Press Releases

Two of Senator Dave Cortese’s Bills Dealing With California’s Destructive Wildland Fires Passed in Two Separate Committee Hearings

SACRAMENTO – Two of state Senator Dave Cortese’s bills that were developed as a result of California’s highly destructive wildland fires today were passed in two separate committees. They would help stabilize the state’s property insurance market for homeowners and balance wildfire risk reduction with environmentally sensitive vegetation management.



Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill to Expand Health Services For Animals In Shelters Clears First Legislative Committee

SACRAMENTO –  The California Senate Business, Professions & Economic Committee today passed Senator Dave Cortese’s SB 602 which would permit a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to conduct vaccine and parasite control wellness appointments in many animal shelters.



Senator Dave Cortese’s High Speed Rail Bill To Advance Economic Opportunities Is Passed by the Senate Transportation Committee

SACRAMENTO – On an 11- to-1 vote, the California Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday passed SB 545, Senate Transportation chair Dave Cortese’s bill to advance major economic opportunities connected to the High Speed Rail Project.



Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill to Give A Financial Leg-Up To Homeless High School Students Wanting a College Education Passes First Committee Hurdle

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate Education Committee today passed SB 685, Senator Dave Cortese’s (D-Silicon Valley) bill to provide critical financial support to students who experienced homelessness in high school and need assistance to get a college education.



Senate Transportation Committee Passes Senator Cortese’s Bill Prohibiting the Resale of Decommissioned Diesel Trains

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate Transportation Committee today passed Senate Transportation Chair Dave Cortese’s  Senate Bill 30 which would prohibit the resale or transfer of the State’s decommissioned diesel trains. SB