SACRAMENTO – In a year when California faces multiyear deficits and budget cuts, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D–Bakersfield) helped secure millions in critical investments for the Central Valley, particularly Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties. These wins directly advance her 2025 Common Sense Plan: putting people first, driving down costs, and holding the powerful accountable.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D-Silicon Valley) PARENT Act—Senate Bill (SB) 257—passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly. SB 257 protects access to maternity care by banning health insurers from discriminating against surrogates and by making pregnancy a qualifying life event for enrolling in health insurance.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab ( D-Silicon Valley) authored two vital assisted living bills Senate Bill (SB) 433 and SB 435—both passing the Senate—bringing hope, safety, and dignity to some of our most vulnerable residents. As California’s seniors face growing threats from harmful federal policies and climate-driven disasters, SB 433 and SB 435 address the unique challenges that senior and disabled residents face at Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) in our state.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s Senate Bill (SB) 261, Wage Theft Judgments, passed the Senate and will be heading to the Assembly. This bill will strengthen enforcement of wage theft judgments by shining a public spotlight on delinquent employers and adding triple penalties for judgments that are long overdue.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D–Silicon Valley) housing package continues its success in the Senate with seven bills advancing to the Assembly.
“Housing is the most pressing issue for all Californians, and this package of bills addresses the housing affordability crisis through the production and preservation of housing units, and protection of renters and homeowners,” said Dr. Wahab.

SACRAMENTO, California – (June 10, 2025) – California State Senator and Senate Majority Whip, Laura Richardson, is calling on the Administration to cease interference of local California safety enforcement authorities.

Senator Sabrina Cervantes chose Power Speaks Louder (PSL) as the 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year for the 31st Senate District with honors being bestowed in late May at the State Capitol.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senate Bill 682, authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), received bipartisan support to advance to the State Assembly.

Senator Weber Pierson, M.D.’s Health and Equity Bills Clear Senate, Head to Assembly