Press Releases

STATEMENT: Senate Leader Atkins Reacts to Governor Newsom’s Signature of AB 893

October 11, 2019

SAN DIEGO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement on Assembly Bill 893 being signed into law:

PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Newsom signs Senate Leader Atkins’ Historic Building Preservation Bill

October 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Legislation establishing a tax credit for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings in California by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) was signed into law today by Governor Gavin Newsom, putting into statute a measure that will spark reinvestment in California’s communities.

STATEMENT: Senate Leader Atkins Reacts to Governor Newsom’s Signature of SB 113

October 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement on Senate Bill 113 being signed into law:

“The mortgage crisis hit California homeowners as hard as anyone. Many of the state’s residents have yet to recover from losing their homes, and continue to feel the effects of the financial stress caused by unscrupulous lending practices. This bill will get direct relief and aid to residents struggling to stay in their homes.”

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PRESS RELEASE: Housing Bills Will Help Protect Renters From Rate Hikes, Discrimination

October 8, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) applauded the signing of key housing legislation today, which will help protect renters from indiscriminate evictions and exorbitant rate increases. Gov. Newsom also signed two Senate bills that expand discrimination protections for Californians receiving government assistance and for veterans or those who are currently serving the nation in the military.

Atkins, Senate Leaders Praise Signing of $15 Billion Education Construction Bond

October 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), Senator Steve Glazer (D-Contra Costa), Senate Select Committee on Student Success, Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino), Chair of the Senate Education Committee, and Senator Richard Roth (D-Riverside) today applauded the Governor signing Assembly Bill 48, which the Legislature passed to place a $15 billion bond on the March 2020 ballot to fund new classrooms, labs, and libraries for California’s K-12 public schools and universities.

PRESS RELEASE: Acting Governor Atkins (And First Dog Joey) Announce Plans

October 4, 2019

San Diego—Acting as Governor of California in the absence of Governor Gavin Newsom and Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins today released the following statement:

“Upon learning I would again be serving as Acting Governor, I contacted my closest advisors to determine a course of action. I immediately heard from Acting First Dog Joey, who, while initially grumpy upon learning that he had not actually remained First Dog since receiving the title in July 2014, was ultimately helpful — mainly in exchange for snacks.

PRESS RELEASE: Senate Highlights 2019 Legislative Accomplishments

September 16, 2019

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate closed the 2019 legislative session last week having approved significant initiatives that address the affordable housing crisis, help improve wildfire preparation and response, reform law enforcement’s use of force, protect women’s rights and aid workers in the new economy, while at the same time cutting taxes for working families and small business and helping more middle-class families afford health coverage.

PRESS RELEASE: Senate Leader Applauds Budget Trailer Bill Package, Which Provides Needed Amendments, Updates to Budget Act

September 13, 2019

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate on Friday passed amendments to the state budget that will generate $1.7 billion to fund Medi-Cal, create financing tools local municipalities can use for housing and infrastructure projects, ratify collective bargaining agreements with several of the state’s largest labor unions, and make important technical updates, such as allocating funds to keep patients and providers safe at health centers that provide abortion services.

PRESS RELEASE: Atkins’ Tax Credit for Historic Preservation Passes Assembly

September 12, 2019

Atkins’ Tax Credit for Historic Preservation Passes Assembly

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate has passed SB 451, legislation by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), to establish a tax credit for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings in California. SB 451 passed out of the Legislature unanimously.

Senate Leader Atkins Reacts to Governor Newsom’s Signature of SB 276

September 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement on Senate Bill 276 being signed into law:

“I commend Senator Pan for his tireless work in advancing public health protections in California, and thank Governor Newsom for his signature of SB 276. Now that the bill is law, we must work with the Administration to ensure this important measure is implemented effectively in order to protect the safety and wellness of our communities.”

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