Senator Kamlager’s Street Medicine Act, First of Its Kind, Passes Off the Senate Floor
August 30, 2021
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Senator Sydney K. Kamlager’s (D - Los Angeles) historic bill, AB 369: The Street Medicine Act, passed off the Senator Floor. The bill passed in a vote of 32-0, and now goes back to the Assembly for a concurrence vote.
California Legislature OKs Sen. Skinner’s Density Housing Bill, SB 290
August 30, 2021
The California state Senate today gave bipartisan approval to Sen. Nancy Skinner’s SB 290, which will update the state’s density bonus law to support more affordable housing, particularly for low-income college students. The Senate voted 32-4 in favor of SB 290 after the state Assembly approved it last week on a 66-1 vote. SB 290 now goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration.
Senator Leyva’s “Silenced No More Act” Clears Final Legislative Hurdle and Advances to Governor’s Desk
August 30, 2021
SACRAMENTO – Standing with survivors of workplace harassment or discrimination, the California State Senate today passed legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that would build upon current protections against secret settlements to now cover settlement agreements involving all forms of harassment or discrimination. Following today’s action, SB 331 now advances to the Governor for his consideration.
Senate Leader Atkins Praises Senate’s Passing of SB 9: ‘Giving Californians the Opportunity to Pursue Their Version of the California Dream’
August 30, 2021
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California State Senate passed Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins’ SB 9, the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s action. The bill is a critical piece of the Senate’s Housing Package, and would provide homeowners more options to create intergenerational wealth and widen opportunities for California’s working families.
Legislature Approves Sen. Dodd’s Wildfire Power Shutoff Bill
August 30, 2021
SACRAMENTO – With wildfires threatening new rounds of public safety power shutoffs across the state, the Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help local governments fund emergency operations centers during the planned power outages.
California Legislature Passes First-In-The-Nation Cancer Patients Bill of Rights Resolution by Senator Susan Rubio
August 30, 2021
SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature today passed a first-in-the-nation Cancer Patients Bill of Rights resolution by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park).
Senator Thomas J. Umberg Honors Orange County Small Business of the Year
August 30, 2021
(Sacramento, CA) – This weekend, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) honored The Recess Room in Fountain Valley, as Small Business of the Year for the 34th Senate District.
Legislative Report Says California Must Act Now to Avoid Inequitable Climate Resilience Strategy
August 27, 2021
SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (D-Los Angeles) chair and vice chair of Joint Legislative Emergency Management Committee released a report today calling for immediate action and state investment to prevent continuing inequities resulting from mounting climate disasters.
Umberg Legislation Advances to Assembly Floor and Governor’s Desk
August 27, 2021
(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that a significant portion of his 2021 Legislative Package passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee yesterday and will advance to the Assembly Floor and the Governor’s Desk in the coming weeks. These five bills consist of measures pertaining to genetic data, veterans, court efficiencies, and substance abuse.
Senator Susan Rubio Announces Vaccination Clinic in Partnership With the City of Baldwin Park and El Proyecto del Barrio
August 27, 2021
Baldwin Park, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today announced a vaccination clinic in partnership with the City of Baldwin Park and El Proyecto del Barrio for Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the Esther Snyder Community Center. The clinic will be open for adults and children 12 years and older, and will be providing the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Anyone who wants to receive a vaccination is encouraged to register at https://epdb.me/az0904 but can also do so on site.
