Press Releases

Senator Rubio’s Bill Assists Low-Income Households Transition to Low-Carbon Appliances

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today introduced Senate Bill 1035. The bill will create a targeted program, administered by the California Energy Commission, to assist low-income households who want to reduce their household carbon footprint by providing financial assistance.

Senator Rubio’s Bill Expands Access to Cancer Medication

“Access to healthcare is one of my top priorities,” Sen. Rubio said. “This program will help cancer patients receive critically needed medications. It would reduce costs, ensure timely access, and prevent unused medications from going to waste, all while protecting our medically fragile patients.”

Senator Rubio’s Bill Targets Revenge Porn, Gives Victims More Time to Seek Justice

Sen. Susan Rubio has introduced Senate Bill 894, which will finally give victims of revenge porn more time to seek justice after they discover their personal images, which were meant to be private, were shared with others.

SB 894 will allow a victim to seek charges against the person who distributed the images by extending the statute of limitations to one year from when the victim discovers the photo.

Senator Rubio’s Statement on Proposed Budget By Governor Newsom

Sen. Susan Rubio today released the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s proposed budget.

Governor Signs Senator Rubio Bill to Help Ease San Gabriel Valley Homelessness

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) announced today that her legislation, which establishes a regional housing trust to help address the growing homelessness crisis in the San Gabriel Valley, was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Governor Signs Senator Rubio’s Bill Increasing Statute of Limitations for Domestic Violence

SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that would allow domestic violence survivors, who may be traumatized years after their abuse, additional time to heal before they seek justice.

Governor Signs Bill by Senator Rubio Aligning Local Water Authority Election Dates, Streamlining Reporting Requirements

Legislation by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) aligning elections and streamlining reporting requirements for the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority (SGBWQA) was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom today.

Senator Rubio Bill Adding Education Advocate on State Homeless Council Signed by Governor

Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed legislation by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that adds a higher education representative to a state homeless program to advocate for college and university students who are homeless.