Press Releases

SAN JOSÉ, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José) released the following statement on the passing of former Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty:

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Scott Haggerty. The Bay Area has lost a dedicated public servant whose leadership left a lasting mark on our region.




SAN JOSÉ, CA — El Senador Estatal de California, Dave Cortese (D-San José), emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el fallecimiento del ex Supervisor del Condado de Alameda, Scott Haggerty:

"Me entristeció profundamente enterarme del fallecimiento de mi querido amigo, Scott Haggerty. El Área de la Bahía ha perdido a un servidor público ejemplar cuyo liderazgo dejó una huella imborrable en nuestra región.




SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José) today announced that his Senate Bill 1246 (SB 1246), legislation establishing stronger oversight, accountability, and transparency standards for autonomous vehicle operations in California, has been passed by the Assembly Committee on Communications and Conveyance, moving the measure one step closer to final legislative approval.




SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, today announced that his Senate Bill 1250 (SB 1250), legislation to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve safety on California's highways, has been approved by the California State Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, advancing the measure to the next stage of the legislative process.




SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José) announced that his legislation, Senate Bill 1392 (SB 1392), also known as “Jay Leno's Law 2.0,” has been approved by the California State Assembly Transportation Committee, marking another significant step toward final legislative approval.