Press Releases

Sen. Cortese's Statement on SB 1300 - Closure of Inpatient Psychiatric and Maternity Ward Services - Advancing to Governor's Desk

SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 1300 (SB 1300) advancing to the Governor’s desk for signing and adoption.



Sen. Cortese's Statement on SB 483 - Banning "Prone Restraints" - Advancing to Governor's Desk

SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 483 (SB 483) advancing to the Governor for his signing and adoption.



Sen. Cortese's Statement on SB 94 - Judicial Review of Old Sentences - Not Moving Forward

SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement regarding the California Assembly’s refusal to adopt and incorporate proposed amendments to his Senate Bill 94 (SB 94):



Sen. Cortese's Statement on his SB 1015 - Addressing Nursing Workforce Needs - Advancing to Governor's Desk for Signing and Adoption

SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 1015 (SB 1015) advancing to the Governor for signing and adoption.



Sen. Cortese's Response to Misinformation About His SB 94 - Judicial Review of Old Sentences

SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to Assembly and Senate Republican members’ reactions to his Senate Bill 94 (SB 94) during a press conference, and the misinformation they are spreading about the bill. SB 94 would allow individuals held in-custody who have been sentenced to Life Without Parole (LWOP) prior to June 5, 1990, and have served a minimum of 25 years, to have their cases reconsidered for resentencing by a Judicial Court, State Parole Board, and Governor’s Office.