SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) and United Farm Workers (UFW) held a press conference regarding legislative efforts to save farmworkers’ lives during extreme heat waves by ensuring agricultural employer compliance with existing heat prevention injury and illness laws and regulations. Senator Cortese spoke about his Senate Bill 1299 (SB 1299) - otherwise known as the “Farmworker Climate Change Heat Injury and Death Fund,” and offered the following quote:
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The following statement is attributable to Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) on the appointment of Ian Choudri as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
SAN JOSE, CA – Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) issued the following statement regarding his Senate Bill 956 (SB 956) and its successful passage out of the Assembly. SB 956 was voted on consent, and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for potential signing and adoption.
Today marks a significant milestone for SB 1299, authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), as it successfully passed out of the Senate Insurance Committee. Highlighting the critical nature of this bill, Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers, testified in person—sharing her support for SB 1299 and underscoring the danger of inaction and the lives at stake for California’s agricultural workers.
I'm proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with Governor Newsom on a budget that will strengthen California. The Budget Act of 2024 is the result of months of hard work and extensive public input. We have managed to close a budget shortfall of over $45 billion, ensuring a balanced budget through the 2025-26 fiscal year. This agreement not only safeguards our progress, core programs, and education but also prepares us for the future by introducing vital reforms to strengthen our fiscal resilience.