'Stupid Law' Contest Open To Some Local Residents

“That is such a stupid bill! What a waste of taxpayer money!”

Have you ever thought that? Apparently State Assemblyman Brian Nestande has.

The legislator, whose 64th District currently includes parts of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, is currently seeking entries through Nov. 15 for his “There Ought NOT to Be a Law” contest.

“This contest encourages the community to be involved in the legislative process. Every year the California Legislature introduces thousands of ideas to create new laws. Many of these bills contribute to the over regulation of California, negatively affecting areas like education and business,” according to a news release from Nestande’s office this week. 

"This year I would like to dedicate bills to repealing any laws that would help our state government be more efficient, save taxpayers money and improve our business climate," Nestande said in the news release. 

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The winner of the assemblyman’s contest will receive a trip to Sacramento to testify at the policy committee hearing in which the bill will be heard.

The contest is open to all residents who live in the 64th District. Click here to see a district map.

To enter the contest, provide your contact information, a summary in 500 words or less to explain your idea, and provide any attachments for background information. To submit the idea, visit Assemblyman Nestande's website at asm.ca.gov/64  or mail it to his office at P.O Box 94249, Sacramento, CA 94149-0064. For more information, contact the assemblyman's office at 760-674-0164.