SACRAMENTO, CA — On May 19, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 1279, which aims to reduce speed-related fatalities on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Long Beach, passed the Senate on a 32-6 vote. 
 

As the Governor’s May Revise seeks to cut acupuncture funding for Medi-Cal recipients, SB 944 helps protect acupuncture benefits from healthcare cuts.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Susan Rubio announced that multiple bills from her 2026 legislative package have officially advanced out of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The legislative package focuses on protecting children and survivors, increasing government transparency, supporting working families, strengthening economic development, expanding healthcare affordability, protecting immigrant communities, and improving access to education and public services.

Statement from Senator Akilah Weber Pierson on Tragic Shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego

For too many homeowners, upgrading a drafty old window to improve energy efficiency and comfort and to reduce costs is an expensive slog through dense regulations. SB 908 will streamline the process and cut red tape to give homeowners more affordable options to upgrade windows.

The Plug And Play Solar Act allows Californians to access small mobile solar units to lower energy costs.

Senator María Elena Durazo issued a statement following the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

SAN FRANCISCO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) released the following statement in response to the shooting of three people outside a mosque in San Diego:
“My heart goes out to the Muslim community in San Diego and across California in the wake of this horrific shooting. Islamophobia has no place in our state, and with bigoted attacks on the rise against Muslims and many other communities, it’s more important than ever that we band together in solidarity to condemn hatred and violence against any of our communities. 

SB 1088 clarifies end-of-life care directives, so Californians get the medical care they want when they can no longer express their wishes
SACRAMENTO – The Senate on Monday passed legislation by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear to ensure Californians get the end-of-life care they desire.

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), advanced Senate Concurrent Resolution 151, designating May as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Awareness Month in California.