ProTem Mike McGuire and other Senate leaders joined Lindsey P. Horvath, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, for a real-life glimpse into LA County courts and jail for severely mentally ill defendants.
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Senator Henry Stern (SD-27) enters summer recess with a bill already signed into law by Governor Newsom and 13 bills successfully navigated through various committees, marking a productive session for the Senator and his team.
The Oak Park Community Center and Gardens was abuzz with celebration as Senator Henry Stern held the Senate District 27 Woman of the Year event. The event honored the achievements and contributions of nineteen remarkable women in the community.
Flanked by community and environmental leaders, Senator Henry Stern celebrated a $2.5 million state investment to restore ecosystems in the Sepulveda Basin. As part of an event to mark the adoption of the multi-year Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan, Senator Stern noted the funds were only a downpayment on the nearly $5 billion in infrastructure projects outlined by the comprehensive Vision Plan. The event also raised awareness and advocated for the potential November 2024 statewide Climate Bond, currently being negotiated by the Legislature.
Democrats and Republicans found common ground in the California State Senate this week on two measures authored by Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) aimed at reducing harm to children from social media and cyberbullying.
Senator Stern’s SB 1509 advanced to the Assembly with a 27-1 vote on the Senate floor Wednesday. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by 26 mph or more on surface streets and highways would be treated as reckless drivers, resulting in two points on their driving record and potential suspension of license.
Senator Stern achieves a significant milestone as five bills advance out of the Senate Appropriations Committee to the floor, while three bills are set aside due to fiscal implications.
Proud to introduce SCR 151 to honor Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer who was tragically shot in the line of duty on September 16, 2023.