Caucus News

Senator Josh Becker

“The Single Most Important Thing We Can Do To Reduce Energy Use In Buildings”

December 7, 2022

(Sacramento) – Setting building performance standards that will improve energy efficiency and cut costs for customers are the goals of Senator Josh Becker’s (D-San Mateo) new SB 48, which was introduced at the State Capitol.

Senator John Laird

Senator Laird Introduces Bill to Enhance Safety at Battery Storage Facilities

December 7, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz) has introduced Senate Bill 38 with the intent to enact future legislation to enhance worker safety at battery storage facilities.

Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Burbank’s Family Service Agency Dedicates the Michael & Anthony Portantino Suicide Prevention Library & Resource Center

December 7, 2022

Burbank, CA - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored to attend the dedication ceremony for the “Michael and Anthony Portantino Suicide Prevention Library and Resource Center” at the Family Service Agency (FSA) in Burbank.

Senator Dave Cortese

Senator Cortese Introduces Legislation to Raise the Age for Extended Foster Care

December 6, 2022

Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) has introduced Senate Bill (SB) 9 to give vulnerable youth the ability to stay in the extended foster care system until the age of 26.

Senator Susan Rubio

Senator Rubio’s New Housing Bill Encourages Innovative Regional Housing Solution Statewide

December 6, 2022

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) introduced a housing bill on the first day of the legislative session that will help local governments address the affordable housing shortage and homelessness crisis by establishing a framework for California cities seeking to create a regional housing trust. Recognized as a regional housing champion, Senator Rubio wants to give other cities the option to use this innovative approach that has proved so successful in her district.

Senator Josh Becker

Turning Parking Lots Into Clean Energy Power Plants

December 6, 2022

Becker’s New SB 49 Will Create Incentive For Companies To Build “Solar Canopies” To Generate Enough Electricity To Power Millions Of Homes
(Sacramento) – Making better use of the thousands of acres of parking lot spaces by encouraging businesses to build “solar canopies” that could generate enough electricity to power millions of homes is the goal of Senator Josh Becker’s (D-San Mateo) SB 49, which was introduced Monday at the State Capitol.

Senator Richard D. Roth

Senator Roth Introduces Bills on Child Abuse Prevention, Mental Health Access and Substance Abuse Education

December 5, 2022

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) introduced three bills demonstrating a range of priorities for the upcoming 2023-2024 legislative session.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd Introduces Bill Expanding Water Shutoff Protections

December 5, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today to expand provisions of his Water Shutoff Protection Act, ensuring more low-income Californians have uninterrupted access to essential drinking water, especially in times of skyrocketing costs.

Senator Benjamin Allen

Ben Allen Takes Oath of Office for New 24th Senate District at Launch of California’s 2023-24 Legislative Session

December 5, 2022

SACRAMENTO – After receiving more than two-thirds of all votes cast in the November 8 election for the new 24th Senate District, Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) was sworn into office today at the Capitol. Both houses of the California Legislature kicked off the 2023-2024 legislative session with organizational votes and family celebrations. Legislators will be in recess until January 5.

Senator Dave Cortese

Senator Cortese Introduces Bill to Tackle Youth Fentanyl Crisis

December 5, 2022

On the first day of Legislative Session, State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) introduced legislation to prevent opioid and fentanyl overdoses and death among California’s youth.
Senator Bill (SB) 10 will expand statewide prevention and education efforts to combat the skyrocketing overdoses and fentanyl-related deaths that have plagued youth statewide.