Press Releases

Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill To Establish the Nation’s First Catastrophic Model for Wildfires Moves Forward

SACRAMENTO – The state Senate Insurance Committee today passed Senator Dave Cortese’s Senate Bill 429 that would establish the nation’s first public catastrophic model for wildfires.



Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill To Structurally Reform How California Finances Affordable Housing Passed the Senate Housing Committee

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Dave Cortese’s first-of-its-kind housing finance solution bill that could fast-track the construction of thousands of affordable homes needed throughout California without burdening taxpayers unanimously passed the Senate Housing Committee today with a bipartisan vote. Senate Bill 750



Two of Senator Dave Cortese’s Bills Dealing With California’s Destructive Wildland Fires Passed in Two Separate Committee Hearings

SACRAMENTO – Two of state Senator Dave Cortese’s bills that were developed as a result of California’s highly destructive wildland fires today were passed in two separate committees. They would help stabilize the state’s property insurance market for homeowners and balance wildfire risk reduction with environmentally sensitive vegetation management.



Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill to Expand Health Services For Animals In Shelters Clears First Legislative Committee

SACRAMENTO –  The California Senate Business, Professions & Economic Committee today passed Senator Dave Cortese’s SB 602 which would permit a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to conduct vaccine and parasite control wellness appointments in many animal shelters.



Senator Dave Cortese’s High Speed Rail Bill To Advance Economic Opportunities Is Passed by the Senate Transportation Committee

SACRAMENTO – On an 11- to-1 vote, the California Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday passed SB 545, Senate Transportation chair Dave Cortese’s bill to advance major economic opportunities connected to the High Speed Rail Project.