SACRAMENTO, CA – With overwhelming support the California Senate Education Committee passed SB 1056-Kindergarten for All by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park). SB 1056 will make kindergarten mandatory prior to entering the first grade in California with delayed implementation beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
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April 10, 2024
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April 10, 2024
SACRAMENTO, CA – With overwhelming support the California Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee passed SB 1230-the STOP Act by Senator Rubio (D-Baldwin Park). SB 1230 prioritizes the health and safety of California youth and all Californians, by strengthening enforcement of California’s flavored tobacco ban and removing illegal tobacco products from the market.
Press Release
September 2, 2023
SACRAMENTO, CA – With a unanimous, bipartisan vote, the California State Assembly passed SB 852 – the PROTECT Act by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park). SB 852 the Prohibiting Rogue Officers Tricks and Ensuring Community Trust (PROTECT) Act would improve the public’s trust in law enforcement by prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from falsely identifying themselves as probation officers or peace officers.
Press Release
September 2, 2023
SACRAMENTO, CA – In a unanimous 74-0 vote, the California Assembly has passed SenateBill 603, also known as the Child Abuse Privacy Protection Act (CAPPA). Authored by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), the bill aims to fortify legal safeguards for children and families. Specifically, the bill mandates that forensic interview recordings of children be released only through a court-issued protective order. A forensic interview is a specialized service provided by Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) to gather statements from children who have experienced abuse.
Press Release
August 18, 2023
WEST COVINA, CA – Today, Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) hosted a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations during a critical time. The drive collected over 30 pints to meet the needs of patients in local medical facilities.
Press Release
August 17, 2023
SACRAMENTO, CA – In a unanimous, bipartisan vote, the California State Assembly passed SB 20 by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), a bill that will help local governments address California’s affordable housing shortage and homelessness crisis by establishing a framework for creating regional housing trusts. Recognized as an affordable housing champion in the San Gabriel Valley, Senator Rubio wants to give local governments in other parts of California the same ability to use this innovative approach that has proved so successful in her district.
Press Release
July 21, 2023
SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom today signed into law a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that grants survivors of human trafficking the right to an advocate and support person of their choosing to be present with them during interviews with law enforcement, prosecutors, or defense attorneys.
Senate Bill 376 will allow survivors of human trafficking to receive trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally responsive support, which may increase the likelihood that they will access vital services, protections, and legal remedies.
Press Release
July 19, 2023
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) proudly declared today that she has successfully procured a remarkable $12.5 million from the state budget, a substantial investment that will be funneled directly into the upliftment of Senate District 22. This funding will bring a transformative impact to the regional communities as it will support an array of significant initiatives.