The California Legislature today approved Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 — groundbreaking legislation that would require human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to prevent abuses.
If enacted, SB 947 would be the first such law in the nation.

The California College Promise allows for waiving of tuition fees for qualified students enrolled in a community college

Senate Bill (SB) 1213 has passed its final legislative votes in the California Legislature and will now head to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for consideration. The bill establishes new market transparency requirements for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, helping ensure California’s clean transportation investments deliver greater value for fleet operators, taxpayers, and communities burdened by diesel pollution.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, on Monday issued the following statement regarding her decision not to move forward with SB 1259, legislation that sought to require oil refineries to disclose their plans for cleaning up their sites should they close:

The California Legislature tonight approved Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 813, landmark legislation that would establish a first-in-the-nation framework for independent, third-party assessments of potential safety risks posed by artificial intelligence systems.

The California Legislature today approved Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 1168, which is designed to protect Californians from skyrocketing utility rates caused by data centers.
SB 1168 would direct the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to examine data centers’ use of excessive amounts of energy and ensure that Californians don’t face rate hikes as a result.

SACRAMENTO – This week, the California Legislature approved Senate Bill 58 by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), which will direct the California Air Resources Board to update California’s air quality standard for hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a gas that is found at high concentrations in the Tijuana River Valley and the Salton Sea region. California’s hydrogen sulfide standard has not been updated since 1969.

Senator Arreguín Praises Progress on California Clean Miles Standard & Incentive Program

As SB 1399 awaits a floor vote, Senator Durazo is also pointing to results from legislation she authored to strengthen oversight of private detention facilities. SB 1132, signed by Governor Newsom in 2024, gives county health officers the authority to inspect privately operated detention facilities within their jurisdiction. Several counties including San Diego County and San Bernardino County have exercised that authority.

Senator Jesse Arreguin celebrates announcement after campaigning to convert the former horse racetrack into a regional park