SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José) announced that Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1392, also known as “Jay Leno’s Law,” into law. The measure will now protect classic car owners and collector vehicles from unnecessary smog inspections while preserving California’s commitment to clean air.
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SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José) has secured $750,000 in state funding for Ashes to Beauty as part of the Legislature’s 2026 Budget Bill Jr. package, supporting this organization’s efforts to connect immigrant families in Silicon Valley with essential services and trusted community resources.
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José) joined the California Legislature in passing a comprehensive package of budget and trailer bills: 14 trailer bills and two budget junior bills that make technical changes to the June budget, as well as investments agreed to by leadership.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Last night, California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José) joined the State Legislature to pass Senate Bill 577.
This bill will protect victims of childhood sexual assault and bolster access to justice, while addressing public agencies and local governments’ significant financial challenges. This measure also strengthens prevention, oversight, and safeguards for children in the care of public agencies, including foster care and juvenile detention.
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) announced that his Senate Bill 1392, known as “Jay Leno’s Law,” has cleared the California Legislature and now advances to the Governor’s desk, where it awaits his signature.
The bill would provide smog-check exemptions for qualifying vehicles manufactured between 1976 and 1985 that are carefully maintained and primarily operated for parades, car shows, exhibitions, and charitable events.