Caucus News

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the Assembly Public Safety voted on ACA 3: The California Abolition Act. The measure aims to remove slavery and indentured servitude from the California constitution — without exceptions — to be then placed on the ballot for voters. Currently, California is one of only nine states that still permits involuntary servitude as a form of criminal punishment.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the Assembly Public Safety voted on ACA 3: The California Abolition Act. The measure aims to remove slavery and indentured servitude from the California constitution — without exceptions — to be then placed on the ballot for voters. Currently, California is one of only nine states that still permits involuntary servitude as a form of criminal punishment.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help train law enforcement officers in their criminal investigations and public interactions, ensuring they uphold civil rights and treat people with dignity and respect, cleared a key committee today.

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), have released the following statement today following the Legislature’s passage of the 2021-22 state budget bill:

Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) released the following statement upon the State Legislature passing Assembly Bill (AB) 128 the 2021-22 budget bill.

The proposed budget builds on priorities put forward in Senate’s “Build Back Boldly” plan and the Assembly’s “A Budget of Opportunity” blueprint. This budget package authorizes General Fund expenditures of $195.5 billion, and assumes $201.9 billion in total General Fund resources, representing a historic investment in the lives of all Californians.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today released the following statement after the California State Senate passed the 2021-2022 state budget ahead of the constitutional deadline:

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California Legislature unveiled its bold 2021-22 state budget proposal before the constitutional deadline.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) and Congressman David G. Valadao (R-Hanford) released the following statements regarding a letter they sent to Governor Gavin Newsom and the Federal Drought Task Force to ensure that the south Central Valley will be considered in drought decisions:

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding tomorrow’s reopening of the California economy and the lifting of many COVID-19 pandemic restrictions:

“The last 15 months have brought extreme hardship and loss,” Sen. Dodd said. “But working together, we now have the virus under control and have reached this important milestone. Your efforts to get vaccinated and practice social distancing have brought us to this point. For those who still have not been vaccinated, please do it now so California can make a full recovery.”