SACRAMENTO – Sen. Catherine S. Blakespear, D-Encinitas, has introduced legislation to give communities and state agencies a realistic picture of how refinery sites will be cleaned up – and the costs involved – if and when they close.

Today, Senators Thomas J. Umberg and Sabrina Cervantes announced joint legislation to strengthen safeguards for California’s elections and protect voters from federal overreach and intimidation.

State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today introduced SB 1275, innovative legislation that would reduce the amount of taxes Californians pay to the federal government each year by up to an estimated $250 million.

SB 1301 (Allen) provides guardrails to preserve home insurance coverage for policyholders
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) introduced SB 1301 today to safeguard homeowners and renters from insurance nonrenewals to prevent loss of coverage.

State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today introduced SB 1240, new legislation that would help boost California nonprofit organizations in the wake of significant federal budget cuts.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D–Colton) and Assemblymember Mike Fong (D–Alhambra) announced companion legislation to formally recognize colleges and universities that excel at serving Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.

The $590 million loan will provide essential funding to transit agencies facing a fiscal cliff as the region considers a long-term self-help measure

Senator Josh Becker Joins Other Elected Officials and Education Leaders to Announce Legislation Making Free Community College Permanent in San Mateo County

SB 957, the Online Dating Safety and Transparency Act, designed to strengthen safety standards, transparency, and accountability across online dating platforms operating in California.

SACRAMENTO — Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) introduced SB 1209 today, a landmark legislative proposal sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, to give the California Department of Insurance long needed enforcement authority when insurers fail to comply with Report of Examination directives.