Press Releases

Becker’s legislative package moves California’s forward on protecting individual privacy rights, achieving a greener, cleaner and more affordable economy, and creating a fairer justice system

SACRAMENTO, CA—As the deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to act on legislation came to a close last week, State Senator Josh Becker (D- Menlo Park) applauded Governor Newsom signing key legislation that he authored that will implement sweeping policies on climate change, privacy and consumer rights, and justice reform.

SB 362 (The DELETE ACT) Lets Californians Take Control of Their Personal Information and Require Data Brokers to Delete their Personal Information when Requested

SACRAMENTO, CA— Today State Senator Josh Becker (D- Menlo Park) applauded Governor Newsom’s announcement that he has signed his legislation that would implement sweeping climate change policies that promote clean energy, resiliency, and the green economy. These bills invest in sustainable clean energy infrastructure, create billions in potential investment in clean projects, and transition California to zero-emission.

SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, California State Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo-Park) joined Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers on a delegation the New York to attend “Climate Week NYC” and advocate for necessary climate polices that reduce the United States’ dependency on fossil fuels. Senator Becker will participate in a series of panels to promote clean energy climate policies and discuss California’s leadership in decarbonizing our economy.

The Powering Up California Act requires Utilities to End Delays to Upgrading Distribution Infrastructure

SACRAMENTO, CA—The California Legislature today approved SB 410 by State Senator Josh Becker (D- Menlo Park), which holds utilities like PG&E accountable for upgrading distribution systems to ensure that California’s grid continues to sustain our transition from carbon to clean energy.

California Legislature Green Climate and Energy Bills that accelerate California’s ambitions climate goals and Transition the State into a Green and Clean Economy

SB 474 (The BASIC Act) would reduce the markup of products sold at prison canteens, which can exceed anywhere between 63% to 200% above market value

SACRAMENTO, CA–Today, the California Legislature voted overwhelmingly to approve Senate Bill No. 474 by Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo) and send it to the Governor for his signature. Also known as The BASIC Act, this bill reduces markups on items sold in prison canteen stores and caps the markup on the price paid to the vendor for a product at 35% for four years.

(SACRAMENTO) – Today, the California Legislature cast its final vote in favor of expanding access to local, multijurisdictional public meetings by approving SB 537, which continues the ability of some local, cross-county agencies that are governed by appointees the ability to teleconference.