Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee has approved his request to conduct a state audit of the Orange County Board of Education and its public administration practices.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 1077, which will prepare California for potential future federal shutdowns impacting CalFresh benefits, passed the Senate Human Services Committee on a 5-0 vote.
 

Senate Bill 1159 authored by Senator Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo), passed the Privacy, Digital Technologies & Consumer Protection Committee yesterday with unanimous and bipartisan support. The bill ensures the voices of real people are heard in government and not drowned out by AI.

SB 1330 (Arreguín D-Oakland) will enhance legal protections for utility employees and other workers engaged in essential infrastructure work

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes announced substantive amendments to SB 1075 – The Clean Air Promise Act - to strengthen enforcement of California’s landmark community air protection framework established under AB 617 (Garcia, 2017)—ensuring that commitments to reduce air pollution in the state’s most impacted communities are fully implemented.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes announced amendments to SB 873 – Kick ICE Out of Courts – to further clarify expectations for federal immigration enforcement activity on and around courthouse grounds.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly honored the 2026 Women of Achievement for California’s 30th Senate District during a special ceremony held in the City of Industry in recognition of Women’s History Month.
This annual celebration highlights extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and professional excellence have made a lasting impact across the district and throughout the region.

A bipartisan group of California legislators and veteran leaders today announced the formation of the California Legislative Veterans Caucus, an initiative dedicated to honoring, supporting, and promoting the wellbeing of veterans and military families across California.

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

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) praised the efforts of Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta to curb hospice fraud, highlighted by the recent announcement that over 280 fraudulent providers have been shut down.