SACRAMENTO, CA – In an effort to reduce housing costs, encourage sustainable growth, and support California’s climate goals, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has introduced SB 358, legislation that will incentivize transit-oriented development by reducing vehicular traffic impact fees for housing near public transit.
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SACRAMENTO, CA — In a major step toward ensuring California meets its net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets with scientific integrity, the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality approved SB 285, which establishes rigorous standards for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and offsets used to balance out emissions. The bill ensures that carbon removal solutions are effective, durable, and aligned with climate science, preventing misleading claims about net-zero progress.
SACRAMENTO, CA — SB 457, a bill designed to prevent the misuse of the Builder’s Remedy while ensuring that cities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are treated fairly as they work to meet the state’s housing goals. The bill closes loopholes that allow speculative developers to bypass zoning laws while still providing strong incentives for cities to adopt compliant Housing Elements on time.
SACRAMENTO, CA — SB 457, a bill designed to prevent the misuse of the Builder’s Remedy while ensuring that cities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are treated fairly as they work to meet the state’s housing goals. The bill closes loopholes that allow speculative developers to bypass zoning laws while still providing strong incentives for cities to adopt compliant Housing Elements on time.
SACRAMENTO, CA – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape industries and impact everyday life, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has introduced SB 468, the Artificial Intelligence Security and Protection Act. SB 468 ensures stronger security protections for AI systems that process personal information in high-risk areas like healthcare, employment, finance, and education.
Sacramento, CA — Today, Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) announced the winner of the “There Ought to be a Law” (OBAL) competition for 2025. This year’s winner is Aisha Baro, Executive Director, Life Science Cares Bay Area, and her winning bill idea has been introduced as SB 338.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) proudly announces that Olga Melo has been named the 2025 Woman of the Year for Senate District 13 in recognition of her extraordinary leadership, unwavering advocacy, and lifelong dedication to uplifting the Latino community in Mountain View and beyond.
As part of the annual California Legislative Women’s Caucus Woman of the Year Ceremony, Senator Becker honored Melo on the Senate floor in Sacramento on March 10, celebrating her profound impact on housing rights, public health, and civic engagement.
MENLO PARK, CA – Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Senate District 13 Peninsula Proud Photography Contest, celebrating the talent and vision of local photographers who have captured the beauty, diversity, and spirit of the Bay Area Peninsula.
This year’s winners are: