State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today introduced SB 1240, new legislation that would help boost California nonprofit organizations in the wake of significant federal budget cuts.

California legislators and community leaders united today at the State Capitol for a press conference to announce their support of SCR 89 – authored by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) – that protects and strengthens diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in public institutions and workplaces across the state. During the press event, state legislators highlighted how protections to diversity, equity and inclusion help break barriers and open doors of opportunities -- leading to stronger communities and a more inclusive economy. SCR 89 ultimately received a majority approval on the Senate floor.

Legisladores y líderes comunitarios de California se reunieron hoy en el Capitolio Estatal para una conferencia de prensa y anunciar su apoyo a la SCR 89, redactada por la Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Demócrata por Los Ángeles), que protege y fortalece las iniciativas de diversidad, equidad e inclusión en instituciones públicas y lugares de trabajo en todo el estado. Durante la conferencia de prensa, los legisladores estatales destacaron cómo las protecciones a la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión (DEI, por sus siglas en inglés), ayudan a romper barreras y abren puertas a nuevas oportunidades, lo que conduce a comunidades más fuertes y una economía más inclusiva. La SCR 89 finalmente recibió la aprobación mayoritaria del Senado.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D–Colton) and Assemblymember Mike Fong (D–Alhambra) announced companion legislation to formally recognize colleges and universities that excel at serving Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.

The $590 million loan will provide essential funding to transit agencies facing a fiscal cliff as the region considers a long-term self-help measure

Senate Bill 1149 Updates Workers’ Bereavement Leave to Include Chosen Family

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Newsom has signed SB 25 – Pre-Merger Notification Act, landmark antitrust legislation designed to protect consumers while providing businesses with greater certainty during merger reviews.

Sacramento, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly stood alongside Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday as he signed Senate Bill 694 into law, delivering a major victory for California’s veterans by cracking down on deceptive and predatory practices that target those seeking their earned benefits.

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER ASHBY ANNOUNCES SB 961, THE CALFRESH FOR STUDENTS ACT, TO ADDRESS URGENT ACCESS TO FOOD ASSISTANCE AMID FEDERAL PROGRAM CUTS
CONTACT: Joseph Weaverjoseph.weaver@sen.ca.gov February 9, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA — Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. (D–San Diego) has introduced legislation (Senate Bill 945) that would require California public high schools and charter schools serving grades 9 through 12 to provide instruction in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) as part of a course required for graduation.