SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D–San José), acting 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.
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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), acting as 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:
SACRAMENTO, CA – El Senador Estatal de California, Dave Cortese, anunció la presentación del Proyecto de Ley del Senado 870 (SB 870), que prohibiría la venta de braseros de mesa que no cumplan con las principales normas de seguridad contra incendios, tras un número creciente de incendios graves que han provocado quemaduras graves y, en algunos casos, muertes.