Caucus News

SACRAMENTO – As California hits peak wildfire season, with multiple infernos across the state, the Legislature has approved a measure from Sen. Bill, D-Napa, that would encourage creation of defensible space, protecting life and property from future conflagrations.

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), and the Los Angeles Zoo were joined by Mayor Eric Garcetti today during a press conference to celebrate the allocation of $2.2 million from the 2022-2023 State Budget to support Los Angeles Zoo biodiversity and renovation projects.  The projects are set to benefit the protection of endangered species and the development of more accessible and inclusive facilities.  The funding was a result of a Portantino budget request on behalf of the Zoo.

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SACRAMENTO - Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) released the following statement:

Senator Becker’s portfolio of climate action, social justice, economic equity, affordable housing and patient care bills now heads to the full Assembly for the final stretch of legislative reviews. “I’m grateful to all my bill partners, community advocates and legislative colleagues whose support helped these measures reach this critical stage,” Senator Becker said.

SACRAMENTO – The Legislature has passed Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins’ (D-San Diego) SB 1041, legislation that would make permanent the sales tax exemption for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) and other qualifying organizations that provide financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, their family members, and survivors. The bill passed out of the Assembly Thursday on a 76-0 bipartisan vote, and it now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.

SACRAMENTO –  As California continues to safeguard protections for abortion access following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) moderated a roundtable discussion on reproductive rights with Vice President Kamala Harris and other California leaders today in San Francisco.

SACRAMENTO – A plethora of bills from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, advanced today to the Assembly floor, setting up voting that will send them to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk and continue the senator’s track record of being one of California’s most effective legislators.

“These bills are all about improving people’s lives, whether it’s expanding broadband access or protecting our communities from wildfire,” Sen. Dodd said. “It’s my great privilege to work on behalf of the people of this state. And I appreciate the support of my Assembly colleagues.”

SACRAMENTO – Responding to threats to the nation’s free election process by followers of former President Donald Trump, the California Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would ensure the state’s presidential electors cast ballots for candidates who win the popular vote and do not instead switch candidates or abstain from voting.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, said today’s informational hearing on California’s two competing sports-betting initiatives provided the public with a clear opportunity to receive an objective review of both measures from the state Legislative Analyst’s Office ahead of the Nov. 8 election. The hearing also allowed supporters and proponents of both measures, as well as members of the public to voice their positions.