SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, introduced a package intended to keep the state’s High-Speed Rail project on time and on budget. As part of last year’s state budget, Senator Cortese and his colleagues secured a $1 billion investment in Cap-and-Invest funds each year for the next 20 years for the project. The proposed package aims to maximize limited financial resources while preserving trust and transparency among the public. 

SACRAMENTO, CA – Following yesterday’s hearing in the California Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José) issued the following statement on Senate Bill 1319 (SB 1319), the Private Equity Sunshine Act, joint-authored with Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles).

SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) has introduced Senate Bill 1246 (SB 1246) relating to accountability, oversight, and transparency of autonomous vehicles (AVs) such as driverless robotaxis. SB 1246 was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee and is now on its way to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  

El proyecto de ley SB 967 apunta a la gran población del estado que carece de refugio, al alentar a los gobiernos locales a construir más viviendas que puedan brindarles servicio inmediatamente
SACRAMENTO – El Comité de Vivienda del Senado aprobó el miércoles una legislación de la Senadora Catherine S. Blakespear (D-Encinitas) para incentivar a las ciudades y los condados a crear viviendas a las que las personas que luchan contra la falta de hogar puedan mudarse directamente desde la calle.

SB 1135 establishes a statewide program to reduce conflicts, keep people and animals safe, protect property and promote biodiversity
SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to establish a statewide program promoting coexistence with wildlife and codify a wolf-livestock coexistence and compensation program passed the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee on Tuesday.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A bill by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) to foster better communication between schools and law enforcement to identify threats to student safety passed the Emergency Management Committee today.

SACRAMENTO, CA — In a time of global uncertainty and volatility in energy markets, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) today announced the launch of his “Good News Climate” blog—an effort to highlight real progress and stories of optimism in the shared fight for a sustainable future.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As the 2026 legislative session continues to progress, I want to share a few of my priority bills and how I’m working to deliver results for Senate District 15 residents like you. 

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) issued the following statement regarding the death of Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputy Randy Hoppert:
“I am heartbroken about the sudden, tragic passing of Deputy Hoppert in the line of duty, and I stand with the Central Valley in honoring his service to the people of Tulare Country and the State of California. I send my deepest condolences to Deputy Hoppert’s family, friends and colleagues mourning his tragic and untimely death. His bravery will never be forgotten.”

Sacramento, CA — Today, Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. (D-San Diego), joined by the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, rallied at the California State Capitol today in support of Senate Bill 869, legislation that would require restaurant menus to clearly label beverages containing more than 50 percent of the recommended daily value for added sugar.