Press Releases

Senate Leader Atkins, Budget Chair Skinner Praise Agreement on Environmental Review of College Campus Plans, Ensure Access to Prospective UC Berkeley Students for 2022-23

March 11, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Chair Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) released the following statement about a Legislative agreement that has been reached regarding environmental review of California’s public higher education campuses’ long-term development plans, which also would ensure access to a new generation of students at UC Berkeley for the 2022-23 academic year.

Pro Tem Atkins:

Legislative Leaders Propose Meaningful Tax Relief for Californians in Light of Soaring Fuel Costs

March 9, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement on implementing meaningful tax relief for Californians:

 

Pro Tem Atkins and Speaker Rendon:

Senate Leader Atkins Responds to State of the State Address

March 8, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2022 State of the State address, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement:

Senate Leader Atkins Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Abortion Services, Health Care for All Californians

March 3, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced today that she has introduced a bill to clarify existing law that allows nurse practitioners meeting specified criteria to practice without physician supervision, including first trimester abortion care.

Lizzie Buchen Appointed to the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board

March 2, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Elizabeth “Lizzie” Buchen to the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board. She fills the Senate’s position for a person with experience working on police accountability with community-based organizations.

Miguel Garcia Appointed to the Board of State and Community Corrections

February 23, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Miguel Garcia to the Board of State and Community Corrections to fill the Board’s position for an individual with expertise in the juvenile justice system.

Caitlin Vega Appointed to the California Insurance Guarantee Association

February 23, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Caitlin Vega, J.D. to the California Insurance Guarantee Association Board of Governors.

Catalina Chacon Appointed to Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

February 23, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Catalina Chacon to the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

Senate Leader Atkins Introduces Bill To Support Navy, Marine Military Families Across California

February 23, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced she has introduced SB 1041, legislation that would make permanent the sales tax exemption for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) and other qualifying organizations that provide financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, their family members, and survivors.

Senate Leader Atkins Issues Statement on SCR 5 and the State of Emergency

February 17, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement on a Senate hearing being set to debate the merits of a resolution to end California’s state of emergency: