Caucus News

Watch, listen to Sen. Loni Hancock D-Oakland, talk about the need for Senate Bill 1446, which would ban the possession of high-capacity ammo clips and passed the Senate today, HERE:

An excerpt:

SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, the California State Senate passed a comprehensive set of Assembly and Senate bills to improve public safety and stem the scourge of gun violence in California. The bills represent some of the most ambitious legislative action ever taken to keep guns and ammunition out of the hands of criminals, reduce the killing capacity of military-style firearms, and include a proposal to create a first-of-its-kind research center for gun-related violence. All measures passed the Senate floor today and are now on their way to the Assembly.

Approves bill to fill gap created by Congressional limit on federally funded research
SACRAMENTO–The State Senate voted 24-14 today to establish a Firearm Violence Research Center at the University of California, filling the gap left by Congressional restrictions on firearms research.

SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, the Senate will vote on a comprehensive set of Senate and Assembly bills to improve public safety and stem the scourge of gun violence in California. The bills represent some of the most ambitious legislative action ever taken to keep guns and ammunition out of the hands of criminals, reduce the killing capacity of military-style firearms, and include a proposal to create a first-of-its-kind research center for gun-related violence.

SACRAMENTO - The federal government approved the state’s specialized tax on Managed Care Organizations (MCO) that will bring in about $1.1 billion for Medi-Cal, in addition to allocating more money for people with developmental disabilities.

The tax on all managed care plans will provide stable and ongoing funding for Medi-Cal and allow California to maximize its share of existing federal dollars without negatively affecting premiums.

SENATOR GALGIANI: STOP THE DESTRUCTION OF CALIFORNIA CITRUS

State Senator Jerry Hill, Assemblymember Adam Gray and Senator Robert Hertzberg applaud Governor Jerry Brown for his commitment today to start funding a statewide earthquake early warning system that would help save lives and protect the public before temblors strike.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Mark Leno, Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, released the following statement today regarding Governor Jerry Brown’s revised budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year:
“California’s economy is strong and its fiscal position is stable. Although revenues are slightly lower than January’s projections, the adjustment is small and not a major shift in fortunes.  Governor Brown’s budget revision builds upon that fiscal stability and sets aside revenues for an uncertain future.

SACRAMENTO - California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) released the following statement on Governor Jerry Brown’s May Revise budget proposal:

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May 13, 2016
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Senator Holly J. Mitchell responds to Governor’s new budget