Three bills signed into law will advance the development of accessory dwelling units, improve the permitting process, and assist cities with housing law compliance
SB 81 would require healthcare providers to create nonpublic areas in their facilities for the safety and privacy of patients.
Sb 632 would provide nurses and hospital employees better access to treatment for work-related injuries.
The $2 billion budget request will provide critical support to transit agencies facing existential fiscal insolvency.
Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) made the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2025-26 State Budget:
With the formal start of the 2025-2026 legislative session today, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire has appointed Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) as Chair of both the Public Safety and Human Services standing committees.
Sacramento, CA - Today, Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) introduced his first bill, SB 9, to ease the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by removing the requirement that a property owner must live in a property, regardless of whether an ADU is proposed or already exists.
SACRAMENTO – Today at the California State Capitol, Jesse Arreguín was sworn into office as a California State Senator for the 7th Senate District. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court Patricia Guerrero.
