension. If the committee members don’t hear from their constituents, the bill could die.
Fill out the form to call a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. If your state senator does not serve on the committee, you will be connected to Senate Committee Chair Anthony Portantino, whose decision is critical to moving the bill forward. Make the call today and demand investment in California youth.
Sample Script:
Hi, my name is [your first name]. I am a constituent in [city, county].
I am calling to urge Senator [Last Name] to pass the PROMYSE ACT (SB 493) out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 493 presents a powerful opportunity to stop wasteful spending and make life-changing investments in California’s youth.
Can we count on Senator [Last Name]'s support?
SB 493 Co-sponsors: ACLU-California, Alliance for Boys and Men of Color (ABMoC), Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), Children's Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA), Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ), Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CAYCJ) MILPA Collective W. Haywood Burns Institute, Urban Peace Institute, Youth Justice Coalition - Los Angeles.
More information on The PROMYSE Act can be found here.
