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Senator Benjamin Allen

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Senator Ben Allen Limit “the List” as Important Consumer Protection…

SACRAMENTO, CA – California wildfire survivors will now face one less burden on their road to recovery as Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 495, authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) and sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.


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Senator Bob Archuleta

Senator Bob Archuleta Leads Regional Rail Exploration Trip to Anaheim

As Trump Pulls $4B from California High-Speed Rail, Local Leaders Get Creative to Advance Transportation, Safety, and Economic Growth


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Senator Benjamin Allen

Property Tax Relief Delivered for Survivors of Recent Catastrophic Fires

SACRAMENTO – SB 663, authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades), was signed into law today to deliver needed property tax relief for survivors of the 2025 LA Fires, as well as the 2024 Mountain and Franklin Fires.


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Senator Catherine Blakespear

Legislation to Close Loophole in State’s Density Bonus Signed into Law by Governor

SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, to stop the exploitation of the state’s housing density bonus law was signed on Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.


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Senator Jesse Arreguín

Governor Signs Bills to Clear Obstacles to ADUs & Streamline Permitting

Three bills signed into law will advance the development of accessory dwelling units, improve the permitting process, and assist cities with housing law compliance


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Senator Tom Umberg

Strengthening CARE Court: Governor Newsom Signs Umberg Bill Expanding Mental Health Access

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 27, legislation to strengthen and expand California’s Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court.


Senator Jerry McNerney

Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Streamline Construction of ADUs

Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed Sen. Jerry’s McNerney’s SB 543, which will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas.


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Senator Scott Wiener

Governor Newsom Signs Senator Wiener’s Landmark Law To Build More Homes Near Public Transit

Senator Scott Wiener’s Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act (SB 79) creates less restrictive state zoning codes to allow more homes near transit, to lower costs for families while strengthening transit systems, slashing traffic congestion, and reducing carbon emissions.


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Senator Bob Archuleta

Senator Bob Archuleta Secures $1.5M for New Montebello Brush Fire Station

MONTEBELLO, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) has secured $1.5 million in state funds for fire protection infrastructure upgrades in the City of Montebello and its proposal to construct a dedicated Wildland Brush Fire Station.
The project is in response to newly released Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps designating large portions of northern Montebello as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard zones.


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Senator Josh Becker

Governor Signs Landmark Defending Californians’ Data Act

New Law will protect vital information, including immigration status, which can be used to target vulnerable communities.