Caucus News

SACRAMENTO – Speaking at a series of events affiliated with the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco this week, Senator Bob Wieckowski, chair of the California Senate’s Environmental Quality Committee, highlighted important steps the Golden State is taking to work with local districts to improve air quality, cut greenhouse gas emissions tied to moving, treating and delivering water, address sea level rise, base policies on sound science, and construct climate smart buildings.

SACRAMENTO – While the federal government focuses on dismantling California’s significant efforts to fight climate change, Governor Jerry Brown signed a measure authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that reinforces the state’s commitment to empower underserved communities to participate in climate change mitigation programs and achieve tangible success towards healthier, more resilient communities.

CAMPBELL -- Senator Jim Beall today praised the state authorization of  $49.4 million in bonds and tax credits to finance construction of  a 135-unit apartment development in San Jose for veterans, the homeless, and the people with developmental disabilities.

SACRAMENTO – Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D. (D-West Covina) issued the following statement regarding the U.S Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement regarding electronic cigarettes:

“Tobacco is the only legally available consumer product that, when used as intended by the manufacturer, will kill the consumer.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate once again demonstrated its commitment to addressing climate change and protecting our environment by passing groundbreaking legislation that accelerates the state’s transition away from fossil fuels and safeguards our public lands. The Senate also approved significant investments in environmental protection through the 2018-19 budget.

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Bob Wieckowski’s (D-Fremont) bill requiring attorneys to inform their clients of all confidentiality restrictions related to mediation and to obtain written disclosure that the clients understand them was signed today by Governor Jerry Brown.

Sacramento, CA –  Senator Mike McGuire released the following statement after the announcement of state grant funding through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that includes watershed restoration, protection and fire recovery projects in Mendocino and Sonoma counties:

SACRAMENTO – In recognition of the critical role the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta plays in California’s economy and environment, the Legislature has passed a resolution from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, designating the second week of September as Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed Protection Week.

“The Delta is quite simply the lifeblood of our water system throughout the state of California,” Senator Dodd said. “It is so important that we protect it.”

Sacramento, CA – September 6, 2018 – Last week the California State Legislature approved Senate Bill No. 1155 by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), which seeks to improve access to justice for thousands of Californians by expanding language access services within the state court system. To promote this objective, the legislation would allow small claims courts in California to provide interpreters to Limited English Proficient (LEP) court users during any and all court proceedings.

Sacramento, CA – September 6, 2018 – Last week the California State Legislature approved Senate Bill No. 1155 by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), which seeks to improve access to justice for thousands of Californians by expanding language access services within the state court system. To promote this objective, the legislation would allow small claims courts in California to provide interpreters to Limited English Proficient (LEP) court users during any and all court proceedings.