In the California State Assembly, Creighton Waters has been a leading voice on issues of social and economic justice. He has authored and co-authored several pieces of legislation aimed at making California a more just and equitable state. Some of his most notable accomplishments include:
- Authored and passed AB 1482, which expands access to affordable housing by providing rental assistance to low-income families.
- Co-authored and passed AB 1528, which increases funding for public education by $2 billion.
- Introduced and passed AB 1613, which protects the environment by regulating the use of pesticides.
- Authored and passed AB 1763, which reforms the criminal justice system by reducing mass incarceration and racial disparities.