SACRAMENTO, CA – Several key pieces of legislation authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) which seek to address important issues affecting California’s Central Valley passed a significant legislative hurdle, and now head to the floor of the California State Assembly. Among the seven bills eligible for a floor vote and potential passage into law are:

Sacramento, California – El 19 de agosto de 2024, el Gobernador Newsom vetó el Proyecto de Ley del Senado (SB) 674, Ley de Transparencia y Reducción de la Contaminación en Refinerías, de la Líder de la Mayoría González (D – Long Beach). El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 674 tenía como objetivo fortalecer la protección de las comunidades cercadas que viven y trabajan cerca de refinerías, salvaguardando su salud de la contaminación del aire nociva, incluidos olores químicos tóxicos, explosiones y fugas.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) today expressed her deep disappointment after the California Assembly Appropriations Committee failed to advance Senate Bill 697. This bill aims to enhance sentencing and penalties for those found guilty of wrongdoing under the Cartwright Act. The bill proposed increasing corporate fines up to $100 million and individual fines to $1 million with possibility of a 10-year imprisonment.

Senator Henry Stern's legislative package addressing critical issues in mental health, road safety, education, and technology use made it out of Assembly Appropriations Committee and set to advance to the final stages of voting on the Assembly floor. 

SACRAMENTO, CA – Last week, the California Assembly Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 697, authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield). This bill aims to enhance sentencing and penalties for those found guilty of wrongdoing under the Cartwright Act.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Bakersfield Legislators Senator Melissa Hurtado and Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains are calling for assistance to families in East Bakersfield who have been without household water for multiple days during extended heatwaves.
“The residents of East Bakersfield are experiencing a humanitarian crisis that needs urgent attention and support. Just as we experienced triple-digit heat, their water goes out. What is happening is inhumane, and it is cruel. And it must be resolved with urgency,” said Senator Melissa Hurtado.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement after her legislation, Senate Bill 1366, was signed into law by Governor Newsom. The bill requires a seller of a property to disclose water well issues that resulted in water tank assistance to prospective buyers.

Sacramento, CA – Senator Bob Archuleta (Pico Rivera) is pleased to announce the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) as the 30th Senate District’s Nonprofit of the Year.
As Nonprofit of the Year, MAOF will continue to expand its reach and enhance its programs to meet the evolving needs of the community. Their selection underscores the importance of their work and the positive impact they bring to Senate District 30 and beyond.

SACRAMENTO, CA – SB 739 allows the City of Elk Grove to use a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) construction contract for the Sacramento Region’s new zoo in Elk Grove, helping the City jump start the project and keep costs low.

NORWALK, CA – The following is a statement from Senator Bob Archuleta regarding the Downey City Council’s passage of a neutral flag policy concerning the types of flags allowed to be flown on city property.
I know the members of the City Council, and have worked with them, but I don’t agree with this decision. I feel policy that affects the community should always be fair, equitable and inclusive of everyone.