Senator Anna M. Caballero

Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) announces the passage of SB 1449 the Unincorporated Area Annexation Incentive Program out of the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance with unanimous bipartisan support. SB 1449 creates a state matching grant program for cities that are annexing unincorporated areas. This bill will help fund infrastructure costs associated with annexation including sewer connections, sidewalks, storm drains, and streetlights. 

SACRAMENTO: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) shares legislative update on the status of her bill package.
“California is operating with a historic surplus, and for the first time since the COVID pandemic, our work is not limited due to constraints in place to prevent the spread of the virus.
This year I am working on a number of issues that include housing production, valley fever, and climate change among others and am thankful for the collaborative efforts between my colleagues as we work to bring relief to Californians.” Senator Anna Caballero, Senate District 12.

Traver: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Salinas) was honored to join Governor Newson and colleagues at a rural elementary school in the county unincorporated community of Traver. At the press conference, historic legislation announced last week, was signed. AB/SB 156 provides $6 billion in investment to expand broadband infrastructure, with a commitment of $1 billion specifically allocated for rural areas, like those in Senator Caballero’s district.

Sacramento: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Salinas) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 24, “Calley’s Law,” into law.

SACRAMENTO: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) announced her appointment as Chair of the Senate Governance and Finance Committee. The Committee exercises oversight on bills relating to the Board of Equalization, enterprise zones, vehicle license fees and taxes (estate, income, sales, property, and insurance).

SACRAMENTO: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) successfully secured $10 million to fund essential infrastructure needs in the rural, agricultural west side areas of Fresno County. She will spend the day in each city receiving funding to tour the future facility sites. 

SACRAMENTO: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) introduced SB 1268, in the memory of Curtis Williamson, which would ensure the immediate family or guardian of a minor whose death is being investigated by law enforcement will be provided information relating to the investigation, including the contact information of the investigative officers, and access to personal effects.

SACRAMENTO: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) and Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) introduced SB 1142, which seeks to increase resources for individuals who can become pregnant who seek abortion services in California. 

SACRAMENTO: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) introduced SB 1326 which would allow the import and export, of legally produced cannabis and cannabis products, to other states and authorize the Governor to enter into trade agreements with other U.S. states. SB 1326 requires the trade agreement to include public health, safety, and labeling standards, a system to regulate and track cannabis items, collection of applicable taxes, and require any out of state cannabis items delivered to California be tested, packaged, and labeled in compliance with California state law.

HURON: Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) will join Mayor Rey Leon of Huron for a special tree-planting event just ahead of Arbor Day.