Senate Leader Atkins’ Bill to Strengthen San Diego River Conservancy Passes Senate Natural Resources
March 22, 2022
SACRAMENTO – Today, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water passed SB 1027, legislation by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) that would expand the jurisdiction of the San Diego River Conservancy (SDRC) to include the entire San Diego River watershed. The bill passed with a bipartisan 8-0 vote.
Senate Leader Atkins Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Abortion Services, Health Care for All Californians
March 3, 2022
SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced today that she has introduced a bill to clarify existing law that allows nurse practitioners meeting specified criteria to practice without physician supervision, including first trimester abortion care.
Senate Leader Atkins Praises Passage of SB 118, Senator Skinner’s Dedication to Helping UC Berkeley Students
March 14, 2022
SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement today regarding the Senate’s approval of SB 118, a bill that addresses environmental review of California’s public higher education campuses’ long-term development plans, and Senator Skinner’s commitment to helping future UC Berkeley students.
Senate Leader Atkins, Budget Chair Skinner Praise Agreement on Environmental Review of College Campus Plans, Ensure Access to Prospective UC Berkeley Students for 2022-23
March 11, 2022
SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Chair Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) released the following statement about a Legislative agreement that has been reached regarding environmental review of California’s public higher education campuses’ long-term development plans, which also would ensure access to a new generation of students at UC Berkeley for the 2022-23 academic year.
Legislative Leaders Propose Meaningful Tax Relief for Californians in Light of Soaring Fuel Costs
March 9, 2022
SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement on implementing meaningful tax relief for Californians:
Senate Leader Atkins Responds to State of the State Address
March 8, 2022
SACRAMENTO – Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2022 State of the State address, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement:
Senate Leader Atkins Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Abortion Services, Health Care for All Californians
March 2, 2022
SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced today that she has introduced a bill to clarify existing law that allows nurse practitioners meeting specified criteria to practice without physician supervision, including first trimester abortion care.
Lizzie Buchen Appointed to the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board
March 2, 2022
SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Elizabeth “Lizzie” Buchen to the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board. She fills the Senate’s position for a person with experience working on police accountability with community-based organizations.
Catalina Chacon Appointed to Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
February 23, 2022
SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Catalina Chacon to the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.
Caitlin Vega Appointed to the California Insurance Guarantee Association
February 23, 2022
SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Caitlin Vega, J.D. to the California Insurance Guarantee Association Board of Governors.
