Senate Appropriations Committee Archives

Women’s Hygiene Products Ingredient List Bill Close To Senate Approval

August 4, 2020 1:57 pmAugust 7, 2020 11:19 am

On Monday, a bill to require all women’s health and menstrual products in California to come with clear labeling and ingredient lists was sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee following months of near-universal approvals in the Assembly and other Senate...

Flavored Tobacco Ban Is Still in Play in Legislature Despite COVID

July 30, 2020 7:25 amJuly 30, 2020 7:31 am

The bill to ban flavored tobacco is still in play in the California Legislature despite the shortened legislative session due to COVID-19 shutdowns, and despite that the Food and Drug Association gave the Swedish Match General “Snus,” a “Modified Risk...

Second Try Legislation to Ban Smokeless Tobacco Products Passes Senate Approps

June 23, 2020 7:21 amJune 23, 2020 7:29 am

In May, California Globe reported on a bill to ban flavored tobacco, but it was evident there would be amendments. Senate Bill 793, written by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), would make it illegal for any store that sells tobacco...

Senator Wiener Attempts to Remove Key Parts of Controversial Small Business Lease Bill

June 9, 2020 2:57 pmJune 9, 2020 9:46 pm

On Monday, shortly before the Tuesday Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, a bill that would alter lease termination perimeters in the wake of the coronavirus-caused economic downturn was nearly given significant changes. Big amendment changes to SB 939 Originally, Senate Bill...

Off-Road Competition Motorcycles, ATVs Face Major Changes in New Bill

June 4, 2020 2:40 pm

On Wednesday, a competition motorcycle and ATV bill that would add numerous regulations to off-road and racing events on public land was given a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing date of June 9th. Senate Bill 1024, written by Senator Brian Jones...

Legalized Sports Betting Bill Passes Senate Committee

June 3, 2020 2:26 pm

On Tuesday, California moved closer to legalizing sports betting with the Senate Governmental Organization Committee passing a bill 9-3 along party lines to change the state constitution to allow such betting at select locations across the state. SCA 6 and...

Mail-In Ballot Bill Passes Senate Committee, Moves Up to Appropriations

June 2, 2020 5:29 pmJune 3, 2020 11:49 am

On Tuesday, a bill that would authorize sending a mail-in ballot to every registered voter in California passed the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee by a vote of 4 to 1. One step forward for a second statewide ballot...