Bill Heads to Assembly After 29-7 Vote; Would Remove 2027 Sunset on Attorney General's Inspection Framework

Today, the California State Senate passed SB 905 by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), legislation focused on strengthening utility accountability and addressing the underlying drivers of rising electricity costs for Californians. 

SB 1123 streamlines the enactment of regulations that have a significant public benefit, empowering California to set standards that protect the public from climate change, protect consumers from unfair business practices, set healthcare coverage standards, and rein in wealthy corporations.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) was on site and briefed by emergency response officials this morning regarding the ongoing hazardous materials situation in Garden Grove involving a chemical storage tank at an aerospace facility.

Senator María Elena Durazo issued a statement regarding today's oil spill in East Los Angeles.

Senator Reyes issued a statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order relating to artificial intelligence and the workforce.

Wahab Accountability Bill Advances Despite Formal Supervisorial Opposition

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly recognized Heart of Compassion Distribution as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for California’s 30th Senate District during the annual California Nonprofits Day celebration at the State Capitol.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) celebrated Vision To Learn in Sacramento today as a 2026 Nonprofit of the Year, recognizing nearly 15 years of service bringing quality eye care to students around California and the nation.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Susan Rubio announced that multiple bills from her 2026 legislative package have officially advanced out of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The legislative package focuses on protecting children and survivors, increasing government transparency, supporting working families, strengthening economic development, expanding healthcare affordability, protecting immigrant communities, and improving access to education and public services.