Caucus News

Senator Melissa Hurtado

Senator Melissa Hurtado to Host National Podcast on Asthma

October 12, 2020

Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger), in partnership with Women In Government, a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization of women state legislators, released a podcast on Type 2 Inflammation in Asthma today. This new podcast, found here, will uncover how atopic, allergic, and inflammatory diseases like asthma affect our families and communities.

Senator Bob Archuleta

Senator Bob Archuleta Year in Review

October 12, 2020

Senator Bob Archuleta Year in Review

2020 has proven to be a very challenging year. COVID-19 has affected almost every aspect of our daily lives. From our physical and mental health to our financial and educational opportunities, and just when we thought it could not get any worse, wildfires, boosted by climate change, have ravaged our State and polluted our air. However, if 2020 has taught us anything it is to be thankful for what we do have and to not take anything for granted.

Senator Bob Archuleta

Governor Signs SB 905 Into Law

October 10, 2020

Enhancing Protections for Immigrant Communities

California State Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) released the following statement:

Governor Newsom has signed into law Senator Archuleta’s Senate Bill 905, the Background Check Security Act. SB 905 has been highlighted amongst other pieces of legislation that continue California’s landmark leadership in the protection and inclusion of immigrant communities. Senator Archuleta is proud to contribute to this leadership and thanks the Governor for recognizing the importance of making all communities to feel safe.

Senator Bob Archuleta

Senate Bill 895 Signed Into Law

October 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) released the following statement:

Senator Bob Archuleta was included amongst the state’s top leaders on climate action when his legislation – Senate Bill 895 – was signed in to law as a part of Governor Newsom’s strategy to “Strengthen California’s Climate Leadership.”

Since elected in 2018, Senator Archuleta has been a key advocate in the Legislature for reduction of diesel emissions and greenhouses gases in the Golden State, specifically in his district, where emissions remain a serious health issue.”

Senator Bob Archuleta

Governor Signs into Law Senate Bill 480

October 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) released the following statement:

Governor Newsom has signed into law Senator Archuleta’s Senate Bill 480, the prohibiting law enforcement agencies from authorizing their employees from wearing uniforms that are camouflage or substantially similar to those of the United States Armed Forces. “Our police are not a military force,” said Senator Archuleta. “And it should not be made deliberately difficult for a member of the public to distinguish between the two.”

Senator Bob Archuleta

Governor Signs Senate Bill 480

October 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) released the following statement:

Governor Newsom has signed into law Senator Archuleta’s Senate Bill 480, the prohibiting law enforcement agencies from authorizing their employees from wearing uniforms that are camouflage or substantially similar to those of the United States Armed Forces. “Our police are not a military force,” said Senator Archuleta. “And it should not be made deliberately difficult for a member of the public to distinguish between the two.”

Senator Bob Archuleta

Governor Signs Senate Bill 907 Into Law

October 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) released the following statement:
This week, Governor Newsom has signed into law Senator Archuleta’s Senate Bill 907, expanding upon California’s proud history of protecting children and providing support for military families.

Senator Bob Archuleta

Governor Signs Senate Bill 907

October 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO – California State Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) released the following statement:
This week, Governor Newsom has signed into law Senator Archuleta’s Senate Bill 907, expanding upon California’s proud history of protecting children and providing support for military families.

Senator Bob Archuleta

Governor Signs Senate Bill 588

October 7, 2020

Governor Signs Senate Bill 588 – Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Penalties

Senator Lena A. Gonzalez

Sen. Gonzalez Chairs First in a Series of Fall Oversight Hearings of the Special Committee on Pandemic Emergency Response

October 7, 2020

Sacramento, Calif.- Today, Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D- Long Beach) will chair the first in a series of Senate oversight hearings by the Special Committee on Pandemic Emergency Response since the end of the California legislative session. The oversight hearing will shed light on workplace health and safety issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on sectors with essential workers.