Elected Leaders Urge Immediate Repair and Reopening of State Route 92
SACRAMENTO, CA –Today, Assemblymember Marc Berman, Senator Josh Becker, and San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller issued the following statement in response to the closure of State Route 92 in Half Moon Bay due to a storm related sinkhole:
Berman Reacts to Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal
SACRAMENTO, CA –Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) today released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s January Budget proposal:
New Year, New Laws
SACRAMENTO – In 2022 Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) authored nine new laws underscoring his continued commitment to transparent and accessible elections, his years of advocacy for students, and his determination to improve the quality of life for all Californians.
California Clamps Down on Deceptive Campaign Fundraising Tactic
SACRAMENTO – Today Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation, Assembly Bill 775, to ban political candidates or committees from pre-checking the recurring donation box on their websites, and to require them to obtain affirmative consent before enrolling campaign donors in recurring contributions.
California to Remove Barriers for College Students with Children
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today to support student parents at community colleges, California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC). Authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), AB 2881 will remove barriers to degree attainment for student parents and bring greater attention to their needs.
California to Reform Flawed Recall System
SACRAMENTO, CA – Last night, Governor Newsom signed AB 2584, Assemblymember Marc Berman’s bill that will make good governance reforms to our recall process.
California to Streamline the Oversight of Affordable Housing
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today the Governor signed AB 2006, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), which will streamline the oversight of affordable housing developments in California.
Berman Bill Will Put Vote by Mail Drop Boxes on California University Campuses
SACRAMENTO, CA – Last night the Governor signed AB 2815, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), which ensures that voting is accessible for students attending public universities. AB 2815 requires all California State University (CSU) campuses and requests University of California (UC) campuses to have a vote by mail (VBM) ballot drop box location on campus.