Sacramento, CA – In a pivotal decision today, the Legislature approved SB 1374, authored by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), which undoes damage caused by a California Public Utilities Commission decision last fall. This bill, the only high priority solar legislation remaining this session, represents a significant step forward in California's clean energy landscape by restoring fair treatment for all utility customers with on-site solar generation.
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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 reentry.
The California Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act (CAITA) protects consumers by giving them the ability to determine if materials have been generated by AI
Sacramento, CA – In a significant move to confront California’s painful past involvement in the Mexican Repatriation of the 1930s, the Assembly has voted unanimously in favor of SB 537 authored by Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) and Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park). This decisive vote represents a pivotal moment to secure justice and recognition for a dark chapter in American history.
Sacramento, CA — In a significant victory for justice reform, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has successfully negotiated for a $1.8 million investment to address the unfair practice of deducting transportation and clothing costs from an incarcerated individual's release allowance, commonly known as “gate money”.
Sacramento, CA — As the final deadline for the Legislature to pass bills for the 2023-24 session, 12 initiatives authored by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), who is Chair of the Bay Area Caucus, have reached the Assembly Floor for consideration. This comprehensive legislative package aims to address challenges critical to the Bay Area and advance a carbon-free economy, safeguard personal data, and reform justice practices.
Sacramento, CA — In a remarkable turn of events, the tech industry has announced late Friday afternoon (August 23) its decision to formally withdraw its opposition to SB 942, the California Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act, following careful negotiations with Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park). This groundbreaking bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the realm of artificial intelligence by requiring large GenAI providers to label AI-generated content and supply an AI-detection tool for users.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), author of the SB 308, issued the following statement regarding the Assembly Committee on Appropriations holding the bill: