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Senator Catherine Blakespear

Bill to Improve E-Bike Consumer Protections Clears Legislature, Goes to Governor

SB 1167 makes clear that electric vehicles too powerful or fast to meet the definition of an e-bike are not to be marketed or sold as e-bikes
 SACRAMENTO – The Legislature on Friday passed legislation by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to strengthen consumer protections around how electric bicycles are marketed and sold, and sent it to the Governor to sign. 


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Senator Jesse Arreguín

As Threats Against Election Officials Rise, California's Legislature Advances Bill Improving Protections

SB 239 addresses threats and intimidation directed at local public officials, particularly election officials


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Senator Melissa Hurtado

Hurtado Insta a California y a los Condados del Valle Central a Priorizar la Ciberdefensa

Sacramento, Calif. (August 28, 2026)— La senadora Melissa Hurtado está instando a California y a los condados del Valle Central a hacer de la ciberdefensa una prioridad inmediata tras la publicación de una nueva carta abierta firmada por más de 100 de las principales empresas de tecnología, ciberseguridad, finanzas e infraestructura del mundo, que advierte que existe una “ventana limitada para fortalecer las defensas cibernéticas.”


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Senator Melissa Hurtado

Hurtado Urges California and Central Valley Counties to Prioritize Cyber Defense

Sacramento, Calif. (August 28, 2026)—Senator Melissa Hurtado is urging California and Central Valley counties to make cyber defense an immediate priority following a new open letter signed by more than 100 of the world’s leading technology, cybersecurity, financial and infrastructure companies warning that there is a “limited window to strengthen cyber defenses.”


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Senator Scott Wiener

California Legislature Passes Senator Wiener’s Bill to Make ICE Mask Ban Enforceable

Senator Wiener’s legislation will restore the No Secret Police Act’s ban on extreme face masking by ICE, CBP and other law enforcement


Senator Jerry McNerney

Legislature OK’s McNerney’s Bill to Boost Nonprofits

The California Legislature today approved State Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 1240, legislation that would help boost California nonprofit organizations in the wake of significant federal budget cuts. 
SB 1240 would establish the Office of Nonprofit Empowerment within the Government Operations Agency – a one-stop shop to improve nonprofits’ access to essential resources and help organizations navigate the often-complicated processes of state government.


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Senator Scott Wiener

California Passes Senator Wiener’s Bill Allowing People to Sue ICE, Border Patrol For Violating…

Senator Scott Wiener’s No Kings Act will allow Californians to take ICE, Border Patrol, and other federal agents to court for violating their constitutional rights.


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Senator Christopher Cabaldon

Senator Cabaldon Responds to Solano Board Vote on Collinsville Shipbuilding

Senator Christopher Cabaldon’s Statement on Solano County's Collinsville Shipbuilding Decision


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Senator Dave Cortese

Senator Cortese’s SB 1425 Heads to Governor, Would Clear Path for Faster High-Speed Rail Construction

SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese’s Senate Bill 1425 (SB 1425) has cleared the California Legislature and now advances to the Governor’s desk, where it awaits his signature. SB 1425 would give the California High-Speed Rail Authority clear authority to manage and permit encroachments along the project’s rights-of-way.


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Senator Dave Cortese

Senator Cortese’s SB 1250 Heads to the Governor, Puts California on Track to Stop Deadly Wildlife-Vehicle…

SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) today announced that his Senate Bill 1250 (SB 1250), legislation to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve wildlife connectivity across California, has cleared the California Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature.