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Governor Signs Bills Providing New Local Tools to Address Homelessness

SB 479 and SB 692 will improve local efforts to address unsheltered homelessness

Senator Arreguín's Bill to Support Hospital Workers Passes in Labor Committee

Sb 632 would provide nurses and hospital employees better access to treatment for work-related injuries.

Senator Arreguín Announces Proposal to Save California's Public Transit Systems

The $2 billion budget request will provide critical support to transit agencies facing existential fiscal insolvency.

Senator Arreguín Statement on Governor Newsom’s 2025–26 Budget Proposal

Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) made the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2025-26 State Budget:

Senator Arreguín Appointed Chair of both the Public Safety and Human Services Committees

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.

Senator Arreguín Introduces Bill to Spur Housing Production

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.

Jesse Arreguín Sworn Into California State Senate

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.