Caucus News

Bill Monning

Measure to Protect Seniors and their Families from Delayed Payments Passes Key Assembly Committee

June 14, 2016

(SACRAMENTO, CA)  - The Assembly Committee on Human Services passed out Senate Bill (SB) 939, authored by Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel), which would help protect Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) residents and their estates against significant delays in lump-sum entrance fee repayments.

Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Senator Liu Announces Nonprofit of the Year

June 14, 2016

For Immediate Release
Contact: Daniel Cedeno

May 9, 2016
(909) 599-7351

Daniel.Cedeno@sen.ca.gov

SENATOR CAROL LIU ANNOUNCES NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

Senator Nancy Skinner

Key Assembly safety panel OKs Sen. Hancock bill prohibiting high-capacity gun magazines

June 14, 2016

Senate Bill 1446 passes

SACRAMENTO – Three days after the worst mass shooting in American history, the Assembly Public Safety Committee today approved a bill by Sen. Loni Hancock to prohibit the possession of any ammunition-holding device for an assault-style weapon that holds more than 10 rounds – known as "high-capacity magazines."

Senator Henry Stern

Senator Pavley amends legislation focused on strengthening California's climate policy

June 14, 2016

SACRAMENTO -- Senator Fran Pavley has amended SB 32, a bill that drives California’s long story of climate leadership another step forward. In addition, Senator Pavley congratulated Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia on amending his AB 197, a critical measure to provide oversight, transparency and equity to the state's climate programs.

Senator Nancy Skinner

GUEST PRESS RELEASE: Public health experts highlight risks of coal trains

June 14, 2016

Community leaders ask Oakland Council to vote NO on coal in light of experts’ findings                                                                               

OAKLAND, Calif. – A public health experts panel today released the results of an independent inquiry (http://tinyurl.com/CoalTransport) into the health and safety hazards of the proposal to ship coal through Oakland.

Kevin de León

California’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program Continues to Stimulate Economy, Create Jobs

June 13, 2016

 

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) today congratulated the California Film Commission as it launched year two of the retooled and expanded film and TV tax credit program by naming the first round of recipients for the new fiscal year.

Senator Nancy Skinner

Sen. Loni Hancock joins women senators reading portions of Stanford rape victim's letter on Senate Floor

June 13, 2016

Watch this video by clicking on the link below. 

Kevin de León

Statement: California Senate Leader on the Tragedy in Orlando

June 12, 2016

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement on the attack in Orlando:

"Yet again. 

"A mass shooting happens across the nation but we always feel it right in our hearts. My heart right now aches tremendously for the families of the victims in Orlando. These were real lives that were lost, not just a number, and I can only imagine the infinite sea of sorrow this terrible tragedy has caused. 

Kevin de León

STATEMENT: Pro Tem Congratulates Senator Mitchell on Maximum Family Grant Repeal

June 10, 2016

LOS ANGELES – California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement following the passage of the Budget Conference Committee report: 

Kevin de León

Pro Tem de León, Speaker Rendon Statement on Budget Conference Report

June 10, 2016

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) and Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Paramount) released the following statement following the passage of the Budget Conference Committee report: