The State Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that will enhance California’s training pipeline, community benefits, and quality jobs standards in state and federal infrastructure programs.
SB 150 will embed workforce and community benefit requirements into contracting related to the federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act).
Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) released the following statement on the Budget Act of 2023 and trailer bills to implement the budget, which was passed by the Legislature on Tuesday:
The Legislature passed legislation by Senator Dave Cortese on Tuesday establishing landmark safety rules on motion picture productions.
The State Senate unanimously passed legislation by Senator Dave Cortese on Tuesday to create clear rules surrounding the ability of incarcerated people to wear religious clothing, headwear, and grooming. Studies show that free exercise rights established under SB 309 helps reduce violence and other negative behaviors in correctional facilities, and lowers recidivism.