The Senate Health Committee passed life-saving legislation by Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) today that will secure essential treatment access for individuals battling mental health and substance use disorders.
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The Senate Health Committee on Wednesday unanimously passed Senator Dave Cortese’s legislation to address fentanyl exposure among infants and toddlers. Spurred by the tragic news stories of children killed by fentanyl poisoning — including the death of 3-month-old Phoenix Castro in a San Jose apartment last May —SB 908 will strengthen California’s public health response to prevent more young children from becoming opioid victims.
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:
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.