Ben Hueso

Sacramento, CA – September 6, 2018 – Last week the California State Legislature approved Senate Bill No. 1155 by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), which seeks to improve access to justice for thousands of Californians by expanding language access services within the state court system. To promote this objective, the legislation would allow small claims courts in California to provide interpreters to Limited English Proficient (LEP) court users during any and all court proceedings.

Sacramento, CA – August 31, 2018 – The California State Legislature yesterday gave its final approval for Senate Bill No. 1181, authored by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), which would authorize the Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to enter into an agreement directly with one or more Local Conservation Corps to perform emergency or disaster response services at the discretion of CalOES. The measure received unanimous bicameral support and now awaits action by Governor Jerry Brown.

Sacramento, CA – August 30, 2018 – Senator Ben Hueso’s (D-San Diego) childhood lead poisoning prevention legislation, Senate Bill No. 1097, today received final approval from the State Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk for action. The bill, which was approved unanimously by both houses, would impose greater reporting requirements on the State of California with regards to childhood lead exposure, a critical step in ensuring appropriate case management data related to children who have been exposed to lead.

Sacramento, CA – August 30, 2018 – The California State Legislature today voted to approve a resolution authored by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) that urges the federal government and the US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) to take immediate action to adequately address cross-border pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. Senate Joint Resolution No. 22 received overwhelming bipartisan and bicameral support and will be sent to the U.S. Congress for their information.

San Diego, CA – August 28, 2018 – After learning that the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and the Port of San Diego have reached a settlement regarding the rental car fee currently being collected that will fund the construction of a parking garage on the Chula Vista Bayfront, State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) today issued the following statement:

San Diego, CA – August 1, 2018 – After learning of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s decision to join a lawsuit against the Port of San Diego, State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) today issued the following statement: 

San Diego, CA – July 26, 2018 – In response to the California State Auditor’s audit report finding that the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) cannot demonstrate that it employs the appropriate number of public health nurses to efficiently serve its residents, State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) today issued the following statement:
 

Sacramento, CA – June 20, 2018 – California Small Business Day 2018 was celebrated yesterday in Sacramento, honoring organizations statewide as Small Businesses of the Year. Each honoree was selected by their local legislator as a standout small business in their district. Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) recognized Rico’s on 3rd as the 40th Senate District’s 2018 Small Business of the Year in recognition of its support of the community, and steadfast commitment to customer service and high business ethics.

Sacramento, CA – June 18, 2018 – As part of the State Legislature’s 2018-2019 State Budget, Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) helped secure millions of dollars in State funding for much-needed improvements in the 40th Senate District, including water quality projects, construction of public facilities and workforce development programs.

Sacramento, CA - June 14, 2018 - Senator Ben Hueso announced today that the State Legislature passed a balanced and on-time 2018-19 State Budget. As the fifth largest economy in the world, this budget continues our economic progress while planning for future economic uncertainties by setting aside the maximum financial reserve the law allows.