Approval of state legislation will help promote Jack London Square and activate leasing potential of vacant storefronts

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.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) released the following statement today after SB 682 (Allen) was vetoed. The bill would have phased out the use of toxic, unnecessary PFAS chemicals in six product categories, including cookware, food packaging, juvenile products, dental floss, cleaning products, and ski wax.

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.