Senator Susan Rubio

Senator Susan Rubio

Senator Susan Rubio

Senator Rubio Applauds President Biden and Congress for Bipartisan $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Legislation

November 15, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio, D-Baldwin Park, released a statement today applauding President Joe Biden and Congress for its bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that will invest in California's roads, bridges, broadband, and wildfire mitigation while creating thousands of clean-energy jobs.

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Rubio Statement on Veto of Senate Bill 805, “Save The Performing Arts Act of 2021”

October 18, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – State Senator Susan Rubio, D-Baldwin Park, released a statement today on the veto of Senate Bill 805, “Save The Performing Arts Act of 2021”:

“I want to thank the SB 805 coalition of small theaters and artists who advocated tirelessly this year for the arts in our most underserved communities. We made significant gains in raising awareness about the need to protect these important community spaces from closing.

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Rubio Bill Strengthening Reading Instruction For Children Signed by Governor Newsom

October 8, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that strengthens reading instruction and ensures teacher candidates are qualified and prepared to teach students based on best practices.

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Governor Newsom Signs Rubio Bill Allowing Victims to Use Remote Technology As They Seek Protection From Abusers

October 8, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom today signed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will provide greater protections and safety for victims as they try to leave dangerous situations. 

Senate Bill SB 538 strengthens protections for survivors of domestic violence by requiring California’s Superior Courts to maintain procedures allowing parties to electronically file for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Gun Violence Restraining Orders. The bill will also allow parties and witnesses to appear remotely at a hearing for the petition.

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Rubio Bill Creating Cancer Medication Donation Program Signed by Governor Newsom

October 5, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that will help the most vulnerable cancer patients obtain life-saving cancer medications.

Senate Bill 310 creates a cancer medication donation program by establishing a registration program for the collection and distribution of unused cancer medications under the Cancer Medication Recycling Act.

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Governor Signs Rubio Bill Protecting Victims of Revenge Porn

October 4, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that gives victims of revenge porn more time to report this type of abuse.

Senate Bill 23 extends the statute of limitations for victims who discover that their private, intimate images have been publicly released without their consent. The bill gives victims up to a year after discovery to seek charges against the perpetrators.

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Governor Newsom Signs Rubio Bill Targeting Bias in Housing Practices

September 28, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) requiring real estate professionals to take implicit bias training as part of their licensing requirements.

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CA Legislature Passes Rubio Bill Targeting Childhood Racial Disparities in Healthcare

September 9, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislature today passed a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that targets childhood racial disparities in healthcare.

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Senator Susan Rubio Bill Strengthening Reading Instruction For Children Passes State Assembly

September 8, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Assembly today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that strengthens reading instruction and ensures teacher candidates are qualified and prepared to teach students based on best practices.

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CA State Assembly Passes Rubio Bill Targeting Bias Against People of Color in Housing Practices

September 8, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Assembly today passed a bill by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) requiring real estate professionals to take implicit bias training as part of their licensing requirements.