Historic Swearing-In in Santa Barbara as Monique Limón Becomes First Latina President Pro Tempore of California Senate Senator Monique Limón returned to her childhood stage Friday afternoon, taking the oath of office as California’s new Senate president pro tempore… The post Historic Swearing-In in Santa Barbara as Monique Limón Becomes First Latina President Pro Tempore of California Senate appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Historic Swearing-In in Santa Barbara as Monique Limón Becomes First Latina President Pro Tempore of California Senate: Senator Monique Limón returned to her childhood stage Friday afternoon, taking the oath of… #MoniqueLimon #CaliforniaSenate #LatinaLeadership #WomenInPolitics #HistoricMoment

The California Legislature is back in session today! I’m excited to be back in the Capitol working for the people of Senate District 33.

To tune in to our first session of 2026, visit: senate.ca.gov/calendar

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California Senate Passes Sweeping Wildfire Resilience Package The California Senate has advanced the Golden State Commitment package—a bipartisan, 13-bill legislative effort to protect communities from wildfires, strengthen recovery, and stabilize the insurance…

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Newsom again urges cities to ban homeless camps Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday urged California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments, increasing his pressure campaign on local governments.

The Governor is right. Both the unhoused and neighborhoods deserve better. Let’s use the tools available to save lives and strengthen communities.

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California Senate Bill 540 Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Legal Vulnerabilities California Senate Bill 540, which proposes integrating California's electricity market into a broader Western regional system, faces scrutiny due to potential legal vulnerabilities. A recent analysis by the California Senate Judiciary Committee raised significant concerns about the bill’s potential ramifications, particularly in relation to the current federal administration. The proposed change, designed to enhance efficiency and grid resilience, could inadvertently expose California’s stringent clean energy policies to challenges at the federal level. One primary concern centers on the potential for federal preemption, where the Trump Administration could argue that California’s energy laws conflict with federal law and are therefore invalid. Additionally, the Dormant Commerce Clause could be invoked, alleging that California's energy policies create an unfair burden on interstate commerce, triggering legal action. This shift would diminish California's influence over CAISO, the organization responsible for managing the state's electricity flow, as control would be transferred to a newly formed independent regional organization (IRO) and face increased oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Opponents of SB 540, including Consumer Watchdog, argue that the timing is particularly problematic given the federal government's expressed intent to aggressively challenge California’s environmental regulations. The bill’s passage could provide the Trump Administration with a powerful tool to undermine California’s energy goals and potentially open the door to challenges against other state laws. The risks associated with potential legal battles and the loss of California’s autonomy warrant careful consideration before moving forward with this significant legislative change.

California Senate Bill 540 Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Legal Vulnerabilities #CAISO #CaliforniaSenate #Bill540 #EnergyPolicy #Preemption #FederalRegulation

Q: So what can WE do to start or stop legislative action from taking place for or against proposed bills?

A: Here’s a resource from the #californiasenate that sums it up! ~> www.senate.ca.gov/sites/senate.... We will talk more about options here, now, too.

Senate honors Jimmy Carter with moment of silence and prayer on national day of mourning Nation honors President Jimmy Carter with a moment of silence, celebrating his legacy of compassion.

The California Senate paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter, reflecting on a legacy of compassion and service that continues to inspire the nation.

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