Press Releases

Senate Leader Atkins Recognizes San Diego’s i.d.e.a. as Small Business of the Year in the 39th District

June 19, 2018

SACRAMENTO –Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins today recognized San Diego-based i.d.e.a. as Small Business of the Year in the 39th District

State Budget Passed in Senate Continues Forward Progress on Housing and Homelessness

June 15, 2018

SACRAMENTO – The fiscal year 2018-19 state budget approved by the Senate this week makes major investments in housing and homelessness throughout California, building on the momentum generated in 2017 with the passage of a landmark package of 15 housing bills.

 

Statement on the Release of the Draft Proposal to the Joint Rules Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response

June 15, 2018

SACRAMENTO – California Senate Leader Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement regarding the proposed recommendations to the Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response. The Subcommittee will discuss the recommendations at its upcoming hearing, scheduled for Monday, June 18, 2018:

 

Senate Passes New State Budget, Balancing Social Responsibility and Fiscal Responsibility

June 13, 2018

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today passed a state budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2018.

“We have recovered from the dark days of the recession, and now the state’s fiscal outlook is the strongest it’s been in a generation,” said Senate Leader Toni Atkins (D-San Diego).

Senator Atkins Announces Committee Changes

June 13, 2018

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced the following changes to Senate standing committees. Designated committee chairs and membership will be formally adopted by the Senate Rules Committee when it convenes later today - June 14, 2018.

Senator Atkins Announces Committee Changes

June 7, 2018

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced the following changes to Senate standing committees. Designated committee chairs and membership will be formally adopted by the Senate Rules Committee when it convenes on June 11, 2018.  

Senate Passes Legislative Package in Response to Wildfire Danger

June 1, 2018

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate this week passed a comprehensive package of bills in response to the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in our state, addressing last year’s horrific fires and taking steps to prevent future devastation.

Senate Recognizes San Diego’s ElderHelp as Nonprofit of the Year in the 39th District

May 30, 2018

SACRAMENTO – In the Capitol today, Senate Leader Toni Atkins recognized San Diego-based ElderHelp as Nonprofit of the Year in the 39th District.

Senate Leader Atkins Announces Senators to Serve on 2018-19 Budget Conference Committee

May 25, 2018

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced that the Senate Rules Committee has appointed the following Senators to the 2018-19 Budget Conference Committee:

Senator Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), Co-Chair
Senator John M. W. Moorlach (R-Costa Mesa)
Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama)
Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside)
Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley)

California Senate Advances Bill to Keep Film and TV Production in the Golden State

May 25, 2018

SACRAMENTO – California Senate Leader Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) announced today that Senate Democrats have advanced legislation that will extend and enhance California’s successful Film and Television Tax Credit Program. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 6-0 to move SB 951 as introduced by Senator Holly J. Mitchell (D-Los Angeles). Senator Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge), now a joint author, joined forces to consolidate the efforts to extend the Film and Television Tax Credit program.