Caucus News

SACRAMENTO — The California State Senate passed a bill today to require landlords to provide prospective tenants an energy efficiency disclosure form before renters sign a lease. The bill, SB 1026, authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) would enable renters to have more information about their potential energy bills as they consider their rental options.

SACRAMENTO — California living wage workers who are trying to balance today’s rising costs, while paying down yesterday’s debts, would gain greater paycheck protections under State Senator Bob Wieckowski’s SB 1477, which passed the Senate this afternoon.

SACRAMENTO — State Senator Bob Wieckowski’s (D-Fremont) bill to transition California away from single-use, one-pound propane cylinders to refillable canisters that are better for the environment and safer for consumers passed the state Senate this afternoon.  

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today voted unanimously to approve legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help California hospitals respond to public health crises including pandemics and other emergencies

FREMONT — State Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) issued the following statement about the passing of Robert “Spider” Cantley, the driving force for decades behind Crippsmas Place, a neighborhood holiday display of cartoon and animated movie characters that attracts thousands of visitors and raises funds for a variety of charities.  Cantley, who moved to Twain Harte about 15 years ago, passed away this weekend.  

SACRAMENTO – Fifteen bills representing the array of Senator Josh Becker’s legislative priorities were cleared by the powerful Senate Appropriation Committee on Thursday, allowing the bills to advance to a floor vote by the state Legislature’s upper house.
The deadline for bills to pass their house of origin is May 27. Senator Becker’s bills are among the roughly 300 that are eligible for Senate votes next week.

SACRAMENTO -  10 of Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) bills will be taken up for a full Senate vote after passing the Senate Appropriation Committee.The deadline for the Senate to approve these bills is May 31.

The bills heading to Senate floor from Appropriations are:

SB 834 (No Tax Exemption for Insurrection) - Ends tax-exempt status for nonprofits that engage in or support insurrection or overthrowing elections

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced new legislation that would create a blueprint for accelerating broadband deployment, including expanded wireless access, in an effort to improve connectivity for all Californians, especially low-income people and the underserved.

Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) and Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) sent a letter to United States Attorney General Merrick Garland raising their concerns about the increase in water rights being purchased by hedge funds, anti-competitive practices, and the potential impact to water security.

North Coast, CA – Senator McGuire issued the following statement regarding today’s ruling by the Surface Transportation Board regarding rail lines on the North Coast:

“Today’s decision wasn’t unexpected. We have been pushing to have all sides show their cards for months and this initial ruling now forces the Toxic Coal Train and Mendocino Railroad to come out of the shadows and defend their dangerous proposals.