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Senate Leader McGuire Announces Agreement Reached for Pro Tem Designee, Transition to Occur in 2026

SACRAMENTO – Today, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) announced that the Senate Democratic Caucus convened and determined that Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) will be the Pro Tem Designee, with a transition to be held early in 2026. 



Senate & Assembly Announce Legislative Budget Agreement

SACRAMENTO - California is facing unprecedented threats from the Trump administration, including harmful cuts and costly tariffs that are driving up prices for families and businesses, and escalating immigration raids designed to stoke fear in Los Angeles and communities across the state.



Decisive Votes Launch One of the Most Influential Affordability Packages Forward

SACRAMENTO—Today, the State Senate overwhelmingly passed a groundbreaking package of affordability bills aimed at delivering both immediate relief and long-term solutions for working families across the Golden State.



Senate Approves ‘The Golden State Commitment’ Wildfire Package

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate took sweeping and decisive action to protect Californians from devastating wildfires today by advancing the Golden State Commitment package.



Senate Leader Mike McGuire, Senate Budget Chair Scott Wiener Issue Joint Statement on Appropriations Committee Passing SB 607

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and Senate Budget Chair Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) released the following statement regarding the passage of SB 607 out of Appropriations Committee:

 



Senate Leader McGuire and Senate Rules Committee Appoint Hermosa Beach City Councilmember Col. Ray Jackson (Ret.) to California Coastal Commission

SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate Leader Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), has appointed retired U.S. Army Colonel and Hermosa Beach City Councilmember Ray Jackson to serve as the South Coast region representative on the California Coastal Commission.

 



Senate Leader McGuire, Budget Chair Wiener Issue Statement on Governor Newsom’s May Revision to State Budget

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Chair Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May revision to the proposed state budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year:

 



Pro Tem McGuire, Senators Launch Affordability Package: ‘Investing in Your California Dream’

SACRAMENTO— Following months of laser-focused work, Senate Leader Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and the Senate Democratic Caucus today launched a three-pillar legislative package to help tackle the affordability crisis in our state—focusing on the critical areas of Energy, Housing, and Workforce.