Caucus News

Sen. Holly J. Mitchell: CalWORKS bill would help children thrive

SACRAMENTO – A key policy panel today approved a plan to help end childhood deep poverty by modestly raising cash grants for eligible working-class families.

SACRAMENTO -- Last October, the lives of tens of thousands of North Bay residents were changed forever, when the North Bay firestorm killed 40 people, destroyed more than 6,000 homes and caused billions of dollars in damage.

Senate Bill 1402 would hold major retailers liable when trucking companies fail to pay employees and taxes

SACRAMENTO, CA – Port truckers from Northern and Southern California joined environmental, labor, and community groups at the State Capitol in support of Senate Bill 1402, which Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) introduced to end the rampant exploitation of drivers who haul cargo from California’s ports.

Sacramento, CA – Last October, the lives of tens of thousands of North Bay residents were changed forever, when the North Bay Fire Storm destroyed over 6,000 homes, thousands of other businesses and structures burned down and dozens tragically passed away.

Sacramento, CA – April 24, 2018 – State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) secured the unanimous approval of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee for his bill that seeks to increase public awareness about issues affecting the coast and spread knowledge about the need to mitigate human impact. The legislation, SB 1365, now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

SACRAMENTO – A bill from Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to bolster the state’s drunken driving prevention program won overwhelming bipartisan support Monday in the Senate.

“Drunken driving is taking a heavy toll on our state and we must do everything we can to prevent it,” Sen. Dodd said. “This bill will help reduce the number of people who drink before getting behind the wheel, saving lives and protecting everyone on the road. I applaud my fellow senators for supporting it and taking an important step toward addressing this vexing problem.”

Sacramento, California- Today, both houses of the California State Legislature passed resolutions recognizing the Armenian Genocide and urged Washington to follow California’s lead. State Senator Anthony Portantino, D–La Cañada Flintridge, authored the Senate Resolution 107 along with Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, Senate Pro Tempore Emeritus Kevin de-Leon, Senator Wilk, and Senator Newman.

Sen. Holly J. Mitchell, D-Los Angeles, today spoke in support of SR 107 commemorating the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. "We must be sensitive to all those who are forced to flee their home country and come to America," Mitchell said. "It’s our responsibility to accept and acknowledge everyone to the land of the free." To watch and listen to her remarks, click on the link above.

Sacramento, CA – April 23, 2018 – The California State Senate today voted in favor of legislation authored by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) that would assist law enforcement officers in properly identifying instances of elder abuse crimes. Senate Bill No. 1191 received unanimous support and now heads to the Assembly for consideration.

Bills by Senator Jerry Hill to toughen regulatory oversight of doctors and building contractors and increase disclosure requirements to protect patients and the public undergo their first legislative review Monday in hearings held by the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development.