SACRAMENTO – Across the state, women in rural communities face a growing healthcare crisis due to the lack of maternity care options. Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire’s (D-North Coast) bill, SB 669, to increase access to perinatal care in rural communities through a first-of-its-kind pilot project, was signed by Governor Newsom last week.

SACRAMENTO – In a big win for climate action, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed into law Senator Cortese’s SB 30 that prevents the resale of high-polluting diesel trains decommissioned by public entities. It closes a major loophole that would have allowed older diesel-powered locomotives to be sold to other states or countries, relocating the pollution rather than eliminating it. 

Senator Caroline Menjivar, author of Senate Bill 20, released the following statement after the Governor signed the bill into law.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation that modernizes California’s Unclaimed Property Law by clearly defining how virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are to be treated. SB 822 ensures that abandoned virtual currencies are handled just like stocks—safeguarded by the State Controller’s Office until they can be reunited with their rightful owners.

La Senadora Caroline Menjivar, autora del Proyecto de Ley del Senado 20, emitió la siguiente declaración después de que el Gobernador firmó el proyecto de ley.

The passage of SB 63 and SB 105 will pave the way for long-term fiscal stability and accountability of public transit

Eight of nine bills sent to Governor Newsom by Senator Reyes have been signed into law.

Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 31, which will help drought-proof California by boosting the use of recycled water. SB 31 would also protect the state’s fresh water supply by allowing businesses, homes, and agencies to expand their use of recycled water for irrigation and other uses, rather than relying on drinking water.

Senator María Elena Durazo announced today that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 580, the Strengthening Immigrant Protection Response Guides Act, into law.

Senator Caroline Menjivar released the following statement after Governor Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation she authored, Senate Bill 68 - Allergen Disclosures for Dining Experiences (ADDE).