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Majority Leader Gonzalez’s Bill to Ensure Oversight of Driver Assistance Technology Passes Senate

SACRAMENTO – Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 572, which would ensure that California maintains access to critical vehicle safety data, passed the Se

Majority Leader Gonzalez’s PRICE Act Passes Senate with Broad Coalition Support

SACRAMENTO – Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 263 – Protecting Residents, Industries, and California’s Economy (the PRICE Act) – passed the Senate on a 33-1 vote as r

Majority Leader Gonzalez Responds to Federal Tariff Chaos

SACRAMENTO – Ahead of new tariffs expected to be announced next week, Majority Leader Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) SB 263 – the Protecting Residents, Industries, and California’s Economy (PRICE) Act – passed the Senate Transportation Committee on an 14-0 vote.

Majority Leader Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Create an Immigrant and Refugee Affairs State Agency

SACRAMENTO – As the first bill in her 2025 legislative package, Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) has announced Senate Bill (SB) 12, legislation to establish a new state agency dedicated to Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The Agency, and its Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs would provide a permanent governmental framework focused on streamlining services, creating grant programs, and engaging stakeholders to enhance support for immigrant and refugee families in California.

Statement Issued by Majority Leader Gonzalez Marking One Year Since the October 7th Attacks

Sacramento, Calif. – On October 7, 2024, Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) issued the following statement on marking one year since the October 7th attacks:

Legislation to Address Latino and Indigenous Health Disparities Signed Into Law by the Governor

"Latinos and Indigenous Mesoamericans are vibrant and diverse communities, each with unique health needs," said Majority Leader Gonzalez. “Every Latino deserves to be seen, heard, and represented in our healthcare system, especially in the data that drives resource allocation. With the Latino and Indigenous Health Disparities Reduction Act our state is making significant strides toward health equity for all Californians. I am grateful to Governor Newsom for signing this bill into law, and also extend my heartfelt thanks to the many community advocates who have championed this cause and continue to fight tirelessly for health equity in our communities.”

Legislation to Secure Savings for Oil Cleanup Fund in Long Beach Signed Into Law by the Governor

“This law puts California on track to funding our obligation to pay for the safe cleanup and remediation of the oil operations in Long Beach. I am thankful to Mayor Richardson and our partners in Long Beach for helping advance this proactive legislation and to the Governor for signing it into law,” said Majority Leader Gonzalez.