Press Releases

SB 1254 (The FRESH Act) connects incarcerated individuals with vital services such as CalFresh and other resources prior to release in order to increase the success of re-entry




SB 1395 gives local governments the tools to fast track building interim housing and scale up efforts to bring people indoors and save lives 

Sacramento, CA—Today Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) joined San José Mayor Matt Mahan in introducing SB 1395, which addresses California’s housing and homeless needs by expanding access to interim housing. 




SB 1120 requires physicians to make the final decisions on what kind of treatments patients should receive rather than artificial intelligence




Sacramento, CA—Today, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announced legislation to develop battery manufacturing facilities for next generation batteries, while creating dependable, unionized manufacturing jobs. 




SB 1095 removes outdated legal barriers blocking Californians from switching their home appliances from gas to electric, making it easier for them to choose appliances that make their homes cozier, healthier and zero-emission.

 




Currently a pop-up museum, Becker’s investment will help solidify the preservation of Black History in San Mateo by providing money toward a permanent home for museum




The California Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act will be a first-of-its-kind bill that would protect consumers by giving them the ability to determine if materials have been generated by AI




SACRAMENTO, CA—Today Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), the Chair of Budget Subcommittee No. 2, issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2024-25 January budget proposal: