SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today announced the introduction of SB 1196, which will streamline the creation of accessory dwelling units by accelerating utility service connections.
SB 1196 would establish clear timelines for utility hookups for ADUs, also known as backyard cottages or “casitas,” and institute penalties for utilities that fail to provide timely service connections.

SFO incident shines a spotlight on necessity of tracking ICE activity

Viral video of ICE brutally detaining a woman and child at San Francisco International Airport is a preview of ICE’s new expansion to airports across the country.

State government should function to serve the people. Instead, residents have encountered a lack of transparency and inconsistent enforcement of policies that have severely impacted tenants' health, financial stability, and access to affordable housing.

SB 934 protects survivors of conversion therapy by allowing them to seek justice and compensation in court through malpractice claims, protections for LGBTQ youth against this deeply harmful and ineffective practice.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As Chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee that oversees California’s tax administering agencies, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) today pushed for a fuel tax credit budget proposal that will boost California’s economy and help maintain skilled and trained jobs in the energy sector.

The BASED Act will protect competition and unlock innovation by preventing Big Tech companies from favoring their own products and services over those of competitors over smaller companies.

Calls for Chavez name to be removed and state holiday ended

SACRAMENTO – This week, two key committees in the California State Senate passed Senate Bills 886 and 887, two measures authored by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) designed to protect California ratepayers from the potential increased costs and environmental damage caused by data centers.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, issued the following statement in response to recent reports of allegations of sexual abuse made against Cesar Chavez: