Today, Senator Henry Stern celebrated the successful advancement of four bills, 1444, 1421, 1504 out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and SB 1400 through the Senate Public Safety Committee.
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Today, Senator Henry Stern celebrates the successful advancement of two bills, SB 1251 (Mosquito Utility Vaults) and SB 1508 (Long Duration Energy Storage), through the Senate Energy and Utilities Committee.
This week was met with mixed results as SB 1237, 1301, and 1311 were slated to be heard in the Senate Energy and Utilities Committee. There was disappointment, as one decision made by the chair resulted in one of the trio being cast-aside for the rest of the year. Hours before the start of the Committee, the Chair issued a “No Recommendation” on Senate Bill 1237, a no recommendation by any chair is the “kiss of death” for most bills. However, the remaining two bills passed with bipartisan support. Reflecting on our progress, we're eager to share a comprehensive weekly wrap-up of the strides we've made and information at the bottom of what to expect for next week.
This April, our team is in full swing, maneuvering through amendments, and shaping policies that will impact our communities. As we reflect on our progress, we're excited to share a comprehensive weekly wrap-up of the initiatives we've authored moving through various committees and the strides we've made towards a brighter future for all Californians.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and Senator Henry Stern will be holding a joint press conference alongside colleagues and supporters to address the significance of three pivotal education bills: SB 1421, SB 1283, and SB 1277. These bills aim to enhance safety, foster responsible technology use, and promote inclusive education practices in California's schools.
Author of California Climate Disclosure Laws Applauds SEC Rule; Shortcomings Raise Stakes for CA
Sacramento, CA - Governor Newsom released a budget proposal that paused funding to implement all newly signed laws, including a set of landmark climate laws, until the full picture of the state’s finances is clear in May. The Climate Accountability Package — comprised of Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) Senate Bill 253 and Senator Henry Stern’s (D-Los Angeles) Senate Bill 261 — created the nation’s first requirements for large corporations to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, carbon embedded in supply chains, and climate risks. The New York Times called the package a “landmark climate disclosure bill […] with national and global repercussions,” and Governor Newsom touted the new law during NYC Climate Week last September as a testament to California’s global leadership on climate change.
California’s legislative delegation, led by Speaker Robert Rivas, and Senators and Assemblymembers from a diverse range of communities and backgrounds, arrived at COP28 motivated but skeptical, as historically, fossil fuel giants like Putin and Chevron have been able to scuttle any progress in the transition from fossil fuels.