I am pleased to announce that several of my bills are on their way to the governor for signature. These bills represent issues and concerns of my constituents and those of everyday Californians.

SB 1330 will enhance legal protections for utility employees engaged in essential infrastructure work

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that seven bills from his 2026 legislative package have passed the Legislature and are headed to the Governor’s desk.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) celebrated the federal court decision upholding Oregon’s right to enforce its packaging recycling law.

Senator Durazo’s Bill to Make Permanent Cal DOJ’s Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities Cleared the Assembly Floor in a 59-19 Vote

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 423, the Detention Facility Transparency Act, passed the Legislature and now heads to the Governor’s desk for a signature. 
 

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.

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.