PRESS RELEASES

Senate Judiciary Chair Issues Statement Regarding National Guard Ruling

Senator Thomas J. Umberg issues statement in response to a ruling by a federal judge against President Trump’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles.


California State Senate Rejects Elon Musk’s Tactics; Supports Senator Umberg Measure to Outlaw Voter Prizes or Lotteries in California

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that his Senate Bill 398 which criminalizes, among other things, the offer of a chance to win a lottery or similar prize-drawing contest to register to vote, was approved last week on the Senate Floor by a unanimous, bi-partisan vote of 38-0.


Senator Tom Umberg Honors United Across Borders Foundation as 2025 Nonprofit of the Year

Earlier today, Senator Tom Umberg (D-Orange County), and the California State Senate, announced that the United Across Borders Foundation has been honored as the 34th Senate District 2025 Nonprofit of the Year.


Senator Umberg’s Substance Abuse Package Advances

Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that his package of three bills seeking to address fraud and abuse in California’s substance use disorder treatment system have all advanced through their numerous and respective policy committees in the Senate. 


Senate Judiciary Chair Issues Statement of Warning in Wisconsin Judge Arrest

Senator Thomas J. Umberg, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement today in response to Federal Bureau of Investigations Director Kash Patel’s announcement on X this morning that a Wisconsin Judge had been arrested.


   Senator Umberg Introduces Law Day Resolution

Yesterday, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 66 to commemorate May 1st as Law Day in California and recognize the unprecedented attack on the legal system from President Donald J. Trump.


Senate Judiciary Chair Tom Umberg Applauds LA28 Orange County Announcement

Senator Umberg issues statement on LA28's Orange County venue announcement.


Senate Committee Rejects Elon Musk’s Tactics; Supports Umberg Measure to Outlaw Voter Prizes or Lotteries in California

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that his Senate Bill 398 which criminalizes, among other things, the offer of a chance to win a lottery or similar prize-drawing contest to register to vote, was approved by the Senate Elections and Constructional Amendments Committee by a unanimous and bipartisan vote of 5-0.


Senate Judiciary Chair Tom Umberg Responds to Anaheim Stadium Audit

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the California Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a statement in response to findings released this morning from the California State Auditor regarding the City of Anaheim’s lease agreement with the Angels ownership.


Senator Umberg Measure to Implement Mandatory Treatment Courts in Proposition 36 Passes Committee

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that earlier today his measure to implement treatment courts as demanded by California’s Proposition 36 passed its first key hurdle.