Caucus News

State Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg, Senator Nancy Skinner, and Assemblymember Rob Bonta issued the following statements today, celebrating the California Supreme Court’s ruling that the state’s money bail system is unconstitutional:

State Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg, Senator Nancy Skinner, and Assemblymember Rob Bonta issued the following statements today, celebrating the California Supreme Court’s ruling that the state’s money bail system is unconstitutional:

SACRAMENTO -- Susanne Stirling, vice president of international affairs for the California Chamber of Commerce, has been instrumental in fostering economic development and cooperation between the state and other countries during the pandemic. For her service, Sen. Bill Dodd has named her Woman of the Year for Sacramento County.

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Ben Hueso’s (D-San Diego) legislation to create a new California Border Commission received unanimous approval yesterday from the Senate Committee on Governmental Organization. SB 684 requires a restructuring of California-Mexico border affairs under one public stakeholder commission to improve efficiency, maximize resources, and increase community input.

SACRAMENTO – Senate Leader Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement on the appointment by Governor Gavin Newsom of Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) to serve as California’s next Attorney General:

California state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, applauded Gov. Newsom’s nomination of Assemblymember Rob Bonta, D-Alameda, to be California Attorney General:

SACRAMENTO – With today’s announcement that Governor Gavin Newsom has nominated Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) for the next California Attorney General, Senator Bob Hertzberg has provided the following statement:

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced the establishment of the 2021-22 Legislative Session Senate Select Committees. These committees, and member appointments, are effective immediately. Senate Rules Committee adopted the Senate Select Committees today.

Senate Select Committee on the 2020 United States Census

Senator Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), Co-Chair

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Co-Chair

Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Salinas)

For Immediate Release 
SACRAMENTO – State Senator Josh Becker, D-Peninsula, shared this statement this afternoon:

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today recognized the month of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in an effort to bring attention to gambling addiction and connect people with treatment.

“We must promote a better understanding of problem gambling and prompt people struggling with problem gambling to seek help,” Sen. Dodd said. “Problem gambling is not only an addiction but it’s also a serious public health concern. Awareness and access to services are critical for anyone struggling with addiction, and that includes those facing gambling problems.”