SACRAMENTO, CA — SB 457, a bill designed to prevent the misuse of the Builder’s Remedy while ensuring that cities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are treated fairly as they work to meet the state’s housing goals. The bill closes loopholes that allow speculative developers to bypass zoning laws while still providing strong incentives for cities to adopt compliant Housing Elements on time.
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SACRAMENTO, CA – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape industries and impact everyday life, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has introduced SB 468, the Artificial Intelligence Security and Protection Act.
Sacramento, CA — Today, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announced the winner of the “There Ought to be a Law” (OBAL) competition for 2025. This year’s winner is Aisha Baro, Executive Director, Life Science Cares Bay Area, and her winning bill idea has been introduced as SB 338.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) proudly announces that Olga Melo has been named the 2025 Woman of the Year for Senate District 13 in recognition of her extraordinary leadership, unwavering advocacy, and lifelong dedication to uplifting the Latino community in Mountain View and beyond.
MENLO PARK, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Senate District 13 Peninsula Proud Photography Contest, celebrating the talent and vision of local photographers who have captured the beauty, diversity, and spirit of the Bay Area Peninsula.
This year’s winners are:
New Legislation Establishes a Standardized Indigence Threshold to End Harmful Hygiene Policies in County Jails and Juvenile Facilities
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.