SACRAMENTO – Following strong bipartisan support in the Legislature, Governor Jerry Brown today signed a bill authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will improve the ability of student representatives on school boards in California to promptly review materials and better participate in board discussions.
Release: New Law Allows Schools to Donate Food and Milk from Share Tables
September 25, 2017
SACRAMENTO – Schools across California can now donate their cafeteria leftovers to local foodbanks and charities. Today, Senate Bill 557, authored by Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D., (D-West Covina) and sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.
Thompson, McGuire, Aguiar-Curry will attend Lake County’s Anderson Springs Groundbreaking Celebration
September 22, 2017
Sacramento, CA – Congressman Mike Thompson, Senator Mike McGuire, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Lake County officials, and State Agency representatives will all be on hand to celebrate a significant milestone in Lake County’s recovery from the devastating Valley and Clayton Fires by breaking ground on the $10.5 million Anderson Springs wastewater collection system, celebrating homes that will be rebuilt in the area, and remembering the two-year anniversary of the historic blaze.
Senator Newman’s First Session is Successful Sends Total of 11 Bills to Governor Brown
September 19, 2017
Sacramento, CA – As the first year of the 2017–18 Legislative session comes to an end, Senator Josh Newman has sent 11 bills to the Governor’s desk and passed several important Senate resolutions. In his first year representing the 29th District, Senator Newman has focused his policy efforts on assisting Veterans, public health, local infrastructure, and education.
Senate Leader Kevin de León Heads to Washington D.C. for Speaking Engagements and Meetings
September 19, 2017
SACRAMENTO – California State Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) will be traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to discuss the economy, immigration, and foreign policy following one of the most productive legislative sessions in California history.
Sept. 18, 2017: Sen. Holly J. Mitchell’s bills to improve #EquityAndJustice, help youths go to governor
September 18, 2017
Lawmakers endorse measures
SACRAMENTO – Protecting foster children and reforming the juvenile and criminal justice systems to put greater emphasis on prevention, rehabilitation and maintaining family cohesion are among the eight proposals by Sen. Holly J. Mitchell that await action on Gov. Brown’s desk.
Portantino’s First Senate Session Ends With Legislative Successes As Seven Bills Head to Governor’s Desk
September 18, 2017
Sacramento, CA – As the first year of the 2017–18 Legislative session comes to an end, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) sent seven bills to the Governor’s desk, passed several important Senate resolutions and co-authored historic parks bond and Veterans housing initiatives. Senator Portantino continued his focus on education, public safety, mental health, housing, and parks and open space.
California Legislature Passes Bipartisan Reform of California's Broken and Unfair Sex Offender Registry, Led by Law Enforcement
September 16, 2017
A bill to reform California’s broken sex offender registry was approved by the California State Legislature on the last day of legislative session. SB 384 passed the Assembly, and after receiving a concurrence vote in the Senate to accept amendments made in the Assembly, now moves to the Governor’s desk. Governor Brown's office announced he supports the bill.
