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July 2026 Newsletter: Scoring Victories in Sacramento

As California and the United States host the World Cup, this year’s legislative session is now in its critical second half.

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Oakland Mayor Asks California Legislature to Hold Illegal Dumping Violators Accountable

SB 1218 would trigger a vehicle immobilization for unpaid illegal dumping penalties, creating a meaningful incentive for offenders to resolve outstanding citations and disincentivizing the action of illegal dumping.
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Legislature Approves $11.25 Billion Affordable Housing Bond

State housing bond expected to appear on November ballot
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Zero Textbook Cost Program Recognized for Saving California Community College Students $33 Million Last Year

Senator Jesse Arreguin recognizes Zero Textbook Cost degrees at the Senate floor.
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State Senate Advances Bill to Protect Utility Workers from Assault

SB 1330 (Arreguín, D-Oakland) will enhance legal protections for utility employees and other workers engaged in essential infrastructure work
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Bill to Shine Light on ICE Activity Advances State Senate

SB 1257 would require the Attorney General to update the public and legislature annually on immigration incidents and activities in California
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State Senate Advances Bill to Hold Illegal Dumping Violators Accountable

SB 1218 would prevent vehicle registration renewal for people with outstanding illegal dumping penalties
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Senator Arreguín Applauds Governor Newsom’s Support for Transforming Golden Gate Fields into a New Public Waterfront Park

The May Revise budget includes $125 million from Prop 4 funds to support the conversion of the former horseracing track into a waterfront park.

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Spring 2026 Newsletter: Advancing East Bay Values in Sacramento

The 2026 legislative year is in full swing, with policy committees hearing bills on their way to the Senate floor. As Chair of both the Senate Housing Committee and Public Safety Committee, I am responsible for reviewing all bills relating to housing production, affordable housing, homelessness, the state prison system and criminal justice.