Press Releases

Clarissa Falcon Appointed to the California Transportation Commission

September 7, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Clarissa Falcon to the California Transportation Commission during its meeting today.

“With over 25 years of experience, Clarissa Falcon is a well-respected and collaborative community relations expert and problem solver,” Pro Tem Atkins said. “Clarissa will help ensure that as our state continues to grow, our transportation infrastructure and policies will serve and improve the quality of life for all Californians.”

Senate Leader Atkins’ Historic Sea Level Rise Bill Passes Senate

September 2, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California State Senate passed Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins’ SB 1, the Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021, which would provide tools and resources for communities to address this imminent climate change reality.

Senate Leader Atkins’ Sea Level Rise Legislation Passes Assembly

September 1, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement on SB 1 passing the Assembly in a 58-10 bipartisan vote:

Senate Leader Atkins Praises Senate’s Passing of SB 9: ‘Giving Californians the Opportunity to Pursue Their Version of the California Dream’

August 30, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California State Senate passed Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins’ SB 9, the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s action. The bill is a critical piece of the Senate’s Housing Package, and would provide homeowners more options to create intergenerational wealth and widen opportunities for California’s working families.

Senate Leader Atkins’ SB 9 Housing Bill Passes Assembly

August 26, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has released the following statement regarding the Assembly’s 45-19 bipartisan vote to pass SB 9, the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act:

Senate Leader Atkins Responds to Assembly Announcement Regarding COVID Vaccines

August 16, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement regarding the mandatory vaccine protocol announced by the Assembly:

Senate Leader Atkins Applauds Signing of Child Care Budget Bill

July 23, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today issued a statement regarding the signing of AB/SB 131, the child development programs budget bill:

Dr. William T. Armaline Appointed to Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board

July 14, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has appointed Dr. William T. Armaline to the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board. Pro Tem Atkins appointed Dr. Armaline to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of the last member.

Atkins: Budget Passed by Legislature and Signed by Governor ‘Creates a Path to Recovery for All’

July 12, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has released the following statement on the budget signed by Governor Newsom today:

Governor Newsom, Legislative Leaders Applaud Unprecedented Budget

July 12, 2021

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) today issued a statement regarding the 2021-22 state budget:

“After thoughtful and productive discussions on the final key details of the 2021-22 state budget, we are pleased to announce that SB 129, which provides the overall architecture of the budget agreement, will be signed today, with additional implementation bills to be voted on later this week.