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

AB/SB 186 will mitigate the impact of SB 122 to maintain a competitive
Film & Television Tax Credit Program in California

Senate Bill 1414 has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, bringing San Bernardino County one step closer to establishing a truly independent citizens redistricting commission.

SB 239 addresses threats and intimidation directed at local public officials, particularly election officials

Senator Wiener’s legislation will restore the No Secret Police Act’s ban on extreme face masking by ICE, CBP and other law enforcement

SACRAMENTO, CA – Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1188 by Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), clarifying that students receiving home instruction, participating in independent study, or attending private schools may participate in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs at their local public schools when a JROTC program is not available through their current educational placement.

Senator Scott Wiener’s No Kings Act will allow Californians to take ICE, Border Patrol, and other federal agents to court for violating their constitutional rights.

Senator Christopher Cabaldon’s Statement on Solano County's Collinsville Shipbuilding Decision

SACRAMENTO, CA – On August 26, 2026, Senator Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 937 passed the Legislature and now heads to the Governor’s desk for a signature. SB 937 will limit the use of flash-bang devices for crowd control and prohibit the use of flash-bangs and explosive breaching charges for immigration enforcement.