Ben Hueso

San Diego, CA – April 12, 2019 – In response to the report entitled “Wildfires and Climate Change: California’s Energy Future” released today by Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, issued the following statement:

“I thank Gov. Newsom for his engaged leadership as we explore policies to reduce wildfire risks and make California more resilient in the face of climate change.

San Diego, CA – March 1, 2019 – California State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) joined officials from the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) today at San Diego City College to announce the introduction of Senate Bill No. 416, which would expand workers’ compensation coverage to all peace officers for specific categories of injuries that are presumed to be work-related.

Sacramento, CA – March 4, 2019 – The California State Legislature today hosted its annual Woman of the Year ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento as part of Women’s History Month. The ceremony honors women of all ages, backgrounds and interests who are passionate and committed to empowering

Sacramento, CA – February 28, 2019 – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins today announced the reappointment of State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) as Chair of the Senate Select Committee on California-Mexico Cooperation. This will be Sen. Hueso’s third legislative session serving as Chair of this Select Committee in the Senate after having chaired a similar committee in the Assembly from 2011-2013.

Los Angeles, CA – February 19, 2019 – A new bill introduced today in the California State Senate would make it illegal to use or allow the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling acts.

The Circus Cruelty Prevention Act (Senate Bill No. 313), authored by State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), recognizes both the animal welfare concerns, and public safety concerns of circuses and other traveling shows that force wild or exotic animals to perform.

Sacramento, CA – February 4, 2019 – Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) today introduced a bill to stop illegal robocall scams known as “neighbor spoofing” whereby scammers attempt to trick consumers into answering calls from imposters posing as local callers. SB 208 sets a deadline for telecommunications providers to take the steps necessary to stop these illegal scams, while also ensuring that the CPUC can collaborate with the California Attorney General’s Office to support action against illegal robocallers.

Sacramento, CA – January 29, 2019 – In response to PG&E announcing it has filed for federal Chapter 11 bankruptcy, California State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, today issued the following statement:

“In light of PG&E’s notice earlier this month, today’s filings should come as no surprise; nonetheless, it’s disheartening that it has come to this.

Sacramento, CA – January 14, 2019 – In response to PG&E announcing its intention to file for bankruptcy, California State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, today issued the following statement:
“Californians depend on reliable gas and electrical power to heat and cool homes, run hospitals and fire stations, and more. We all have a shared interest in making sure we have healthy and dependable utilities to provide this necessary power.

San Diego, CA – December 21, 2018 – As 2018 comes to a close, State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) is proud to announce that ten bills he authored will go into effect on January 1, 2019. All of these bills were passed by both houses of the California State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.

San Diego, CA – November 20, 2018 – State Senator Ben Hueso (D-40th District) kicked off the holiday season by hosting six turkey drive events over the past week, providing turkeys to approximately 350 families in need throughout San Diego and Imperial counties.