Press Releases

Legislative Leaders Respond to Governor’s Proposed Economic Recovery Package

January 5, 2021

SACRAMENTO— Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement regarding Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed Equitable Recovery for California’s Business and Jobs Plan:

 

Senate Leader Atkins Issues Statement Regarding Dr. Weber’s Appointment as California Secretary of State

December 22, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has issued the following statement regarding Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber’s historic appointment as California Secretary of State:

 

Senate Introduces ‘Building Opportunities for All’ Housing Package to Address California’s Ongoing Crisis

December 16, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Given the critical need to address the housing crisis in California, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), along with colleagues Senators Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), and Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), today announced the ‘Building Opportunities for All’ Senate Housing Package, which includes six bills aimed at offering housing opportunities and solutions for Californians.

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Committee Membership for the 2021-22 Legislative Session

December 14, 2020

SACRAMENTO –Senate President pro Tempore, Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), today announced the Senate’s committee membership assignments for the 2021-22 Legislative session. 

 

Standing Committees

Agriculture

  • Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno), Chair
  • Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger), Vice Chair
  • Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Salinas)
  • Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton)
  • Senator Steven M. Glazer (D-Contra Costa)

 

Senate Launches 2021-22 Session: Pandemic, Economic Recovery, and Chronic Challenges Top Priorities

December 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), along with her new and returning Senate colleagues, convened the 2021-22 legislative session today, with Atkins stating the Senate would continue to focus on COVID-19 prevention and response, economic relief and recovery, and chronic challenges facing California that have been made worse by the pandemic.

Senate Leader Atkins Commends Launch of CA Notify, Urges Californians to Adhere to COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

December 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement today regarding the state’s COVID-19 efforts and the statewide implementation of a new exposure notification app developed in partnership with UC San Diego Health:

 

Senate Leader Atkins Issues Statement Regarding Modifications to December 7, 2020 Organizational Session

November 25, 2020

SACRAMENTO –Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has issued the following statement regarding modifications to the Senate’s organizational session scheduled for December 7, 2020, based on recent public health guidance:

 

Assembly, Senate Leaders Announce Selection of Cara Jenkins As Next Legislative Counsel

November 18, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced today the selection of Cara Jenkins as their candidate for the California State Legislature’s new Legislative Counsel.

Jenkins, who has served as a leading member of the Legislative Counsel’s Office for the past 10 years, will be confirmed in a vote by both houses on December 7, 2020, the first day of the 2021-2022 session.

Legislative Analyst’s Office Fiscal Projections Coming This Week—Expect Challenging Times to Continue, But Opportunity for Budget Improvements

November 17, 2020

SACRAMENTO – With the Legislative Analyst’s Office scheduled to release its annual forecast this week, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), along with Senate Democratic Caucus colleagues, have begun planning for the year ahead.

Senate Leader Atkins Names Serving Seniors 2020 Nonprofit of the Year

October 27, 2020

SAN DIEGO, CA– State Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has announced the selection of Serving Seniors, a San Diego-based nonprofit committed to providing low-income and homeless seniors with wraparound services, as the 2020 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 39.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, Senator Atkins will make her formal announcement virtually during the organization’s October 27 Board Meeting.