Press Releases

Environmental groups back Wieckowski's bill to phase out power plants that adversely affect air quality

As renewable energy increases, SB 64 would study how to reduce negative air quality impacts without affecting grid's reliability

June 18, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Several environmental justice organizations spoke in support of legislation by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) today to ensure that local air quality standards are met and a study is undertaken to prioritize the eventual retirement of natural gas facilities impacting the air quality of disadvantaged communities. The Assembly Natural Resources Committee approved Wieckowski’s legislation, SB 64, to help California transition to more renewable energy.

Senator Wieckowski praises state budget deal

Record budget makes responsible investments in education, transportation, environment; studies linking BART-ACE train in Fremont

June 14, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Today the California State Senate passed an on-time, record budget that includes the highest investment in school funding, the biggest reserves in a generation and investments in climate adaptation, fire prevention and transportation improvements.

Assembly committee passes Wieckowski's climate adaptation bill

SB 262 creates the California Council for Climate Adaptation and Resiliency

June 11, 2018

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly Natural Resources Committee overwhelmingly passed a bill by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) today to create the California Council for Adaptation and Resiliency (CCAR) to maintain a climate adaptation clearinghouse, provide technical and scientific support to local, regional and state agencies, and to handle various climate adaptation resiliency and financing documents.

Senator Wieckowski names Next Door Solutions Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 10

June 6, 2018

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Bob Wieckowski honored Next Door Solutions for Domestic Violence as the 2018 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 10 today during the 3^rd Annual California Nonprofits Day in the state Capitol.

Senate approves package of Wieckowski housing bills

May 30, 2018

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate approved a package of housing bills authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) today to boost construction of affordable housing and accessory dwelling units, and to improve governance of homeowner associations. The three bills, SB 1333, SB 831 and SB 1265 now head to the Assembly.

SB 1333 eliminates a loophole that allows charter cities to undermine the state’s housing element laws.

Senate budget subcommittee approves Cap & Trade Expenditure Plan

Also proposes $25 million for San Francisco Bay restoration

May 17, 2018

SACRAMENTO – The Senate budget subcommittee that oversees California’s programs to fight climate change approved a $2.8 billion Cap and Trade Expenditure Plan this afternoon with the largest blocks of money going to local air districts to reduce air pollution, forest health and fire prevention, freight and heavy duty vehicle incentives and clean vehicle rebates. The proposal now goes before the full Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee.

Senate passes Wieckowski bill to require mediation consumers to be informed about confidentiality restrictions

May 17, 2018

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate passed a bill today by State Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) to require attorneys to inform their clients of all the confidentiality restrictions related to mediation and obtain written disclosure that the clients understand the process. SB 954 now goes to the Assembly for consideration.

Wieckowski to co-host forum on reducing college expenses Monday at CSU, East Bay New Student Union

CalCPA, State Treasurer Chiang's office and San Francisco Supervisor Malia Cohen to participate in Student Financial Literacy Workshop

May 11, 2018

HAYWARD – With student loan debt far surpassing credit card and auto loan debt, Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) is teaming up with CalCPA, State Treasurer John Chiang’s Scholarshare 529 and San Francisco Supervisor Malia Cohen on a Student Financial Literacy Workshop this Monday morning at California State University, East Bay.

Sen. Wieckowski to honor local API community at his 8th annual ceremony in Fremont

May 8, 2018

FREMONT – Community leaders in health care, housing, business and domestic violence prevention will be honored by state Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) at his Eighth Annual Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Leadership Awards, Thursday, May 10 in Fremont.

Senate Judiciary Committee approves Wieckowski HOA bill

SB 1265 strengthens HOA election process by reining in boards that abuse their powers

May 8, 2018

SACRAMENTO – A bill by state Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) to strengthen the election process in California’s 52,000 homeowner associations (HOA) by making sure all homeowners have a vote, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee this afternoon and now heads to the Senate floor for approval.