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Senator Dave Cortese Responds to California DMV Autonomous Vehicle Regulations, Reaffirms Push for SB 1246

May 1, 2026

SAN JOSE, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (District 15) issued the following statement in response to new regulations from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regarding the operation and deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in California:
“The California DMV’s proposed AV regulations reinforce exactly why I introduced Senate Bill 1246 — because innovation without accountability cannot be tolerated when public safety is at stake.

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Cervantes’ Senate Bill 1381 Approved by Senate Appropriations Committee

May 1, 2026

(SACRAMENTO) – Senate Bill 1381 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Monday. The bill, sponsored by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, would require the individualized education program team of the Local Educational Agency (LEA) to provide parents of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind information regarding the option for the student to attend a state special school.

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On the Frontlines: Senator Dave Cortese Honors Counties Protecting Communities Amid Federal Uncertainty

April 30, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA – As a former member on the County of Santa Clara Board Supervisors for 12 years, California State Senator Dave Cortese (D – San Jose) has proudly introduced Senate Resolution 96 (SR 96) to declare April as National County Government Month, spotlighting the frontline role counties play in protecting over 40 million Californians – especially in times of federal uncertainty.\

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