Workers and Economic Fairness
SB 555 – Workers Disability Adjustment Act
Updates workers compensation disability payments so they adjust with cost of living, like Social Security. Injured workers will no longer fall behind as prices rise.
SB 1005 – The PENNIES Act
Allows local agencies to round cash transactions to the nearest five cents due to penny shortages. This change reduces waste, avoids litigation and administrative costs.
SB 1165 – CDTFA Information Sharing
Allows the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to share tax debt information with the Contractor’s State License Board. This measure strengthens tax collection and promotes fairness among contractors.
Water, Climate, and Infrastructure
SB 599 – Extended Range Atmospheric River Forecasting
Improves long range storm forecasting so communities receive notice before major flood events. Better forecasts support emergency response and water planning.
SB 769 – Golden State Infrastructure Corporation Act
Creates a financing entity within the State Treasurer’s Office to accelerate construction of large-scale infrastructure projects across California.
SB 811 – Metal Shredders Regulatory Program
Establishes a clear statewide regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities to provide operational certainty and environmental oversight.
SB 997 – North Fork Kings River GSA Enforcement Authority
Grants lien authority to the North Fork Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency so groundwater rules apply fairly to all users.
SB 1108 – Wetlands Conservancy Proposal
Establishes a conservancy to protect the Merced wetlands, preserve wildlife habitat, and support voluntary agreements with landowners.
SB 1153 – Water Systems and Wildfire Preparedness
Clarifies the role of public water agencies during wildfire events and provides tools for emergency planning.
SB 1183 – Energy Community Benefits Proposal
Creates a joint powers authority to secure community benefit agreements tied to clean energy development in rural areas.
Housing and Community Stability
SB 1091 – Community Anti Displacement and Preservation Program
Creates a state program to finance the purchase and preservation of affordable rental housing. This measure helps prevent displacement and protects residents from sudden rent increases.
SB 1116 – Starter Home Revitalization Act
Refines state law to improve implementation of SB 684 (Caballero, 2023) and increase the construction of affordable homes.
Public Safety
SB 1143 – Child Abuse Forensic Interview Sharing
Clarifies that child welfare agencies may receive forensic interview videos. Access to video evidence strengthens child protection efforts.
SB 1156 – Alcohol Sales Prohibition for Repeat DUI Offenders
Prohibits alcohol sales to individuals convicted of a third felony DUI for a defined period. Retailers who violate the law face penalties similar to sales to minors.
SB 1173 – Lesser Offense Jury Instructions
Allows juries to consider jury instructions on lesser related offenses when evidence supports that option. This reform restores balance and judicial discretion.
Immigration and Access to Justice
SB 942 – Private Detention Facility Oversight and Accountability Act
Sets enforceable health and safety standards for privately operated federal immigration detention facilities and establishes oversight requirements.
SB 1129 – Access to Justice Reform
Allows trained non attorney professionals to provide limited legal services under attorney supervision to increase help for individuals in small claims, unlawful detainers and debt collection cases.
SB 1194 – California Immigrant Justice Fellowship
Restores and expands a legal fellowship program that increases access to immigration representation in underserved rural regions.
SB 690 – CCPA and CIPA Lawsuits Online Practices
Clarifies that businesses that comply with state privacy law are not subject to conflicting lawsuits under older statutes. This measure provides clarity while preserving consumer rights.
