Senator Scott Wiener

SACRAMENTO – A new bill introduced by Senator Mark Leno would prohibit state agencies from doing business with companies that fail to offer transgender employees the same health care coverage and benefits they provide all other workers. Senate Bill 703 builds on existing California law that requires gender nondiscrimination in employee benefits. Specifically, it prohibits a state agency from entering into a contract in the amount of $100,000 or more with any company that does not offer equal benefits based on an employee’s gender identity.

SB 763 Informs Consumers about Flame Retardant Chemicals in High Chairs, Changing Pads, Baby Carriers, Nap Mats and Other Popular Products

Press Conference: Friday, March 13
10 a.m. – Larkin Street Youth Services
SAN FRANCISCO – Senator Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, will join homeless youth advocates and other elected officials in San Francisco on Friday to announce important new legislation that gives homeless youth greater access to high school proficiency and equivalency exams. SB 252 would prohibit the Department of Education or testing companies from charging an exam fee to young people in California who are homeless.
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SACRAMENTO – Homeless youth across California would have greater access to the high school proficiency and equivalency exams under new legislation introduced by Senator Mark Leno. Senate Bill 252 would prohibit the Department of Education or testing companies from charging an exam fee to young people who are homeless.

SAN FRANCISCO – Senator Mark Leno is teaming up with environmental protection advocates today to announce legislation that would protect wildlife in the event of a marine spill involving a non-petroleum based substance. The legislation was inspired by the recent discovery of a mysterious sticky gray substance, dubbed in press reports as “mystery goo,” in the San Francisco Bay that killed more than 200 birds and threatened many more.

Upcoming Van Ness Street Closures
Over the next few months, portions of Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco will be closed to vehicles for three 72-hour periods. These planned street closures are due to construction activity for California Pacific Medical Center's new health care facilities.
During the planned closures, Van Ness Avenue will continue to serve MUNI and Golden Gate Transit bus routes and pedestrians along one side. There will also be limited access for local drivers. Detour signs will be posted to direct drivers to alternate routes.