Senator Thomas J. Umberg

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Colonel Tom Umberg (ret.) is a Democratic California State Senator and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee who proudly represents Orange County.

Thank you, Governor Newsom, for signing SB 883 into law. This legislation strengthens chemical safety protections and helps prevent an emergency like the one we experienced in Garden Grove from happening again. Read more about SB 883 here: sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/governo...

Governor Newsom Signs Senator Umberg’s Chemical Safety Legislation Following Garden Grove Emergency

Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.

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"over the weekend, Newsom signed legislation from Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, that aims to deter voter intimidation by barring law enforcement officials from making arrests in and around polling places on Election Day." Read more here: www.dailynews.com/2026/09/21/b...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills meant to stop Trump changes in CA elections

Legislation by Democratic state Sens. Sabrina Cervantes and Tom Umberg seeks to bolster voting rights

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This is exactly why the Legislature passed SB 884, the Protect Our Polls Act. California has both the constitutional right and responsibility to run our own safe and secure elections and protect voters from intimidation. I urge the Governor to sign SB 884 and ensure California can do exactly that.

Dear Mr. President — thank you for voting by mail in Florida last week and showing Americans that it is a safe, secure and convenient way to vote. I encourage all Californians to do the same and cast their ballots by mail this November. www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

Trump votes by mail again in his home state of Florida

Voting records from Palm Beach County show the president requested his ballot in late July and it was returned on Aug. 13.

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Congratulations to my colleague @AsmValencia on getting this across the finish line. We started working on this issue more than 20 years ago, when I carried legislation in the Assembly to put Anaheim back in the Angels’ name. Well done, Assemblymember — it’s been a long time coming.

The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature

A bill that gives the Angels incentives to revert to Anaheim in their name has cleared both houses of the state legislature.

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"Introduced by state Sen. Thomas Umberg (D), the bill codifies guidance from the California Judicial Council on AI use, including requiring that lawyers verify the accuracy of all AI-generated content, correct any errors or hallucinations, and disclose AI use to the court ..."

California Nears Becoming First to Set Attorney AI Guardrails

California legislators are nearing the final steps to create a first-in-the-nation law for the legal industry, establishing ethical expectations and guardrails for lawyers and arbitrators in the…

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The State Bar failed to put the necessary safeguards in place on its own, so the Legislature did. That's why I authored SB 47 (Umberg), requiring this independent audit to provide a full accounting of what went wrong. Read more here: calmatters.org/education/hi...

Audit: State Bar missed warning signs before 2025 exam fiasco

The problems with an online California State Bar exam were so profound that test-takers at one point were able to see other people's answers.

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Children in foster care are among the most vulnerable Californians, and we have a responsibility to ensure they are not left to navigate the system alone. CASA volunteers provide stability, advocacy, and a trusted voice for children during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

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SB 623 is proof that when stakeholders come together instead of taking competing measures to the ballot, Californians win. Thank you to Governor Newsom for signing this important bill, and to everyone who worked together to put Californians first.

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SB 623 is a testament to the fact that the best public policy is often built through negotiation. Instead of taking competing measures to the ballot, stakeholders came together and reached a solution that better protects Californians. Read more here: sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/governo...

Governor Newsom Signs SB 623 (Umberg) to Protect Accident Victims and Strengthen Rideshare Safety

Official website of Senator Tom Umberg, representing California Senate District 34.

sd34.senate.ca.gov