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Cervantes' Bill to Protect Against Outside Interference in CA Elections Clears Two Assembly Committees

Today, Senate Bill 73 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) was approved by two Assembly committees, Elections and Public Safety. The bill, a follow-up to Senate Bill 851 (Cervantes) that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law last year, will provide California’s election systems with additional protection against outside interference. SB 73 has an urgency clause that will allow its provisions to take effect for the June 2 statewide primary election if signed into law by the Governor in time.

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Statement from Senator Cervantes on the Enactment of the 2025-26 State Budget

Establishing a state budget that invests in the people, programs, and policies that strengthen California remained my priority. This year’s budget closes a significant shortfall. It reflects difficult choices made due in large part to the chaos emanating from Washington, D.C., while striving to address ongoing challenges, such as homelessness, climate change, and threats facing all of our communities.
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Legislative Update: Bills Move Forward!

I’m proud to share that many of my bills, which address important matters such as election integrity, public safety, justice, and education, made it through Senate policy committees and then approved on the Senate Floor.
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Senator Cervantes Secures State Audit to Ensure Transparent Stewardship of Taxpayer Funds for Proposed RUSD STEM Education Center

On Wednesday, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) approved by a bipartisan vote an audit request by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) of the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) STEM Education Center (STEM Center). The California State Auditor will now proceed with the months-long audit.
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OpEd: California investments must include immigrant children

Senator Cervantes, in conjunction with Senator Durazo, is calling on their colleagues in the Legislature to commit to funding the Children’s Holistic Immigration Representation Project (CHIRP),which began in 2022, for at least the next two years.
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Senator Cervantes Selects Power Speaks Louder as 31st Senate District Nonprofit of the Year

Senator Sabrina Cervantes chose Power Speaks Louder (PSL) as the 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year for the 31st Senate District with honors being bestowed in late May at the State Capitol.
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Perris Mobile Office Hours! / ¡Horario de la Oficina Móvil en Perris!

Dear Neighbors, Do you have questions about legislation, need help with state resources, or have challenges with a state agency? My office is here to help and will host Mobile Office Hours in Perris!
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REAL ID: Know Before You Go! / ¡Infórmese Antes de Ir!

An important issue that might impact you is now just around the corner and I wanted to ensure you have the information you need about it – the REAL ID.

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"Bots Need Not Apply"

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes’ bid to keep AI instructional tools from driving humans out of faculty and staff jobs at California community colleges, SB 241, passed the Senate Education Committee this morning on consent.