Caucus News

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd: UC Davis Wine Sales Bill Clears Committee

May 13, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today his legislation to allow UC Davis to sell wine made by viticulture and enology students, generating funds for the university during uncertain financial times caused by the coronavirus pandemic, has cleared a key committee.

Senator Anthony J. Portantino

State Senate Announces Economic Recovery and Housing Stability Plan

May 12, 2020

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) commends Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins’s (D - San Diego) on the announcement of the Senate Democratic Caucus’ proposal for the state budget and California’s economic recovery in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Portantino Bill, Inspired by Burbank USD, Shields School District Employees from Financial Harm during Natural Disasters Clears First Committee

May 12, 2020

Sacramento, California – Today, State Senator Anthony J. Portantino’s (D - La Cañada Flintridge) presented SB 805 before the Senate Education Committee.  The bill passed the committee 6-0 and will now go to Senate Appropriations.

Holly J. Mitchell

Unemployment Resources during COVID-19

May 12, 2020

While the world is changing every day, the number of unemployed Californians has grown exponentially. If you have recently lost your job, hours reduced, or know someone who is experiencing unemployment, know you are not alone. The state and federal government is working overtime to gather resources to assist during this time of uncertainty. Here are some important programs that can help:

EDD-Unemployment Insurance Information:

Senator Mike McGuire

Senator McGuire, Assemblymember Wood and Mendocino County work together to secure testing site

May 12, 2020

Sacramento, CA – Senator Mike McGuire and Assemblymember Jim Wood have been diligently working with county officials to ensure rural Californians are not left behind in coronavirus testing deserts as the state boosts the number of testing sites. 

Currently, there are over 700,000 Californians who still aren’t within an hour’s drive of a testing site after a commitment was made by the state that all Californians will be within a one hour drive of a site. Obviously, this is unacceptable to both the Assemblymember and Senator.

Senator Toni Atkins

What Others Are Saying: Senate’s COVID-19 Recovery Proposals

May 12, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), along with Senators Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), and Robert M. Hertzberg (D-Los Angeles), unveiled the Senate Democratic Caucus’ proposal for the state budget and California’s economic recovery.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd’s Bill to Protect School Funding Clears Committee

May 12, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would prevent schools struggling with the coronavirus pandemic from incurring additional financial setbacks caused by wildfire-related power shutoffs from Pacific Gas & Electric and other utilities cleared a key committee today.

Senator Toni Atkins

Senate Leaders Unveil Proposed State Budget Approach, Proposal to Aid California’s Economic Recovery

May 12, 2020

SACRAMENTO – As the California State Senate returns to the Capitol and resumes session this week, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), along with Senators Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), and Robert M. Hertzberg (D-Los Angeles), unveiled the Senate Democratic Caucus’ proposal for the state budget and California’s economic recovery.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd: Pleasant Hill Grocery Outlet is Small Business of the Year

May 12, 2020

Jerry Hill

Bill Barring Retail Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products Faces Key Hearing Wednesday

May 12, 2020

The Senate Health Committee holds a key hearing on SB 793, the bill to prohibit store sales of flavored tobacco products in an effort to halt the alarming rise in nicotine consumption by youth.