Caucus News

ROHNERT PARK – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the next joint hearing of the Assembly and Senate select committees on the wine industry will be June 28 at Sonoma State University.

Sen. Dodd is co-chair of the Senate select committee along with Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg. Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, chairs the Assembly select committee.

Members of the select committees will hear from expert panelists on topics including the state of wine education and research as well as emerging markets and appellations. The hearing will be livestreamed.

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Santa Ana) releases the following statement in recognition of Vietnamese Veteran Armed Forces Day:

“It is my honor to recognize all Vietnamese-American residents of Orange County and beyond that celebrate this day in honor of those fought bravely for independence. On this solemn occasion, we remember the soldiers who had died bravely during the Vietnam War, honor veterans who are our friends, family, and neighbors, as well as those who continue to fight for freedom, democracy and human rights for Vietnam.”

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Budget Committee Chair Senator Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the main budget bill today:

“Today the Senate passed a strong budget that stands on its own and meets our constitutional deadline for passing a balanced budget by June 15.

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June 13, 2019                                                                                                           

CONTACT: Lizelda.Lopez@sen.ca.gov

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore, Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), today announced changes to the Senate’s committee membership assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative session.

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Budget Committee Chair Senator Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the main budget bill today:

“Today the Senate passed a strong budget that stands on its own and meets our constitutional deadline for passing a balanced budget by June 15.

Sacramento, CA – June 13, 2019 - Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) announced today that the State Legislature passed a balanced and on-time 2019-2020 State Budget:

“As California’s economy continues to see increasing revenues, it is important to consider that our state budget is a reflection of our priorities. The Legislature’s proposal advances California’s values while protecting our taxpayers.

SACRAMENTO – California Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Ángeles), Chair of Senate Budget Subcommittee 4, issued the following statement on the budget passed by the Legislature today:

Sacramento, CA – The California Senate has put forward a budget that invests heavily in keeping neighbors and communities safe from wildfire in every corner of California.

Hundreds of millions of dollars dedicated to enhancing our firefighting resources, preparing for emergencies and protecting our communities from the rising threats of wildfires has been included in the state budget.

Sacramento, California — Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) is pleased that the State Senate passed the 2019–2020 balanced, on time and fiscally responsible state budget, today.  He also celebrated two important funding proposals he initiated through SB 217 and SB 568 which were included in the budget. 

Sacramento, California — Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) is pleased to announce that his budget requests for the City of Pasadena have been approved.  The 2019–2020 State Budget includes $3.5 million for the Arroyo Seco Watershed Restoration Project from Prop 68 and $40.7 million from Prop 51 for Pasadena City College’s Armen Sarafian Building.