Caucus News

First bill in California’s history and only second in Nation to codify veterans’ rights into law gains momentum as it heads to State Assembly

Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) announced today that Senate Bill 112, also known as the Veterans Bill of Rights, has passed the California State Senate on a bipartisan vote of 37-0.

Senator Galgiani Introduces Legislation to Extend Tax Relief on Mortgage Debt

SACRAMENTO—Today, Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) has introduced a bill that would extend tax relief on forgiveness of mortgage debt for some homeowners.

Senator Wolk recognized for ‘dedication to California and the community’
(SACRAMENTO, CA) –The Davis College Democrats honored Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) with an Indigo Award for her Outstanding Service in Government last Friday.

San Diego, CA… Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bill 899, legislation that would prohibit business establishments from charging customers different prices for similar or like goods on the basis of gender.  SB 899 also requires retailers and grocers to notify customers of their right not to be charged differently for similar products.

San Diego, CA… Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) introduced Senate Bill 899, legislation that would prohibit business establishments from charging customers different prices for similar or like goods on the basis of gender.  SB 899 also requires retailers and grocers to notify customers of their right not to be charged differently for similar products.

Senator Galgiani’s Legislation Eliminating Compassionate and Medical Parole For Cop Killers Clears Key Senate Committee

Sacramento--- Today, Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) announced the passage of Senate Bill 6 from the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 6 eliminates the ability of convicted cop killers 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.

Applauds focus on infrastructure and fiscal discipline, warns against funding Delta tunnels
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) issued the following statement today regarding Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.’s State of the State address, presented this morning before the State Legislature:

Sacramento, CA… State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee will conduct an oversight hearing on Proposition 39, The California Clean Energy Jobs Act.  The oversight hearing will take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol in Room 112.

Sacramento, CA… State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego), Chair of the Senate Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee will conduct an oversight hearing on Proposition 39, The California Clean Energy Jobs Act.  The oversight hearing will take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

SACRAMENTO – Five years after California switched the responsibility of providing mental health services in student Individualized Education Programs from county mental health departments to school districts, it is unclear whether the change has actually improved students’ educational progress.