Caucus News

Sacramento, CA… State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), today introduced a bill that would eliminate the sunset date of January 1st, 2018 for the pilot program Increased Access to Responsible Small Dollar Loans and make it permanent for Californians.  Senate Bill 984 will continue to increase the availability of responsible small dollar installment loans of at least $300 but less than $2,500.
 

State Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo and Santa Clara counties), Assemblymember Adam Gray (D-Merced) and Senator Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) will introduce legislation Monday to start funding a statewide earthquake early warning system to help save lives and protect the public before temblors strike.

State Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo and Santa Clara counties), Assemblymember Adam Gray (D-Merced) and Senator Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) will introduce legislation Monday to start funding a statewide earthquake early warning system to help save lives and protect the public before temblors strike.

Sacramento, CA… State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), today introduced Senate Bill 957, which would authorize all Healthcare districts to utilize the design-build process for construction projects.  
 

For Immediate Release

February 2, 2016

CONTACT: Office of Senator Liu 
Suzanne.Reed@sen.ca.gov
(916) 651-4025

CONTACT: Office of Senator Pavley
Timm.Herdt@sen.ca.gov
(916) 651-4027

CONTACT: Office of Senator Allen 

Sacramento, CA… Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee, today commended the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for making meaningful progress on reforms since he and his fellow Committee members held oversight hearings in 2015 to examine the agency’s operations. The CPUC is responsible for regulating California’s private for-profit water, phone, electric, and gas utilities – including San Diego Gas and Electric – as well as various transportation service providers.

Senator recognized for work to enable use of best design and construction methods
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – The Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) National and Western Pacific Region honored Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) today for her work to advance practices that enable the state, counties, cities, and special districts to achieve the best outcomes for public projects.

Wolk work in State Legislature helped Napa’s community, business, to thrive
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – The Napa Chamber of Commerce honored Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) last Friday for her “tireless dedication” and work to support the Napa community and area businesses.

Passes Senate Floor

Sacramento--- Today, Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) announced the passage of Senate Bill 6 from the Senate Floor with bipartisan support. The bill passed on a vote of 35-1 and now heads over to the Assembly.

SB 6 eliminates the ability of individuals convicted of the murder of a peace officer to be eligible for release from prison under compassionate or medical parole provisions. The bill was sponsored by the California Narcotics Officers’ Association and enjoyed a wide breadth of law enforcement support.

Senate Bill 22 establishes a public private partnership to increase the number of medical residency positions in California’s underserved areas

Senator Richard D. Roth’s (D-Riverside) proposal to fix the state’s dire physician shortage by funding additional medical residency slots was approved by the State Senate today on a bipartisan, unanimous vote of 39-0.