Press Releases

Senate Leader Atkins, Budget Chair Skinner: Senate Budget Values Focus on Protecting CA Progress, Avoiding Harm to the Middle Class

March 1, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Chair Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) released the Senate’s “Protect Our Progress” key budget values. As the initial step in the Senate’s budget development, these values will serve as the foundation for crafting a comprehensive budget plan this Spring.

Senate Leader Atkins Introduces Legislation to Further Expand Reproductive Care Training, Widen Abortion Access

February 13, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Building on her successful 2022 legislation to broaden reproductive care access, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) has introduced legislation to expand and modernize reproductive care training for physician assistants.

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Committee Membership Assignments for the 2023-24 First Extraordinary Legislative Session

January 24, 2023

SACRAMENTO –Senate President pro Tempore, Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), today announced the Senate’s committee membership assignments for the 2023-24 First Extraordinary Session. Members of the standing committees designated in the First Extraordinary Session are identical to those who serve on committees for the 2023-24 Regular Legislative Session. The Senate will adopt these committees during floor session the week of January 30, 2023.

Standing Committees

Appropriations

Senate Leader Atkins: Roe Anniversary Remains Moment for Celebration of Progress, Work Ahead

January 20, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today released the following statement ahead of what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade:

Aidan Lin Appointed to the California Youth Empowerment Commission

January 18, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Today, the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Aidan Lin to the California Youth Empowerment Commission.

Shana Hazan Reappointed to the California Children and Families Commission

January 18, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Today, the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), reappointed Shana Hazan to the California Children and Families Commission, also known as First 5 California.

Paul Gothold Appointed to the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence Governing Board

January 11, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Paul Gothold Ed.D. to the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence Governing Board on Wednesday, January 11.

Senator Steve Padilla Appointed to the California Film Commission

January 11, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), appointed Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) to the California Film Commission on Wednesday, January 11.

“The film and television industry is not only an integral part of California’s legacy, but also employs tens of thousands of Californians and serves as an economic force throughout the state,” Pro Tem Atkins said. “Senator Padilla’s unwavering commitment to working Californians and the Arts will serve him well in this new role.”

Senate Leader Atkins, Budget Chair Skinner Commend California’s Strength, Readiness in Response to Governor’s Budget Proposal

January 10, 2023

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 statements on the 2023-24 state budget proposal released by Governor Gavin Newsom today:

 

Pro Tem Atkins:

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Committee Membership for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session

January 5, 2023

SACRAMENTO –Senate President pro Tempore, Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), today announced the Senate’s committee membership assignments for the 2023-24 Legislative session. The Senate Rules Committee will ratify the committee memberships on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Standing Committees

 

Agriculture