SACRAMENTO, California – February 12, 025 – Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) joined Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and a broad coalition of Senators from across the Golden State in announcing a sweeping legislative effort to strengthen California’s wildfire response and recovery, and to make communities more wildfire safe.

Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo) and Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) have introduced new legislation to transform and streamline how wildfire mitigation investments are evaluated and coordinated across California. 
SB 326, the Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Act, establishes a comprehensive framework to better align state, federal, industry, and private wildfire prevention efforts, ensuring that every dollar spent delivers maximum protection for communities.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab (D-Silicon Valley) introduced The Investor-Owned Utility Accountability Act, SB 332, which addresses ongoing issues of affordability and safety with California’s investor-owned utilities (IOUs).

State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Tuesday introduced new legislation that would help drought-proof California by boosting the use of recycled water.

SACRAMENTO, California – February 10, 2025 – California Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) has proudly selected Mr. Herbert “Herb” J. Hudson, the visionary founder of Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles, as the 35th Senate District’s distinguished honoree at the Annual Legislative Business Brunch.

Montebello, CA – After years of advocacy, Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) proudly affirms the State Historical Resources Commission’s unanimous vote today to officially designate the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument located in the 30th Senate District as a California State Historical Landmark.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) is taking a bold stand against corporations exploiting Californians through algorithmic price manipulation with the introduction of SB 295. This landmark legislation empowers the California Attorney General to oversee and report on pricing algorithms, ensuring transparency and accountability.

The people of Moss Landing are experiencing what the people of Pajaro and Capitola have experienced before them. Three weeks after the catastrophic fire, news cameras and reporters are slipping away, they must deal with the aftermath while out of the spotlight.
 

 
SACRAMENTO – In response to new tariffs announced by the Trump Administration, Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) has introduced Senate Bill (SB) 263 – the Protecting Residents, Industries, and California’s Economy (PRICE) Act to study the impacts of these tariffs on businesses, affordability, workers, and the state’s economy.

Author of original legislation introduces follow up bill aimed to refine current program that provides opportunities to serve as career firefighters after serving sentence.