Senator Jerry McNerney

Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Help Farmers and Winegrape Growers

Farmers and winegrape growers will be able to compost large amounts of agricultural waste onsite, such as when they remove an old orchard of vineyard, thanks to a new law, SB 279, by Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today.


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Senator Steve Padilla

Legislation to Protect California Ratepayers from Paying for Data Centers’ Energy Costs Signed into Law

SACRAMENTO – Today, California Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 57, authored by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego). SB 57 directs the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to conduct a study to examine the impact data center development and expanded grid demands with have on California ratepayers as tech companies work to meet the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI).


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Senator Scott Wiener

Governor Newsom Signs Nation-Leading Bill To Crack Down on Prescription Drug Price Gouging By Megacorporations

Senator Wiener’s SB 41, part of the Prescription Drug Affordability Package, which prohibits predatory behavior by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that is driving up the cost of prescription drugs for families and shuttering neighborhood pharmacies.


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Senator Benjamin Allen

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Senator Ben Allen Limit “the List” as Important Consumer Protection…

SACRAMENTO, CA – California wildfire survivors will now face one less burden on their road to recovery as Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 495, authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) and sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.


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Senator Bob Archuleta

Senator Bob Archuleta Leads Regional Rail Exploration Trip to Anaheim

As Trump Pulls $4B from California High-Speed Rail, Local Leaders Get Creative to Advance Transportation, Safety, and Economic Growth


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Senator Benjamin Allen

Property Tax Relief Delivered for Survivors of Recent Catastrophic Fires

SACRAMENTO – SB 663, authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades), was signed into law today to deliver needed property tax relief for survivors of the 2025 LA Fires, as well as the 2024 Mountain and Franklin Fires.


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Senator Catherine Blakespear

Legislation to Close Loophole in State’s Density Bonus Signed into Law by Governor

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to stop the exploitation of the state’s housing density bonus law was signed on Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.


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Senator Jesse Arreguín

Governor Signs Bills to Clear Obstacles to ADUs & Streamline Permitting

Three bills signed into law will advance the development of accessory dwelling units, improve the permitting process, and assist cities with housing law compliance


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Senator Tom Umberg

Strengthening CARE Court: Governor Newsom Signs Umberg Bill Expanding Mental Health Access

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 27, legislation to strengthen and expand California’s Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court.


Senator Jerry McNerney

Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Streamline Construction of ADUs

Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed Sen. Jerry’s McNerney’s SB 543, which will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas.