SACRAMENTO – Shortly after the California State Senate convened this morning, the Democratic Caucus, led by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), walked onto the State Capitol’s West Steps – the cornerstone of our state’s democracy – to stand against the authoritarian siege of our state by President Trump and federal forces.
“Today the Senate stands on the steps of democracy, here in California – the west steps of the Golden State’s Capitol – to say, ‘Enough is enough.’ 

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on California State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara starting an investigation into State Farm’s conduct relating to the Los Angeles County wildfires:

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Chair and Vice Chair of the California Legislative Bay Area Caucus, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) released the following statement:

On Friday, June 13, Sen. Christoper Cabaldon, D-Yolo, joined his Senate colleagues in approving an alternative to the governor’s proposed budget. The Legislature’s proposed budget makes about $12 billion in cuts, the amount needed to address the current deficit, but preserves funding for the state’s top priorities: higher education, housing, and reducing unsheltered homelessness. It also contains key items that will help District 3.

A statement from Senator Tim Grayson on recent federal actions and events.

SACRAMENTO – In a year when California faces multiyear deficits and budget cuts, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D–Bakersfield) helped secure millions in critical investments for the Central Valley, particularly Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties. These wins directly advance her 2025 Common Sense Plan: putting people first, driving down costs, and holding the powerful accountable.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D-Silicon Valley) PARENT Act—Senate Bill (SB) 257—passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly. SB 257 protects access to maternity care by banning health insurers from discriminating against surrogates and by making pregnancy a qualifying life event for enrolling in health insurance.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab ( D-Silicon Valley) authored two vital assisted living bills Senate Bill (SB) 433 and SB 435—both passing the Senate—bringing hope, safety, and dignity to some of our most vulnerable residents. As California’s seniors face growing threats from harmful federal policies and climate-driven disasters, SB 433 and SB 435 address the unique challenges that senior and disabled residents face at Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) in our state.

“I am shocked by the abusive treatment imposed on democratically-elected U.S. Senator Alex Padilla."

Senator Thomas J. Umberg issues statement in response to a ruling by a federal judge against President Trump’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles.