Today marks a significant milestone for SB 1299, authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), as it successfully passed out of the Senate Insurance Committee. Highlighting the critical nature of this bill, Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers, testified in person—sharing her support for SB 1299 and underscoring the danger of inaction and the lives at stake for California’s agricultural workers.
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I'm proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with Governor Newsom on a budget that will strengthen California. The Budget Act of 2024 is the result of months of hard work and extensive public input. We have managed to close a budget shortfall of over $45 billion, ensuring a balanced budget through the 2025-26 fiscal year. This agreement not only safeguards our progress, core programs, and education but also prepares us for the future by introducing vital reforms to strengthen our fiscal resilience.
“This week, my bill on autonomous vehicles, SB 915, hit a roadblock after it became clear that the bill’s essential element of local control was being stripped out by the Assembly Transportation Committee. The proposal to strip city and county officials of their power to regulate robotaxis fundamentally undermines the purpose of this legislation and the safety and well-being of our communities.
“I echo the message sent by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire today on the California Supreme Court's ruling. This decision is a relief for all Californians and will allow us to continue implementing vital safety, infrastructure, education, and quality-of-life improvements for California.” – Senator Cortese
As a fierce advocate for workers' rights and safe working conditions, the author of many workplace safety bills, and a member of the Senate Committee on Labor, Senator Dave Cortese is proud to announce his co-authorship of the groundbreaking agreement reached between the California Labor Federation and the California Chamber of Commerce to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).