Hurtado’s Bill to Crack Down on Corporate Crime Advances in California Assembly

SACRAMENTO, CA – Last week, the California Assembly Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 697, authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield). This bill aims to enhance sentencing and penalties for those found guilty of wrongdoing under the Cartwright Act.



Bakersfield Legislators Call on Governor Newsom to Declare a Drought Emergency for San Joaquin Counties as East Bakersfield Goes Without Water

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Bakersfield Legislators Senator Melissa Hurtado and Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains are calling for assistance to families in East Bakersfield who have been without household water for multiple days during extended heatwaves.

“The residents of East Bakersfield are experiencing a humanitarian crisis that needs urgent attention and support. Just as we experienced triple-digit heat, their water goes out. What is happening is inhumane, and it is cruel. And it must be resolved with urgency,” said Senator Melissa Hurtado.



Senator Hurtado’s Bill Safeguarding Rural Homebuyers Signed into Law

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement after her legislation, Senate Bill 1366, was signed into law by Governor Newsom. The bill requires a seller of a property to disclose water well issues that resulted in water tank assistance to prospective buyers.



Senator Hurtado Applauds Law Enforcement Partnerships in Bakersfield Resulting in Numerous Arrests

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement applauding joint operations between the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Bakersfield law enforcement that have resulted in 470 arrests for illegal activities, 244 stolen vehicles recovered, and 10 crime-linked firearms seized:



Senator Hurtado’s Government Transparency and Accountability Legislative Package (Senate Bills 1151, 1155 & 1156’s) passes out of the California State Senate

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statements after three of her priority bills from her legislative package on ‘Government Transparency and Accountability.’ Senate Bill 1151, the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability (FITA) Act,



Senator Hurtado Tours the Creative Center, Visalia; Celebrating Their Non-Profit of the Year Recognition for Senate District 16

VISALIA, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) toured the Creative Center, Visalia to recognize them as Senate District Sixteen’s 2024 Non-Profit of the Year. The Senator will present a ceremonial Senate Resolution to the organization’s Executive Director, Joel Glick, before touring the facilities & meeting with staff.



Senator Hurtado Joins Public Safety Officials & Community Leaders for New Farmersville Fire Station Groundbreaking Ceremony

FARMERSVILLE, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) join public safety officials, city and county leaders, as well as community members for a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of the City of Farmersville’s new Fire Station.



Senator Hurtado Comments on Senate Bill 1157’s Passage Through the Senate Committee on Government Organization

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement after her legislation, Senate Bill 1157, the Human Trafficking Prevention and Anti-Money Laundering Act, passed through the Senate Committee on Government Organization.