Caucus News

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today his legislation to improve liability coverage for California motorists, protecting people injured in crashes as well those who might be exposed to paying higher medical and vehicle repair bills, has been approved by the Senate.

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1116, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which creates a payroll fund to support small nonprofit performing arts venues (SNPAOs), passed the Senate Floor.

SACRAMENTO - SB 1020, the Clean Energy, Jobs, and Affordability Act of 2022 passed the Senate today by a vote of 30 to 8. The legislation will enhance the state’s ability to meet the urgent challenges of climate change, adaptation, and resiliency through an equitable lens. It is authored by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced), and Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles).

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to ensure that every teacher in California has the retirement security offered by our state pension systems passed from the California State Senate.

Home ownership for low- and moderate-income Californians became closer to reality today after the California Senate approved a Sen. Bob Hertzberg plan to establish a $25 billion voter-endorsed general obligation bonds.

Senate Bill 1457 now goes to the Assembly for consideration.

The Senate today approved a plan to speed up the pace of transmission upgrades needed to connect offshore wind farms and other clean-energy sources to the state’s power grid.

SACRAMENTO — Seeking to continue the growth in construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that has increased under state reforms approved by the Legislature, the state Senate today passed SB 897 by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) to eliminate remaining barriers. The bill now goes to the Assembly for its consideration.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with joint author, Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton), Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, announced that their Senate Bill 1338, establishing CARE Courts in California, passed the Senate Floor this afternoon.
CARE Courts are a new policy framework proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom to provide community-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment services to Californians with the most acute challenges, many of whom are experiencing homelessness.

The Encino communities living by three dangerous bridges over the 101 Freeway will finally see some progress, as relentless advocacy prompted their State Senator, Henry Stern, to act.  As a result, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will announce tonight the expedited removal of the sagging Encino Avenue pedestrian overcrossing before Thanksgiving.

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) issued the following statement today regarding California’s efforts to curb gun violence: