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Senate Approves Corbett Bill Protecting Consumers From Online Account Breaches

May 16, 2013

SB 46 Protects Public, Minimizes Potential Fraud

SACRAMENTO – Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-East Bay) announces that the California State Senate passed SB 46 earlier today.  This bill strengthens computer account protections for the public by requiring the state and any person or companies operating in California who maintain computerized data about their clients or customers to notify them when a discovery of a security breach is detected.

Corbett Bill Requiring 12-Point Font Prescription Drug Labels Clears Senate

May 16, 2013

SB 205 Protects Patients From Potential Drug Misdosing

SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored by Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-East Bay) passed the Senate Floor earlier today.  SB 205 requires pharmacists to print specific items on a prescription label in at least 12 point font to make it easier for patients to read.

Legislation Protecting Military / Veteran Organization Emblems Passes Senate Floor

May 16, 2013

SB 272 Makes Violations Misdemeanors, Punishable By Fines, Jail Time

SACRAMENTO – Senate Bill 272, legislation increasing protections against the deceptive use of military emblems to make it seem like military or veteran service organizations endorse financial products or services, passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support earlier today.   

Corbett Community Smart Growth Bill Advances to Assembly

May 16, 2013

SB 359 Enhances Air Quality, Benefits Local Residents

SACRAMENTO – Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-East Bay) announces that SB 359 passed from the Senate Floor earlier today.  This bipartisan bill supports the development of projects that encourage locating businesses and services closer to the daily needs of local residents.

Corbett Bill Lowering Threshold for Transportation Special Taxes Passes Committee

May 15, 2013

SCA 8 Would Permit Future “Measure B1” Passage With 55%

SACRAMENTO – Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-East Bay) announces that SCA 8 passed out of the Senate Governance and Finance Committee today.  This important Senate Constitutional Amendment increases local control by lowering the voter approval threshold from two-thirds to 55% on special taxes for transportation.

Legislation Enabling Economic Development Projects Passes Senate Committee

May 15, 2013

SCA 9 Offers Stronger Tool for Local Communities to Address Urban Blight

SACRAMENTO – Senate Constitutional Amendment 9, legislation lowering the voter approval threshold for economic development special taxes from two-thirds to 55%, passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee today.   

Senator Corbett: San Leandro Hospital Remains Open!

May 14, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-East Bay) issued the following statement upon learning that Sutter Health was intending to give San Leandro Hospital to Alameda County Medical Center:

Senator Corbett Responds to Governor's May Revise Proposal

May 14, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-East Bay) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s May Revise budget proposal:

Corbett Bill Protecting Struggling Homeowners, Borrowers Passes Senate

May 06, 2013

SACRAMENTO – Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett (D-East Bay) announces that SB 426 passed from the Senate earlier today.  This important bill strengthens existing deficiency protections for borrowers after losing their homes in foreclosure. 

SB 426 specifically prohibits deficiency collections and adverse credit reporting on non-recourse loans following a non-judicial foreclosure.

Legislation Protecting Children on Social Networking Sites Passes Senate

May 02, 2013

SB 501: Technology Should Support, Not Hinder, Responsible Parenting

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