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.

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

Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. Advances Key Health and Equity Bills, Expresses Disappointment Over Delay of Reproductive Health Funding Legislation

Today, the California State Senate passed two bills and one resolution authored by Senator Henry Stern (D–Los Angeles) that directly address some of California’s most urgent challenges: climate-driven disasters, wildfire resilience, and the mental health crisis within the justice system. All three measures now move to the State Assembly, where they will undergo policy committee review in the coming weeks.

Senate President Pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) has announced the creation of a special committee on International Sporting Events and has appointed Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) as a member of the bipartisan committee.

When firestorms swept through Southern California this January, millions of homes were left in the dark due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Now, the California State Senate is stepping up with a legislative push to protect ratepayers and improve how outages are handled. A group of key bills has just cleared the Senate Energy and Communications Committee, signaling a strong commitment to enhancing reliability, equity, and communication during these increasingly common blackouts.

Senator Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) released the following statement in response to the federal government announcing it plans to strip mental health funding from Lemon Grove and La Mesa-Spring Valley School Districts.