Sacramento, Calif. – In another major step, Senate Joint Resolution 13 (SJR 13) has passed the full California Senate with a bipartisan unanimous vote.
SJR 13, championed by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), calls for federal support to fund disaster cleanup following the devastating fire at the Navy North Hangar in Tustin, California.
Sacramento, Calif – California air travelers could see a more equitable experience at airport security checkpoints under a new bill from Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton). Senate Bill 1372 (SB 1372) seeks to address growing concerns surrounding expedited screening services, which allow some passengers to bypass the standard security queues for a fee.
Sacramento, Calif – In an important step to promote inclusivity and dietary choice for students, the Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 1080 (SB 1080), the Halal and Kosher School Meals Act, with a unanimous vote of 7-0. The timely move, which also coincides with both the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Passover, ensures that schools with a significant population of students who keep halal or kosher diets will provide these meal options.
Sacramento, Calif. – Senate Bill 1416 (SB 1416), aiming to crack down on the organized resale of stolen retail merchandise, passed the Senate Public Safety Committee today with a vote of 5-0.
Sacramento, Calif. — Senate Bill 1244 (SB 1244) gained momentum on Wednesday after being approved by the Senate Education Committee in a 6-0 vote. The bill, authored by Senate Education Committee Chair Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), focuses on expanding access to beneficial community college courses for California high school students through dual enrollment programs.
Sacramento, Calif. – In a significant step forward, Senate Joint Resolution 13 (SJR 13) has passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee with a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 7-0.
Sacramento, Calif – Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce the recipients of his "Woman of the Year" awards for Senate District 29, honoring six extraordinary women whose tireless efforts have profoundly impacted our communities.
Sacramento, Calif – Senate Bill 897 (SB 897) to solidify and expand the District of Choice (DOC) Program passed unanimously with a 7-0 bipartisan vote in the Senate Education committee. The bill, authored by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) will remove the program’s sunset, expand enrollment eligibility, and enhance funding allocations for disadvantaged students.