Press Releases

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:

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Committee Membership, Presiding Officer Updates

February 4, 2022

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore, Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), today announced changes to the Senate’s committee membership assignments and updates to the Senate’s Presiding Officer roster. The committee membership changes will go before the Senate Rules Committee for adoption next week.

Standing Committees

Budget and Fiscal Review

  • Appoint Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside). 

Governance and Finance

Senate Leader Atkins, Assemblymember Weber Issue Statement on Audit Report regarding San Diego Sheriff’s Department

February 3, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber (D-San Diego) today released the following statement on the California State Auditor’s report regarding the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and in-custody deaths:

Robert Gleason, Wendy Greuel Reappointed to the California Film Commission

February 2, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), reappointed Robert Gleason and Wendy Greuel to the California Film Commission today.

Anthony Cannella Appointed to the Little Hoover Commission

February 2, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed former Senator Anthony Cannella to the Little Hoover Commission.

“The Little Hoover Commission strives to make government policy-making more accessible and bipartisan, and Anthony Cannella has shown time and time again that he is committed to that goal, and to building bridges that improve the lives of Californians,” Pro Tem Atkins said. “I have no doubt that Anthony will work tirelessly to continue this mission.”

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Senator Eggman as Assistant Majority Leader

January 19, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced that Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton) has been appointed as Assistant Majority Leader for the Senate. The move follows the transition of Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) to Majority Leader, and the transition of Senator Robert M. Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) to Majority Leader Emeritus.

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Transitional Role for Emeritus Majority Leader Hertzberg, Appoints Senator McGuire as Majority Leader

January 19, 2022

SACRAMENTO – As the Senate moves forward in the second year of the 2021-2022 legislative session, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced that two Democratic Senate leaders are transitioning into new positions. Senator Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) will move from serving as Majority Leader of the Senate to Majority Leader Emeritus. Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg), currently serving as Assistant Majority Leader, will become Majority Leader.