Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! May the Fourth be with you today and always! It was fun meeting #DarthVader , #StormTroopers and #RedGuards at the Capitol!

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#MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarsDay

I spoke as coauthor in support of #SCR134 , acknowledging April 2024 as #ChildAbusePreventionMonth . Child abuse deeply affects #victims , leading to lasting mental and physical issues, like substance abuse. Thanks to Senator Shannon Grove for her dedication to #ProtectOurChildren . #CALeg

Proud to welcome Jewish friends to Sacramento for Holocaust Remembrance Day. Thanks to Eleni Kounalakis Lt. Gov Eleni Kounalakis for inspiring remarks. Honored to recognize Steve Zimmer on the Senate Floor alongside Tony Thurmond. #HolocaustRemembrance #JewishCaucus #Education #CA

I love seeing young people in civic engagement. Recently, Chino High's Lawrence Kim impacted CA law with #SR90 , addressing inclusivity for those with #learningdisabilities like #dyslexia and #ADHD . A reminder of the power of participation making your voice heard! #CALeg

Advocated alongside Assemblywoman Rubio my sister, and others at the VALOR rally in Sacramento, advocating against cuts to crime victim services. I urge support for #AB1956 (Reyes) & #AB2432 (Gabriel), and for funding to address shortfalls. #CA must support #survivors . #CA Leg

Today my bill #SB1106 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee, aiming to enhance protections for older adults under conservatorship, enabling close family visits even if another holds conservatorship rights. Thanks to all advocates for their support. #ProtectVictims #Seniors #CALeg

California faces a critical #nursingshortage , impacting #families seeking care for kids with complex medical needs. I support #SB1492 by Senator Caroline Menjivar , ensuring Medi-Cal covers private duty nursing for children under 21, allowing them to stay home with loved ones. #CALeg

Joined #survivors , advocates & colleagues for #DenimDay at the CA Capitol, marking 25 years of #SexualAssaultAwareness . Originating from a 1998 Italian court case, this global movement underscores our duty to support victim services, and ensure we have #justice in our system.

Today, I joined Governor Gavin Newsom & the Legislative Women’s Caucus supporting #SB233 in response to Arizona 1864 law revival. This bill ensures access to critical life saving healthcare. We stand for women's rights & will keep fighting nationwide. #CALeg #WomensRights

Proudly co-authored #SB942 , the #California AI Transparency Act, mandating GenAI providers to offer tools detecting AI-generated content. As AI and deepfakes expand, dangerous fake videos,deceptive calls and more are risks. We must #protectprivacy and adapt. #privacy #CAleg

Joined the CA Latino Legislative Caucus today to champion policies that benefit #Latinos . We're pushing my bill #SB1056 to mandate kindergarten ensuring vital education. Our goals: fair wages, safe work, quality schools, clean environment, healthcare access, and equality. #CALeg

Met with two of my constituents from the NASW-California Chapter in Sacramento today for their Legislative Lobby Day to advance social policies . Inspired by social workers’ dedication to professional growth and community well-being. #NASW #SocialWorkers #LegislativeLobbyDay

Thrilled that #SB1230 , The STOP Act, passed the CA Senate Health Committee! This bill enhances CA’s flavored tobacco ban to safeguard our youth by curbing illegal tobacco. Thanks to Tim Gibbs Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids & Sabrina Toor American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for backing us! #STOPAct #CALeg

My bill #SB1419 - #TheCaliforniaFoodEquityAct , passed the Senate Agriculture Committee. The bill aims to provide all Californians with access to healthy food, eliminate food deserts, and improve the #affordability and availability of fresh groceries in underserved areas. #CAleg

Joined brave survivors today to raise #awareness & fight child #sextrafficking . Their resilience & courage inspire this crisis. Education is key. We must tackle root causes & demand action. We tackled sellers, now we are going after buyers. #StopChildTrafficking #CALeg

Proud to coauthor #SB1043 , urging passage alongside Senator Shannon Grove and ParisHilton, demanding transparency in youth therapeutic facilities. I admire Hilton’s bravery, and as a DV survivor, I know the power of sharing our stories. Let's protect our youth. #CALeg

Thanks to Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Dr. Karla Estrada for her compelling testimony in #caleg on why kindergarten prepares students for elementary school and needs to be a mandatory grade. Los Angeles Unified sponsored #SB1056 by Senator Susan Rubio and #AB2226 by Asm. Al Muratsuchi passed their hearings!

After 20 yrs in #education , I've seen the harm when kids skip kindergarten. That's why I'm thrilled my bill #SB1056 - #MandatoryKindergarten passed #CA Senate Education Committee, with Senator Josh Newman co-authoring. Thanks to Dr. Estrada, #LAUSD , Terri Lowe, & all supporters.

My office met with SoCal students advocating for #reproductiverights in Sacramento. Their stories reinforce my work in the Senate Health Committee to ensure #CA leads in #healthcareaccess and bodily autonomy, aligning with most Americans. Let's keep CA a model for the nation.

Met with CA Superintendent Tony Thurmond & Senator Henry Stern to push for better education resources: aiming for an Office of Civil Rights, a Holocaust & Genocide Teachers Collaborative, & enhanced social media policies. Advocating for specialized teacher training. #Education #CALeg