(SACRAMENTO) – On Saturday afternoon, the California State Legislature gaveled down on the first year of a two-year session, with Senator Limón advancing 11 policies to the Governor’s desk. Seventy percent of her 2025 legislative package received bipartisan support. The Governor has until October 12 to sign or veto all legislation.
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(SACRAMENTO) – As the state marks the tenth anniversary of the California Fair Pay Act, Senator Monique Limón builds upon California’s nation-leading pay equity policies by passing the Pay Equity Enforcement Act. SB 642, authored by Senator Monique Limón, strengthens workers' negotiating power at the beginning of their careers and expands their right to recover lost wages from discriminatory practices in the workplace.
Senator Monique Limón released the following statement on the shooting of Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University.
"I am appalled at the violence against Charlie Kirk and my prayers are with him and his family at this time. Political violence is never acceptable and must be condemned."
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(SACRAMENTO) – Senator Monique Limón released the following statement regarding the passage of the 2025-26 California State Budget.
SACRAMENTO — Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Vice Chair of the California Legislative Central Coast Caucus, has been selected to serve as the 53rd President pro Tempore of the California State Senate. Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) and Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), the co-chairs of the California Legislative Central Coast Caucus, issued the following statements:
SANTA BARBARA - Senator Monique Limón released the following statement on the violent political attacks in Minnesota.
"My heart and prayers are with the families of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman who were targeted in an act of political violence.
When violence such as this begins to take hold we must take a step back and look at where we are headed as a community, as a country, and as a democracy.
"I am appalled that Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) was thrown to the ground and handcuffed at a press conference. As a United States Senator he has the right to ask questions about the health and safety of our residents who are being taken into custody. This isn’t right." - Senator Monique Limón