Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) today announced new legislation designed to strengthen accountability for investor-owned utilities, align executive incentives with the interests of ratepayers, and identify cost savings across California’s electric system. SB 905 proposes several reforms intended to control the growth of electricity costs while ensuring utilities deliver reliable service and responsible investment in the state’s energy infrastructure.

The recent news involving a longtime labor leader, Cesar Chavez, and the incredible courage of respected voices like Dolores Huerta and other victims, who recently came forward about their abuse, is deeply troubling and heartbreaking. 
As a survivor of domestic violence, I know how difficult it can be to tell your story and find the courage to come forward publicly. I commend the courage of Dolores Huerta and those who have shared their experiences — we see you, we hear you, and we stand with you. 

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes issued a statement in in response to a New York Times investigative report detailing allegations of abuse by César Chávez, including harm against young girls and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.

In a rare occurrence, Northern and Southern California legislators, environmental groups, and State Water Contractors united today to protect California’s primary water source for decades to come.
SB 872 is groundbreaking legislation that would address two major issues impacting California’s main water supply: repairing aging levees in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and shoring up the State Water Project (SWP) canals that are threatened by sinking land. 

Sacramento, CA – The Agent Joshua Byrd Memorial Act (Senate Bill 962), authored by Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera), will enhance safety and protection for rank-and-file parole officers by authorizing the installation of blue emergency response lights on their vehicles.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) introduced SB 1309 – The Stop Cancer Early Act, to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically appropriate lung cancer screenings and follow-up care. SB 1309 aims to improve early detection, reduce preventable deaths, and advance health equity for low-income Californians, veterans, and communities of color.

Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles), author of SB 1132, issued a statement in response to San Diego County’s federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration for blocking the inspection of Otay Mesa Detention Center.

The State Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee convened a special hearing last week to examine how recent federal policy changes are affecting workers, families and employers across California as communities continue to navigate economic uncertainty. Chaired by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), the Committee heard testimony from workers, labor leaders, economists and policy experts about how federal policy shifts have impacted wages, workplace protections, workforce participation, and job stability in California.

New funding will expand mental health and substance use disorder treatment capacity across the 26th District, serving thousands of Angelenos annually

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Senator Susan Rubio (D–Baldwin Park) a survivor of domestic violence who has personally obtained three restraining orders for her own safety, introduced SB 1192—the Reclaim Act, legislation designed to protect domestic violence survivors from continued abuse through the misuse of the court system.