SACRAMENTO – Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 263 – Protecting Residents, Industries, and California’s Economy (the PRICE Act) – passed the Senate on a 33-1 vote as rapidly changing tariff policies impact California workers, families, and businesses.

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.

In solemn recognition of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Senator Henry Stern delivered a powerful and unifying speech on the floor of the California Senate, honoring Holocaust Survivors and reaffirming his commitment to ensuring that the atrocities of the Holocaust are never forgotten.

SACRAMENTO, California – (April 14, 2025) – Senator Laura Richardson (D-South Bay) presented her RV Encampment bill, SB 748, to members of the Senate’s Human Services Committee who passed it on a 5-0 vote.

For Immediate Release
Date: April 8, 2025
Contact: Elisa Rivera
Elisa.Rivera@sen.ca.gov (559) 264-3070
 
Senator Anna M. Caballero Unveils Bold Legislative Package for 2025
SACRAMENTO – Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced) has introduced her legislative package for 2025, outlining a comprehensive strategy to build a more prosperous, resilient and equitable California.

For Immediate Release
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Contact: Elisa Rivera
Elisa.Rivera@sen.ca.gov (559) 264-3070
 
Senator Anna M. Caballero Introduces SB 419 – The Hydrogen Fuel Equity Act to End Double Taxation on Hydrogen Vehicles and Promote Clean Air

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Contact: Elisa Rivera
Elisa.Rivera@sen.ca.gov (559) 264-3070
 
Senator Caballero Introduces Senate Bill 80 to Boost Fusion Energy in California