Caucus News

SACRAMENTO – Horse-safety legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that gained support and urgency amid the continuing death of racing horses at Santa Anita Park cleared a key Assembly committee today on its way to a floor vote, possibly as soon as next week.

“Exigent circumstances demand we act swiftly to pass this legislation and put an end to this heartbreaking cycle of horse deaths,” Sen. Dodd said. “I appreciate the committee’s chairman, Assemblymember Adam Gray, and Speaker Anthony Rendon for their support in helping to move this bill forward.”

Long Beach councilwoman was overwhelmingly elected to vacant SD 33 seat on June 4

Sacramento, CA - Today, at the State Capitol, Lena Gonzalez was officially sworn in as the Senator representing the nearly one million constituents that make up the 33rd district. Her predecessor, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara administered the oath of office and welcomed Gonzalez to the red carpet. Senator Brian Dahle, who was elected to fill the vacant SD 1 seat, was also sworn in today.

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iDREAM for Racial Health Equity chosen as Nonprofit of the Year

Los Angeles, CA – iDREAM for Racial Health Equity, a project of Community Partners® is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2019 California Nonprofit of the Year by 30th District State Senator, the Honorable Holly J. Mitchell. 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the 2019-20 state budget will include $9.25 million in funding for research to better understand and forecast atmospheric rivers, leading to improved flood control and water retention in a state grappling with the effects of climate change and chronic drought.

SACRAMENTO – During this volatile time when access to abortion and reproductive health care is threatened at both the national level and in states across our country, the Assembly Health Committee today approved legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will ensure access to medication abortion services on California public university campuses for students who seek to end their pregnancy up to 10 weeks.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leader’s new state budget deal:  

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, the Assembly Public Safety Committee passed critical legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) requiring that law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories promptly analyze and test all newly collected rape kit evidence in California.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senate-approved bills authored by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), focusing on issues that include domestic violence, education, consumer protections, homeless and housing as well as helping local agencies and municipalities now head to the Assembly.  

SACRAMENTO – Legislation inspired by the 2017 wildfires from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would expand penalties for caregivers who abandon elders during emergencies was approved by the Assembly today on a unanimous vote and heads next to Gov. Gavin Newsom for a signature.

SACRAMENTO – California Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Ángeles) today issued the following statement regarding the California Legislature Conference Committee on the Budget:

“138,000 previously uncovered undocumented immigrants may now be eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal benefits,” said Senator María Elena Durazo. “I’m disappointed that our seniors are not included in the budget framework. Nevertheless, we are going to keep pushing for it because our seniors deserve our support. No low-income Californian should be denied access to affordable primary health care.”