California Makes It Easier to Cancel Online Subscriptions
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation ensuring Californians can cancel subscriptions online, at will, and without having to jump through hoops.
Press Releases
California to Continue Mailing Voters Ballots Before Every Election
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Bill 37, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom today, making permanent several election reforms that were adopted and used for the November 2020 General Election, including automatically mailing every active registered voter a ballot and giving every voter the opportunity to track their ball
Elections Chairs Call for Reform of Flawed Recall System
Sacramento – The California Legislature’s two leading members on election issues on Wednesday announced a coordinated effort to examine reforms to California’s recall election system.
Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis and Educational Leaders Laud Legislation to Transform College Transfer Process
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act of 2021, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman, passed out of the Legislature today and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. If signed, AB 928 will improve the process for community college students to transfer to a four-year university.
Bill to Phase Out Gas-Powered Landscaping Equipment Passes Legislature
SACRAMENTO – Today the Legislature passed AB 1346, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) and Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), which will phase out the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines in California. Small off-road engines, primarily found in outdoor power equipment, emit smog-forming pollutants at levels projected to outpace those from passenger cars this year.
Legislature Votes to Make Recent Election Reforms Permanent
SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 37, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), cleared its final hurdle in the state Legislature today passing out of the Assembly on a 60-17 vote.
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Integrate Tobacco Treatment in Substance Use Disorder Programs
SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom has signed AB 541, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), which will help patients in drug treatment programs quit smoking.
Berman Releases Statement on Support for SB 9 and 10
SACRAMENTO - Today Assemblymember Berman released the following statement in support of SB 9 and 10:
California Funds Basic Needs Centers to Address Food and Housing Insecurity
SACRAMENTO - Today Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 132, which provides a coordinated and integrated approach to meet college students’ basic needs.
Berman Applauds District Funding in State Budget
SACRAMENTO –Today Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) supported a number of budget bills that highlight the historic nature of the 2021-22 State Budget.