New Legislation Establishes a Standardized Indigence Threshold to End Harmful Hygiene Policies in County Jails and Juvenile Facilities
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New bill will ensure that uniform curriculum advances multicultural respect and is free from harmful biases
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Senate Chair of Energy, Utilities and Communication Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) introduced SB 540, legislation aimed at optimizing California’s energy markets, increasing grid reliability, reducing costs for ratepayers, and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.
This Pathways bill establishes an innovative framework for regional energy cooperation while preserving California’s authority over key aspects of its electricity system and climate goals.
SB 306 Aims to Eliminate Unnecessary Delays to Medical Treatment and Keep Decisions in the Hands of Doctors, Not Insurance Companies
Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo) and Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) have introduced new legislation to transform and streamline how wildfire mitigation investments are evaluated and coordinated across California.
SB 326, the Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Act, establishes a comprehensive framework to better align state, federal, industry, and private wildfire prevention efforts, ensuring that every dollar spent delivers maximum protection for communities.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has been appointed to serve on the California Broadband Council (CBC), a critical body dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access and closing the digital divide across the state.
Established by SB 1462 in 2010, the Council works to identify state resources, foster public-private partnerships, and develop strategic policies aimed at ensuring all Californians—regardless of location or socioeconomic status—can benefit from world-class broadband service.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Josh Becker released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders on climate:
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) released the following statement on the announcement of the Governor’s 2024-25 budget proposal.
“The budget proposal Governor Newsom unveiled today highlights the tangible progress made possible by the responsible budget decisions the Legislature adopted last year.
“Thanks to those forward-thinking choices, California is on a strong financial foundation, allowing us to advance confidently toward our clean energy and climate goals, as well as housing, homelessness, education and affordability.