Senator Susan Rubio

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislature today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will allow the City of Rosemead to have access to funds for local infrastructure projects that have been unavailable. It now heads to the governor's desk. 

Senate Bill 1307 would allow the City of Rosemead to utilize funding established through the 1919 Lighting District funds for public benefits allowed under 1972 Landscape and Lighting Act.

SACRAMENTO, CA – The State Assembly today passed four bills by Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park).  

“These bills reflect some of my main priorities  – protecting domestic violence victims; increasing affordable housing; and being an advocate for my local communities,” Senator Rubio said. “I appreciate the Assembly members who supported these bills and look forward to the discussions in the following weeks to ensure these bills become law." 

Los Angeles, CA – Senadora estatal Susan Rubio acompañará a la Asambleísta Blanca Rubio para una entrevista virtual con la reconocida periodista Jackeline Cacho para LDF Líderes Del Futuro, ÚNETE e INSPÍRATE A CONTINUAR TU EDUCACIÓN el 12 de agosto a las 5:00 p.m. El registro es gratis.

La Senadora Rubio y la Asambleísta Rubio son inmigrantes y las primeras hermanas en servir juntas en la Legislatura de California.

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Assembly Public Safety Committee passed a bill on Wednesday by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will help ensure domestic violence services are accessible amid COVID-19.

Senate Bill 1276 will remove the 10 percent cash or in-kind matching requirement for state grants awarded to domestic violence programs that provide essential resources.

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Assembly Education Committee passed SB 614 by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) on Monday that will ensure teacher candidates are prepared with proven methods to teach diverse student populations how to effectively read.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senate Susan Rubio today announced that a City of La Puente student was awarded a $5,000 scholarship through the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF). 

Senator Rubio selected Areli Patino as one of this year’s recipients. Areli will be attending the University of California, Los Angeles. 

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Senate today unanimously passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing them to describe psychologically damaging and abusive behavior as supporting evidence in family court hearings and criminal trials. 

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today released a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

"As a former undocumented student who is now a member of the California Legislature, I know firsthand how hard DACA students work and how much they love and contribute to our country. Today’s Supreme Court decision is encouraging. I hope they continue to rule in favor of Dreamers, giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential and be productive citizens.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin) today praised Gov. Gavin Newsom for issuing an executive order that makes it easier for domestic violence shelters, which provide life-saving emergency services for victims, to receive state funds during this pandemic.

The governor’s order waives the 10% matching state requirement that shelters need to reach in order to receive state funding.  

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would expand protections for domestic violence survivors by allowing coercive control to be used as psychological harm in domestic violence proceedings.