Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As the 2026 legislative session continues to progress, I want to share a few of my priority bills and how I’m working to deliver results for Senate District 15 residents like you.
Press Releases
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), acting as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, introduced Senate Bill 1250 (SB 1250) which will help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions on California’s highways and roadways by formally incorporating wildlife crossing infrastructure projects into the state’s transportation asset management framework, accelerating implementation of projects that improve traffic safety, habitat connectivity, and climate resilience.
SACRAMENTO, CA — El Senador Estatal de California Dave Cortese (D-San José), en su calidad de Presidente del Comité de Transporte del Senado, presentó el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 1250 (SB 1250).
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D–San José), as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 129 (SCR 129) to honor the legacy and distinguished public service career of former California Assemblymember Rusty Areias. SCR 129 would designate a portion of Highway 152 as the “Rusty Areias Highway.” The Senate Transportation Committee approved SCR 129 advancing efforts to honor the legacy of the former Assemblymember.
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San José), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, convened a high-impact informational hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, delivering a clear message to the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry: innovation without accountability will not be tolerated in California.