Senator Dave Cortese has introduced legislation to streamline the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and tighten housing standards to spur housing development across the state.
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Legislation by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) that would resolve major industry and labor issues tied to rest breaks and related compensation for flight attendants passed a key legislative committee hearing on Thursday. The conflict had remained gridlocked as airlines considered moving their major operations out of California. SB 41 reflects months of negotiations between commercial airlines and cabin crew labor representatives and has no opposition.
WHAT: State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) will participate in a press conference to kick off his annual community health fair serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County.
Approximately 15,000 high school seniors experiencing homelessness would receive direct cash assistance to help them advance to higher education or employment, under a bill introduced Tuesday by State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose).
Incarcerated individuals would receive new religious protections under a bill introduced Monday by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose).