SAN JOSE, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (District 15) issued the following statement in response to new regulations from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regarding the operation and deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in California:
“The California DMV’s proposed AV regulations reinforce exactly why I introduced Senate Bill 1246 — because innovation without accountability cannot be tolerated when public safety is at stake.
SACRAMENTO, CA – As a former member on the County of Santa Clara Board Supervisors for 12 years, California State Senator Dave Cortese (D – San Jose) has proudly introduced Senate Resolution 96 (SR 96) to declare April as National County Government Month, spotlighting the frontline role counties play in protecting over 40 million Californians – especially in times of federal uncertainty.\
SACRAMENTO, CA – On Monday, April 27th, 2026, California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, convened an Informational Hearing to receive and take testimony on the state’s High-Speed Rail (HSR) Project’s statutorily required 2026 Draft Business Plan.
SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement recognizing Dina El-Tawansy on her appointment as Director of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans):
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Senator Dave Cortese (D–San José) announced the introduction of Senate Concurrent Resolution 157 (SCR 157), recognizing and honoring school bus drivers across California for their critical role in safely transporting students and supporting families every day. My Senate colleagues approved my SCR 157 which now heads to the Assembly for further consideration.