PRESS RELEASES

Senator Umberg Secures State Audit of Orange County Board of Education

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee has approved his request to conduct a state audit of the Orange County Board of Education and its public administration practices.




Formation of California Legislative Veterans Caucus Announced

A bipartisan group of California legislators and veteran leaders today announced the formation of the California Legislative Veterans Caucus, an initiative dedicated to honoring, supporting, and promoting the wellbeing of veterans and military families across California.




Senators Umberg and Cervantes Move to Protect California Elections from Trump Interference

Today, Senators Thomas J. Umberg and Sabrina Cervantes announced joint legislation to strengthen safeguards for California’s elections and protect voters from federal overreach and intimidation.




Governor Signs First Bill of the Year – Umberg Antitrust Bill

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Newsom has signed SB 25 – Pre-Merger Notification Act, landmark antitrust legislation designed to protect consumers while providing businesses with greater certainty during merger reviews.




Senator Umberg Statement on ICE

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the latest shooting by immigration enforcement officials and increased ICE activity in Orange County.




Senator Umberg Announces “No Kings” Legislation to Prevent Presidential Power Grab

SB 46 enforces the two-term limit for presidents and protects California voters from a potential Constitutional crisis




Senator Umberg Announces Part I of 2026 Legislative Package

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the first part of his 2026 Legislative Package, introducing a slate of new and two-year bills.




Senator Umberg Hosts Annual Community Holiday Party & Toy Drive

Senator Thomas J. Umberg welcomed residents from across Senate District 34 to the annual Community Holiday Party & Toy Drive at the district office this week. The event brought neighbors together to celebrate the season, highlight local services and collect more than hundreds of toys for families in need.




Senate Judiciary and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committees Hold Joint Informational Hearing on AI & Copyright

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D–Orinda), Chair of the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, hosted a Joint Informational Hearing at Stanford University to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping copyright law and California’s creative economy.




Senator Umberg Statement on Trump Executive Order to Block State AI Laws

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a statement regarding reports that President Trump intends to release an executive order that would block states from passing AI regulations.