SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to improve coordination among military and civil authorities to protect against interpersonal violence was passed on Tuesday by two Senate committees.

SACRAMENTO – La legislación presentada por la Senadora Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, para mejorar la coordinación entre las autoridades militares y civiles con el fin de prevenir la violencia interpersonal, fue aprobada el martes por dos comités del Senado.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Melissa Hurtado (D- Bakersfield) today advanced Senate Bill 401, legislation that would allow the state’s political watchdog, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to temporarily extend deadlines for public office holders to file their statements of economic interest if they reside in an area where an emergency situation declared by the Governor or a local governing body agency has affected the

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Melissa Hurtado (D- Bakersfield) today advanced Senate Bill 557, legislation that updates California’s definition of Family Resource Centers to reflect current best practices and align state law with recent federal action.

SACRAMENTO – As we continue to reflect on one year since the LA Fires, Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) joined Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) to honor the 31 lives lost in the terrible disaster.
“For many in our communities, the pain of the fires has not abated,” said Senator Allen. “This is especially true for the friends and families of the 31 people who did not survive the fire. We honor their memory today and maintain our commitment to rebuilding our communities as we move into 2026.”

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today announced the introduction of SB 881, new legislation that will help California farmers fight hunger. 
SB 881 will enable farmers, growers, and food producers to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and more to food-insecure families and receive tax credits for donating surplus food to food banks.

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January 9, 2026
 
Senator Susan Rubio's Statement on the Governor’s 2026 Budget Proposal
 
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Susan Rubio (D–Baldwin Park) issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2026–27 State Budget:

SB 46 enforces the two-term limit for presidents and protects California voters from a potential Constitutional crisis

Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) shared the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026/27 budget proposal released today:

La Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Ángeles) compartió la siguiente declaración sobre la propuesta de presupuesto 2026/27 del Gobernador Gavin Newsom, publicada hoy: