Folks, I am proud to report that 2026 was an outstanding year for our Senate district in the state Capitol. Eleven of my bills were signed into law by the governor, including three landmark laws that are the first of their kind in the nation.

What a year! Eleven of my bills were signed into law by the governor, including three landmark laws that are the first of their kind in the nation: ✅SB 813 Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Safety Risks (1st in the nation) ✅SB 947 No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 (1st in the nation)

More good news! @governor.ca.gov last evening signed my final bill of the year - SB 1406, closing the so-called “Montana Tax Loophole,” which will enable California to recover approximately $20 million a year in lost revenue from wealthy tax evaders.

A huge thanks to @senmcnerney.bsky.social & @governor.ca.gov for leading the way to pass #SB900, the Print Ads DISCLOSE Act, to fight dark money in politics! Now voters will be able to much more easily see the top funders on billboards and all other political print ads.

📌 AB 2222 was sponsored by Rebuild Local News and introduced by @asmchrisward.bsky.social, with Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social as joint author and @senmcnerney.bsky.social, Assemblymembers @joshlowenthal.bsky.social, @asmtinamckinnor.bsky.social, and Sharon Quirk-Silva joining as coauthors.

Excellent!! @governor.ca.gov today signed my SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 — a groundbreaking new law that requires human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to prevent abuses. It's the first such law in the nation! @californialabor.bsky.social

Great news! @governor.ca.gov signed my SB 925, which accelerates the development of fusion energy in California – a potential clean power gamechanger.

More good news! @governor.ca.gov signed my campaign finance transparency legislation, which updates California’s campaign disclosure rules to provide more clarity regarding who is paying for political advertisements.

Yes! @governor.ca.gov signed my SB 1196, which will streamline the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - also known as backyard cottages - by accelerating utility service connections. Thanks to The Casita Coalition & @cayimby.bsky.social for supporting SB 1196!

Excellent! @governor.ca.gov has signed my SB 327, which protects ratepayers by strengthening oversight of investor-owned utilities (IOUs) and barring IOUs from using ratepayer funds to fight local efforts to create municipal utilities.

Great news! @governor.ca.gov has signed my SB 881, the Farmer to Food Bank Tax Credit. SB 881 enables farmers, growers, and food producers to continue to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and more to food-insecure families and receive tax credits for donating surplus food to food banks.

It was my great honor to speak at the United Nations in New York City last evening on the urgent need to establish effective guardrails for artificial intelligence.

Privileged to deliver closing remarks last evening at a United Nations-related event in New York City on establishing effective oversight of artificial intelligence to ensure AI is safe and beneficial.

We also want to congratulate the Mark Wilson family (Delta Legacy Award), Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, and Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social (Delta Protector Awards) for their extraordinary service and care for the Delta. ✨ Here's to the next 20!

Excellent! Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 1168, which is designed to protect Californians from skyrocketing utility rates caused by data centers.

Great news! @CAgovernor is fast-tracking my SB 813, which establishes the nation's first independent assessments of AI safety risks. I also plan to introduce legislation in Dec. to implement the gov’s recommendations on AI safety standards, mandatory safety assessments & more.

Governor Gavin Newsom@governor.ca.gov · 3w ago

While Congress sits on its hands, California is leading the nation on AI safety. I'm issuing an executive order to accelerate third-party oversight of frontier labs and calling on world-leading experts to report back on proposals like "kill switches" for models.

I agree with Mr. Amodei, Altman and others that serious guardrails are past due for artificial intelligence. Ideally, safety standards or protocols would already be in place, but since no real constraints exist, targeted moratoria are urgently needed.

ICYMI: This week we learned that the most powerful AI systems pose very real threats to humanity. But California is taking action. @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social yesterday afternoon signed my SB 813, establishing the nation's first independent safety reviews of the risks posed by AI.

NEW! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 813, establishing the nation's first independent oversight of the safety risks posed by artificial intelligence. AI is posing unprecedented threats to humanity, and CA is taking the lead on AI safety. www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/09/g...

Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation AI safeguards to protect Californians, calls on the federal government to do its part | Governor of California

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Folks, I currently have 11 bills on the governor's desk. The below link includes more about each piece of legislation, along with information on how you can weigh in on them. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/sd-5-bi...

Honored to take part in the 160th Annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games during the Labor Day weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.

NEW: Proud to have partnered with @asmransom.bsky.social to secure $2 million in state funding for the planned School of Medicine at @uopacificshs.bsky.social in Stockton. The funding was included in AB 113, budget legislation approved today by the California Legislature.

Terrific News! The Delta Caucus, of which I am co-chair, has secured $158.2 million in state funds to protect the Delta and the State Water Project.

Wow! What a productive year in the California Legislature! Eleven of my bills are now on the governor’s desk: ✅SB 327 Protecting Ratepayers ✅SB 813 Assessing Artificial Intelligence Safety Risks ✅SB 872 Protecting California's Water ✅SB 881 Helping Farmers Fight Hunger

Great news! The CA Legislature today approved my SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 — groundbreaking legislation that would require human oversight of AI systems in the workplace to prevent abuses. If enacted, SB 947 would be the 1st such law in the nation. @californialabor.bsky.social

ICYMI: The CA Legislature last night unanimously approved my SB 900, Campaign Finance Disclosure Reform. SB 900 would update CA’s campaign disclosure rules to provide more transparency and clarity regarding who is paying for political ads. SB 900 now goes to the governor's desk.

Boom! The California Legislature tonight approved my SB 813, landmark legislation that would establish a first-in-the-nation framework for independent, third-party assessments of potential safety risks posed by artificial intelligence systems.

Yes! The CA Legislature tonight approved my SB 1168, which is designed to protect Californians from skyrocketing utility rates caused by data centers. SB 1168 won bipartisan approval in the state Senate on a 38-0 vote after the Assembly approved it unanimously.

Excellent!! The CA Assembly today approved my SB 813, Assessing Artificial Intelligence Safety Risks. SB 813 would establish a landmark framework for independent third-party assessments of the potential safety risks posed by AI systems. SB 813 now goes back to the Senate.

Good news! The CA Assembly today unanimously approved my SB 900, which would update campaign disclosure rules to provide more transparency and clarity regarding who is paying for political advertisements. The bill now goes back to the Senate for one final vote.