Press Releases

New legislation authored by Senator Becker ensures that A.I. does not decide medical treatments

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



Senator Becker introduces legislation to create new first-of-its-kind Greater Bay Area battery manufacturing hub that will create high paying union jobs in California

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. 



Senator Becker Introduces Legislation to Remove Barriers to Healthy, Cozy Homes

SB 1095 removes outdated legal barriers blocking Californians from switching their home appliances from gas to electric, making it easier for them to choose appliances that make their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.

 



Senator Becker Invests $2 Million to Make Dream of Black History Museum a Reality on the Peninsula

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



State Senator Josh Becker Proposes Groundbreaking Legislation Empowering Consumers to Identify AI-Generated Products

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



Senator Josh Becker Reacts to Governor’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal

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:



In Fight to Provide Farmworker Housing, Senator Becker Secures $2 million for City of Half Moon Bay

Investment will go towards building critically needed housing for Half Moon Bay’s farm worker community



Senator Josh Becker Presents Check for $1.5 Million to the Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills

Sacramento, CA—Today Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) Mountain View Mayor Alison Hicks and Councilmembers Lucas Ramirez and Emily Ann Ramos to present a symbolic check in the amount of $1.5 million in state funds to the Community Services Agency of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills (CSA) at its headquarters in Mountain View.