On Tuesday, Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) was appointed Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations by Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara).
Ten local nonprofit organizations were recognized last week by Senator Sabrina Cervantes during the 31st Senate District’s Nonprofit of the Year Celebration held at the Stewart Boathouse in Fairmount Park. Power Speaks Louder, recognized earlier this year in the State Capitol as the District’s 2025 Nonprofit of the Year, joined the event to celebrate alongside fellow honorees.
Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed eight of her bills into law. These new laws will strengthen the defenses of our elections systems, support members of our immigrant community in their pursuit of education, provide guardrails against the misuse of artificial intelligence at our community colleges, and prevent the federal government from weaponizing our vital records. “I am pleased that the Governor signed bills I authored that will provide common-sense solutions to the challenges faced by our Inland Empire community and working families throughout California,” said Senator Sabrina Cervantes.
Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) successfully moved 10 bills to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for signature or veto in the first year of the 2025-26 legislative session.
Senator Cervantes was named Vice Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus; this appointment offers opportunity to lead on important California policies
California State Senator Sabrina Cervantes, chair of the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee, will oversee a hearing on Aug. 19 related to a proposal for mid-decade redistricting.
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.
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.
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.
