After encouragement from Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez during a tour of the Columbus Park encampment in San Jose, Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) is requesting that the State Auditor conduct a review of San Jose’s use of state and federal funds to combat homelessness.
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Governor Signs Three Bills Authored by Senator Cortese Focused on Student & Youth Wellness
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law three bills authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) centered around educational and social support systems to serve our younger generation:
· SB 692 – The Special Education Inclusion Act
Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 868 authored by Senator Dave Cortese, (D-San Jose), Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, to provide equity and financial stability to California’s oldest educators.
Today Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senator Dave Cortese’s Senate Bill 649, enabling cities to use local tenant preferences to help stabilize neighborhoods and prevent people from being uprooted from their homes and families. With communities suffering the impacts of the housing crisis, this bill will help cities prioritize efficient use of scarce affordable housing resources to protect vulnerable residents at risk of displacement. SB 649 is sponsored by the City of San Jose, the Housing Action Coalition, and SOMOS Mayfair.
Senator Dave Cortese’s (D-San Jose) bill, SB 707, to protect residents of Continuing Care Retirement Communities has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.