State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today introduced SB 1240, new legislation that would help boost California nonprofit organizations in the wake of significant federal budget cuts.

California legislators and community leaders united today at the State Capitol for a press conference to announce their support of SCR 89 – authored by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) – that protects and strengthens diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in public institutions and workplaces across the state. During the press event, state legislators highlighted how protections to diversity, equity and inclusion help break barriers and open doors of opportunities -- leading to stronger communities and a more inclusive economy. SCR 89 ultimately received a majority approval on the Senate floor.

Legisladores y líderes comunitarios de California se reunieron hoy en el Capitolio Estatal para una conferencia de prensa y anunciar su apoyo a la SCR 89, redactada por la Senadora Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Demócrata por Los Ángeles), que protege y fortalece las iniciativas de diversidad, equidad e inclusión en instituciones públicas y lugares de trabajo en todo el estado. Durante la conferencia de prensa, los legisladores estatales destacaron cómo las protecciones a la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión (DEI, por sus siglas en inglés), ayudan a romper barreras y abren puertas a nuevas oportunidades, lo que conduce a comunidades más fuertes y una economía más inclusiva. La SCR 89 finalmente recibió la aprobación mayoritaria del Senado.

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D–Colton) and Assemblymember Mike Fong (D–Alhambra) announced companion legislation to formally recognize colleges and universities that excel at serving Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.

The $590 million loan will provide essential funding to transit agencies facing a fiscal cliff as the region considers a long-term self-help measure

Senator Josh Becker Joins Other Elected Officials and Education Leaders to Announce Legislation Making Free Community College Permanent in San Mateo County

SB 957, the Online Dating Safety and Transparency Act, designed to strengthen safety standards, transparency, and accountability across online dating platforms operating in California.

SACRAMENTO — Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) introduced SB 1209 today, a landmark legislative proposal sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, to give the California Department of Insurance long needed enforcement authority when insurers fail to comply with Report of Examination directives.

Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D–Menlo Park) today introduced SB 1142, the Digital Dignity Act, landmark legislation to protect Californians from the growing threat of harmful AI-generated digital replicas. 
The bill strengthens legal protections against defamation and impersonation using artificial intelligence and establishes new accountability standards for large online platforms that create and host generative AI content.

Two Bills Introduced to Preserve Mobilehome Parks and Provide Stronger Post-Disaster Protections
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades) recently introduced two bills to prevent displacement and provide stronger post-disaster protections for residents of a mobilehome park.