Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 883, the Preventing Chemical Explosions Act, legislation introduced in response to the chemical emergency that forced widespread evacuations in Garden Grove earlier this year.
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 884, the Protect Our Polls Act. The new law takes effect immediately, establishing safeguards against voter intimidation and arrests by federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), at polling places ahead of the November general election.
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that seven bills from his 2026 legislative package have passed the Legislature and are headed to the Governor’s desk.
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the California State Auditor's release of its audit of the February 2025 California Bar Exam
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 623 the Fair Medical Billing & Rideshare Safety Act, legislation that protects accident victims from unnecessary treatment and excessive medical charges while strengthening rideshare safety and accountability.
Today, the California State Senate passed the Legislative version of the 2026-27 budget. The Senate and the Assembly will now enter negotiations with the Governor to reach a final version of the budget. This vote brings us one step closer to finalizing a responsible spending plan that puts Californians first.
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the launch of Hands Off Our Elections, a new initiative aimed at protecting California voters and defending the state’s authority to administer free, fair, and secure elections.
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced new legislation in response to the nearly catastrophic chemical plant incident that occurred in Garden Grove last month.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) was on site and briefed by emergency response officials this morning regarding the ongoing hazardous materials situation in Garden Grove involving a chemical storage tank at an aerospace facility.