“This week, my bill on autonomous vehicles, SB 915, hit a roadblock after it became clear that the bill’s essential element of local control was being stripped out by the Assembly Transportation Committee. The proposal to strip city and county officials of their power to regulate robotaxis fundamentally undermines the purpose of this legislation and the safety and well-being of our communities.
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“I echo the message sent by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire today on the California Supreme Court's ruling. This decision is a relief for all Californians and will allow us to continue implementing vital safety, infrastructure, education, and quality-of-life improvements for California.” – Senator Cortese
As a fierce advocate for workers' rights and safe working conditions, the author of many workplace safety bills, and a member of the Senate Committee on Labor, Senator Dave Cortese is proud to announce his co-authorship of the groundbreaking agreement reached between the California Labor Federation and the California Chamber of Commerce to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Senator Dave Cortese is proud to announce he was selected by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire to join the newly established Senate Insurance Working Group. This group aims to stabilize California’s insurance market and reduce wildfire risks.
Sacramento, CA – Today, Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) is proud to announce the passage of four significant pieces of his legislation through the Assembly Education Committee: SB 333, SB 483, SB 956, and SB 1445. These bills stand up for California’s students and address critical issues affecting some of California’s most vulnerable populations.