Caucus News

Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Portantino Reappointed Chair of the State Senate Appropriations Committee

December 14, 2020

Sacramento, California – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino’s (D–La Cañada Flintridge) was reappointed to Chair the State Senate Appropriations Committee by State Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins’ (D – San Diego).

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd Reappointed to Lead Key Committee

December 14, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, was reappointed today to the chair of the powerful Senate Governmental Organization committee, which oversees a wide array of important policy areas – from emergency services to alcoholic beverage laws.

Senator Toni Atkins

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Committee Membership for the 2021-22 Legislative Session

December 14, 2020

SACRAMENTO –Senate President pro Tempore, Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), today announced the Senate’s committee membership assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative session. 

 

Standing Committees

Agriculture

Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno), Chair
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger), Vice Chair
Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Salinas)
Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton)
Senator Steven M. Glazer (D-Contra Costa)
 

Senator Nancy Skinner

Sen. Skinner Issues Statement on Being Named CA Senate Budget Chair

December 14, 2020

California state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, released the following statement today on being appointed to be chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee:

Senator Dave Cortese

California Senator Dave Cortese to Serve as Chair of the Senate Labor Committee

December 14, 2020

President pro Tempore of the California Senate, Toni Atkins, today announced that Senator Dave Cortese would serve as Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee. Of the 23 committees in the California Senate, the Labor Committee is tasked with analyzing bills that affect workers, ranging from issues such as workers’ safety, compensation, insurance, and unemployment as well as bills relating to public employees.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd Lauded for Helping People with Disabilities

December 14, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, a longtime advocate for people with disabilities and author of a law this year to protect nursing home residents from coronavirus by allowing them to receive care in their homes, was recognized for his legislative leadership by Disability Rights California.

Senator Bill Dodd

Sen. Dodd Proposes Law Against Faithless Electors

December 10, 2020

SACRAMENTO – With increased national attention on the manipulation of the Electoral College system, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today proposed new legislation for California that would ensure the state’s presidential electors cast ballots for candidates who won the popular vote and do not instead switch candidates or abstain from voting.

Senator Dave Cortese

Senator Dave Cortese Supports Launch of California's Largest Private Fund for Extremely Low-Income Housing

December 9, 2020

A partnership of Facebook, the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC), and Destination: Home was launched this morning and is set to become California’s largest private fund for extremely low-income (ELI) housing.

Senator Susan Rubio

Senator Rubio Mandatory Kindergarten Bill Bolsters Early Childhood Education

December 9, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CA – Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) introduced an early childhood education bill that will ensure all children receive critical instruction in their earliest years of learning. SB 70 will require students to complete one year in kindergarten before entering the first grade so that they are prepared socially and academically.

Senator Dave Cortese

Senator Dave Cortese Supports Launch of California's Largest Private Fund for Extremely Low-Income Housing

December 9, 2020

A partnership of Facebook, the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC), and Destination: Home was launched this morning and is set to become California’s largest private fund for extremely low-income (ELI) housing.