SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced that eight of her bills have cleared the Legislature and are now headed to the Governor's desk. Together, the bills shield survivors and children from abuse, bring more transparency to Sacramento, give local businesses room to grow, and make it easier for families to get answers from hospitals and schools.
 

What you need to know: Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez Senator Maria Elena Durazo introduced AB 817 and SB 716, holding corporations accountable. It passed the Legislature. Now, elected leaders are calling Governor Newsom to sign both bills.

I am pleased to announce that several of my bills are on their way to the governor for signature. These bills represent issues and concerns of my constituents and those of everyday Californians.

SB 1330 will enhance legal protections for utility employees engaged in essential infrastructure work

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that seven bills from his 2026 legislative package have passed the Legislature and are headed to the Governor’s desk.

Senator Durazo’s Bill to Make Permanent Cal DOJ’s Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities Cleared the Assembly Floor in a 59-19 Vote

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 423, the Detention Facility Transparency Act, passed the Legislature and now heads to the Governor’s desk for a signature. 
 

The California College Promise allows for waiving of tuition fees for qualified students enrolled in a community college

Senate Bill (SB) 1213 has passed its final legislative votes in the California Legislature and will now head to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for consideration. The bill establishes new market transparency requirements for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, helping ensure California’s clean transportation investments deliver greater value for fleet operators, taxpayers, and communities burdened by diesel pollution.

Senator Arreguín Praises Progress on California Clean Miles Standard & Incentive Program