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Votes at a glance: several floor measures pass, including towing fines increase and workplace safety standards
Summary
On May 20 the Senate passed multiple measures on the floor, including SB 11 12 (towing notice fines), SB 8 77 (insurance-claims transparency), SB 10 46 (Cal/OSHA standards for Tijuana River exposure), and SB 10 91 (anti‑displacement program). Tally details are recorded on the floor for each bill.
The California State Senate moved a package of mostly noncontroversial and targeted bills on May 20; the transcript records passage for several measures with roll‑call tallies noted on the floor.
SB 11 12 (Archuleta) — towing‑industry consumer protections: author Senator Archuleta described the bill as increasing fines for tow‑yard posting violations to a capped amount; the Secretary recorded the roll call and the transcript shows 38 ayes, 0 noes. The presiding officer announced, "The measure passes."
SB 8 77 (Perez) — insurance‑claims transparency: Senator Perez framed the bill around transparency for claims‑estimate documents following wildfire losses. On the roll call the transcript records 34 ayes, 0 noes, and the presiding officer announced the measure passed.
SB 10 46 (Blakespare) — Cal/OSHA workplace standards for transboundary pollution: Senator Blakespare introduced requirements directing Cal/OSHA to develop standards to protect workers exposed to contaminants carried by the Tijuana River. The transcript records the roll call with 38 ayes and 0 noes; the measure passes.
SB 10 91 (Caballero) — community anti‑displacement and preservation program: Senator Caballero presented the measure as a tool to acquire and preserve unsubsidized affordable housing to prevent displacement. The item was placed on call and later recorded as passing with 34 ayes and 0 noes on the floor.
The floor also considered a number of other bills (criminal justice technical changes, housing follow‑ups, and social‑service items). Several resolutions and ceremonial items (including SCR 171, designating May 20 as California Nonprofits Day) were adopted by unanimous roll calls.
Below are the bills with recorded floor tallies in the provided transcript segments. For complete member‑level vote records and enrollment status, consult the official Senate roll‑call logs and the legislative history.
