SANTA MONICA – Big Blue Bus riders and operators will experience increased safety with the passage of SB 1417 (Allen), a new law signed by Governor Newsom that allows the City of Santa Monica’s Department of Transportation to deny access to Big Blue Bus services for individuals routinely cited for policy infractions, and/or arrested or convicted for a misdemeanor or felony committed on buses or transit facilities.
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SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature passed SB 615 (Allen) today with strong bipartisan support in order to further prop up California as a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery marketplace.
SACRAMENTO – SB 1143 (Allen) received final, bipartisan approval from the California Legislature today to expand California’s safe management of hazardous paint products through the extended producer responsibility (EPR) program, PaintCare.
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Malibu) applauded the Legislature’s passage of SB 1297 today to provide stronger speeding enforcement and safer roads along the Pacific Coast Highway’s (PCH) stretch through the City of Malibu.
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) released the following statement today after pulling SB 1234 from consideration in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Governor Signs Senator Allen’s Legislation Strengthening California’s Antiquated Water Rights System
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 389, legislation authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) to address a century-old loophole in California’s water rights system. The new law, which takes effect January 1, authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to verify the validity and scope of claims to senior water rights in the state.
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) today recognized Venice Arts as Nonprofit of the Year for California’s 24th Senate District. The organization provides resources and arts education opportunities to students of all backgrounds, predominantly in support of lower-income students of color.
