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VTA Reform on Hold to Facilitate Further Community Engagement

SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) released the following statement regarding his decision to press pause on Assembly Bill 1091, legislation to reform the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) governing board.

Assemblymember Berman Announces Legislation to Transform College Transfer Process

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today Assemblymember Marc Berman, Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on the Master Plan for Higher Education in California, and the Campaign for College Opportunity announced the introduction of AB 928, critical legislation to significantly increase the number of students transferring from California Community Colleges to four-year universities.

Students tell Legislators about the Crushing Total Cost of College

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymembers Marc Berman (D-Palo Alto) and Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) released the following statements after meeting with students and education leaders to discuss college affordability and student needs such as food, housing, and mental health care:

New Year, New Laws

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) authored 16 bills this year that were signed into law. The legislation addresses a variety of issues, including gun violence prevention, deepfakes, sexual assault survivors, elections, poverty, the environment, education, transportation, consumer protection, and business.

Gun Violence Prevention

Assemblymember Berman Introduces First Bill to Combat Sea Level Rise

SACRAMENTO – Today Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Palo Alto) introduced legislation, Assembly Bill 184, to permanently continue California’s Planning for Sea Level Rise Database and ensure California remains a leader in responding to climate change.