I am pleased to announce that I have secured six key legislative victories that have been signed into law by Governor Newsom.

Sacramento, California — State Senator Laura Richardson (D South Bay) concluded the 2026 legislative session with six significant bills signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, marking a productive year of policymaking on issues central to California’s economic stability, community wellbeing, and long term resilience.

Sacramento, California — (September 16, 2026) — Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 1322, authored by State Senator Laura Richardson (D South Bay), into law, marking a significant expansion of California’s tribal housing grant program and opening new pathways for sovereign tribal nations to secure critical housing resources.