Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D–Silicon Valley) housing package continues its success in the Senate with seven bills advancing to the Assembly.
“Housing is the most pressing issue for all Californians, and this package of bills addresses the housing affordability crisis through the production and preservation of housing units, and protection of renters and homeowners,” said Dr. Wahab.

SACRAMENTO, California – (June 10, 2025) – California State Senator and Senate Majority Whip, Laura Richardson, is calling on the Administration to cease interference of local California safety enforcement authorities.

A key Senate Budget Subcommittee today voted to reject Governor Gavin Newsom’s controversial proposal to fast-track the costly and destructive Delta Tunnel Project via the state budget.

Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo Tuesday voiced his strong support for the choice of Senator Monique Limón as the Senate’s next leader. The Senate Democratic Caucus Monday voted unanimously for Limon to succeed current Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire in January.
Limón, a Latina from Santa Barbara, will be the first woman of color to hold the post.
“Senator Limón is a valued colleague and friend, and I’m thrilled for the people of California that she will hold this leadership position,” said Senator Christopher Cabaldon. “She has an inclusive style that will serve us well as we balance the many issues facing California.

Senator Caroline Menjivar released the statement below following her removal from Senate Budget Subcommittee 3 on Health and Human Services.

La Senadora Caroline Menjivar emitió la siguiente declaración tras su destitución del Subcomité 3 de Presupuesto del Senado sobre Salud y Servicios Humanos.

This week, the California State Senate passed 11 bills authored by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) that prioritizes economic solutions for working families across the state.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Melissa Hurtado (D–Bakersfield) is celebrating the passage of the majority of her Common Sense Plan by a full Senate vote as the bills are now eligible for voting, and passage, by the California Assembly.
The bills passed by the Senate were:
SB 224 – Preventing Artificial Water Shortages Act

Senate Bill 357, which was authored by Senator Caroline Menjivar to transform the juvenile justice system in Los Angeles County, passed the Senate House of Origin vote yesterday and was sent to the California Assembly.