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California State Senate Welcomes New Members, Introduces Special Session Budget Bill for Critical Legal Resources

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate, led by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), convened to begin the 2025-26 Legislative Session today, welcoming in newly elected, re-elected, and returning members, and kicking off the Extraordinary Session that is focused on protecting California’s people, policies, and progress from federal interference.



Senate Leader McGuire’s Statement on the LAO Fiscal Outlook

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) issued the following statement about the Legislative Analyst’s Office Fiscal Outlook issued today:

 



Senate Leader McGuire Appoints Mary Ann Hansen to the Early Childhood Policy Council

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), has appointed Mary Ann Hansen of Humboldt County to the Early Childhood Policy Council. 

 



Senate Leader McGuire Appoints Senator Caballero to Broadband Middle-Mile Advisory Committee

SACRAMENTO –The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), appointed Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced) to the Broadband Middle-Mile Advisory Committee (MMAC) today. 

 



Senate Leader McGuire Issues Statement Remembering the Life, Legacy of Retired Fire Chief Doug Williams

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) issued a statement today in honor of retired Fire Chief Doug Williams, whose legacy of service in Sonoma County will be commemorated during a celebration of life today:

 



Senate Leader McGuire Helps Land a Whopping $81 million to Move SMART into Healdsburg

HEALDSBURG – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) has been advocating for over a year to secure major funding to move the SMART Train north into Healdsburg. Today, that work paid off with a massive $81 million investment by the State of California that will expand the passenger rail service to Healdsburg.



Senate Passes Legislation to Help Prevent Gas Price Spikes During Second Extraordinary Session

SACRAMENTO – Today, the Senate passed legislation aimed at preventing gas price spiking during floor session of the Second Extraordinary Session and passed a resolution to adjourn, marking an end to the one-week special session in the upper house. 

 



Senate to Convene Extraordinary Session on Fuel Supply, Costs

SACRAMENTO, CA ­– Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) announced today that the Senate will convene an Extraordinary Session, the second in two years, next week to consider legislation regarding California’s fuel supply, in an effort to help prevent price spiking that impacts consumers.