SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D–San José) has introduced Senate Resolution 93 (SR 93) honoring San José native and two-time Super Bowl champion Jim Plunkett on his induction into the inaugural class of the NFL Alumni Hispanic Hall of Fame. You may read the resolution of SR 93 here.
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SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D–San José), as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, has introduced Senate Bill 1392 (SB 1392)- otherwise referred to as “Jay Leno’s Law” - that would provide smog check exemptions for classic and collectible vehicles manufactured before the 1981 model year, and then adding one additional model year each year, through 1986 by 2032.
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), Chair of the California State Senate Transportation Committee, will convene a joint informational hearing with California State Senator Jesse Arreguin (D-Oakland), Chair of the California State Senate Public Safety Committee, to examine the effectiveness of California’s DUI and traffic safety laws and identify opportunities to improve roadway safety.
SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D – San Jose), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, today announced the introduction of his Senate Bill 1215 which would significantly expand EV charging infrastructure at multifamily residences, advancing the state’s clean transportation goals while ensuring more equitable access to charging and helping stabilize electricity costs for ratepayers.
SAN JOSE, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s 2026-2027 Budget Proposal and State of the State Address: