SACRAMENTO –Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) released the following statement in response to the racist comments made towards San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe during a public hearing:

Fulfilling a promise to address everyday affordability for millions of Californians, the Governor, Senate Pro Tem and Assembly Speaker Friday announced support for AB 1340 (Wicks, Berman), which is sponsored by SEIU California; and SB 371 (Cabaldon), sponsored by Uber and Lyft.

SACRAMENTO – Today, after learning of the tragic story of Adam Raine, the California teen that ended his life after being allegedly encouraged to by ChatGPT, California State Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), penned a letter to every member of the California State Legislature (attached) urging them to support the critical protections in his legislation, Senate Bill 243. SB 243, the first-of-its-kind in the nation, would require chatbot operators to implement critical, reasonable, and attainable safeguards to protect users from the addictive, isolating, and influential aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and provide families with a private right to pursue legal actions against noncompliant and negligent developers.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) issued the following statement on redistricting legislation:

“I was proud to stand alongside my colleagues in the Senate and Assembly and with Governor Gavin Newsom as we signed historic legislation that puts the power back in the hands of Californians.

(SACRAMENTO) — Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) issued the following statement in response to passage of the Election Rigging Response Act (ACA 8; SB 280; AB 604), which asks California voters to approve newly drawn congressional districts to counter-balance Texas Republicans’ mid-decade district gerrymandering and election rigging. If the Act is signed by Governor Newsom this week, a statewide measure will be on the ballot November 4.

Senator Weber Pierson, M.D., Takes Stand Against Trump-Backed Gerrymandering in Texas.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) issued a statement in response to violent attacks by United States Customs and Border Protection (CPB) agents on San Bernardino residents over the weekend. Agents responded to requests for identification and warrants by damaging private property and firing weapons and then called for the presence of San Bernardino Police under SB 54 with alleged claims of officer.

California State Senator Sabrina Cervantes, chair of the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee, will oversee a hearing on Aug. 19 related to a proposal for mid-decade redistricting.

500 Backpacks and Supplies Distributed at South El Monte National Night Out Event
SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) joined with the City of South El Monte to distribute 500 backpacks and essential school supplies to local students at the city’s National Night Out event. The partnership supports families across the San Gabriel Valley and helps ensure local kids start the new school year ready to succeed.

SACRAMENTO, California – July 31, 2025 – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Senate Bill 652, authored by State Senator Laura Richardson (D–South Bay), marking a significant step forward in strengthening public safety standards across California.