Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement on the passing of Delaine Eastin, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Assemblymember representing portions of Alameda and Santa Clara counties:
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In a 14-0 vote on Tuesday, the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee advanced Senator Cortese’s Senate Bill (SB) 1298. The legislation streamlines the approval process for data centers and maintains clear development guidelines, upholding California’s robust environmental standards and creating thousands of new construction jobs across the state.
SAN JOSE— Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) and San Jose Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei led a moving Town Hall on Gender Equity and Justice in San Jose today, emphasizing the critical need for comprehensive support and protection for survivors of harassment and domestic violence through legislation like SB 554, the Survivor's Protection Act.
Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement following today’s release of the California State Auditor’s analysis of public funds intended to alleviate homelessness across California. The audit is available on the State Auditor’s website here:
The Senate Business and Professions Committee advanced legislation today by Senator Dave Cortese to address California’s severe nursing shortage, which has compromised patient care and imposed unfair working conditions on current nurses. Senate Bill (SB) 1015 represents a significant move toward more equitable and accessible hands-on training for nursing students.