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Senator Cervantes’ Statement on the 2026-27 State Budget Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2026-27 state budget, delivering key investments that protect essential services, strengthen local communities, and help families navigate continued uncertainty caused by federal funding cuts.

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Cervantes’ Bill Aims to Safeguard California Residents from the Unchecked Expansion of Private Detention Facilities

Senate Bill 1367–Prohibiting Zoning for Detention Centers by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside)–was approved Tuesday by the Senate. The legislation would prohibit new land-use authorizations in a manner that allows the construction of a detention facility or a change of use that permits the use of an existing building as a detention center.
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Senate Bill 73 Signed by Governor to Protect CA Elections from Interference

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed my Senate Bill 73 into law to provide California elections with improved defenses against interference.
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CBS News Sacramento - Newsom signs bill restricting law enforcement access to California ballots

CBS News Sacramento reports on Senator Cervantes' Senate Bill 73, which is aimed at tightening election security rules ahead of the June 2 statewide primary; SB 73 was signed under an urgency clause by Governor Gavin Newsom May 27, 2026.
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Senate Approves Cervantes’ Bill Protecting Military & Overseas Voters’ Right to Vote

On Wednesday, Senate Bill 970 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), which will facilitate the ability of U.S. military personnel deployed overseas and Americans living abroad to cast their ballots, was approved on the Senate Floor by a vote of 29-1.
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ABC News 7 - Newsom signs bill to protect CA ballots, says Trump 'doesn't believe in free and fair elections'

ABC News 7 reports on Senator Cervantes' legislation, Senate Bill 73, which aims to shield California elections from federal interference.
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Governor Signs Landmark Cervantes’ Bill to Protect California Elections from Interference

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 73 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) into law May 27, 2026, to provide elections in California with improved defenses against interference. Because SB 73 included an urgency clause, its provisions took effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, ensuring the defenses it provides are in place for the June 2nd statewide primary election.
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SF Chronicle - Newsom signs bill blocking ballot seizures ahead of California primary

Article from the San Francisco Chronicle regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of Senator Sabrina Cervantes' Senate Bill 73 into law; this bill block the seizure of ballots ahead of the California primary election June 2nd.
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New York Times: California Tries to Block Trump Involvement in Election Procedures

Six days before the California primary, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation intended to safeguard elections after federal officials and local sheriffs took unusual steps in the last year to seize ballots from election offices.