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My office continues to place our highest priority on the safety and well-being of you and your loved ones. Please see our dedicated page for information and resources related to COVID-19. Home LATEST NEWS Press Releases California Legislature Moves to Protect Voters Rights Amid Pandemic Thursday, August 6, 2020 SACRAMENTO - Today, Senate Bill 423, authored by Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments, and Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting, was passed by the California State Senate with a bipartisan vote of 29-4. Press Releases Berman Blasts Trump’s Latest Attempt to Exclude Immigrants from the 2020 Census Tuesday, July 21, 2020 SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) released the following statement in response to an executive memorandum issued by President Trump earlier today to exclude immigrants from the 2020 Census: Press Releases Berman Reacts to GOP’s Dismissal of Vote-By-Mail Lawsuit Thursday, July 9, 2020 SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) released the following statement today in response to the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee, and the California Republican Party dropping their lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order requiring California voters to be mailed vote-by-mail ballots for the General Election this November: News Community colleges grapple with students’ basic needs Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Facing the pandemic and financial woes, California’s community colleges are struggling to provide programs to meet some of their students’ most basic needs, such as food and shelter. The efforts come as many community college students report a loss of income, increased homelessness and a worsening financial situation Lawmakers are considering legislation to deal with the issue. About one in five — 19 percent –of the respondents indicated that they were homeless. About 50 percent said they were food insecure. Read more News California enacts November mail-ballot law — with surprising GOP support - Politico Monday, June 22, 2020 Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday bolstered his plan to mail every voter a ballot for the November election by signing legislation that passed earlier the same day with support from several Republicans, belying monthslong criticism of absentee voting from President Donald Trump and other GOP leaders. Newsom had already ordered county elections officials to send all eligible Californians ballots in an effort to prevent the general election from becoming a coronavirus health hazard. But that directive has drawn multiple legal challenges — including from the California Republican Party — so enshrining the all-mail mandate in statute puts it on stronger legal footing. By signing Assembly Bill 860 into law, Newsom defused the principal legal argument against the universal vote-by-mail argument. Plaintiffs argued he had exceeded his authority by implementing a sweeping change to election management without consulting the Legislature. Read more News California to send voters mail-in ballots for November election - Associated Press Friday, June 19, 2020 LOS ANGELES - Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday to require county officials to mail a ballot to every registered voter for the November election, cementing into law the Democratic governor’s earlier order to mail out ballots statewide in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Newsom, citing health risks from large groups gathering at polling places, announced in early May that the state will send every voter a mail-in ballot for the fall contest, but his plan has been challenged in court. The bill, approved earlier Thursday by the state Assembly, gives the governor’s order the force of law and provides clarity for election officials, said Assemblyman Marc Berman, a Menlo Park Democrat who sponsored the bill. Read more Press Releases Newsom Signs Universal Vote By Mail Bill Thursday, June 18, 2020 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has just signed Assembly Bill 860, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) and Senator Tom Umberg (D-Orange County), requiring county elections officials to mail active registered voters a ballot for the General Election this November. The bill cleared its final hurdle in the Legislature earlier today, passing out of the Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support. News Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill sending mail ballot to every active California voter - San Francisco Chronicle Thursday, June 18, 2020 SACRAMENTO — California will take the unprecedented step of mailing a ballot to every active registered voter this fall after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday intended to protect the November election against potential disruption by the coronavirus pandemic. AB860 will also require county officials to count any ballot that is received within 17 days of the election, as long as it’s postmarked by election day. That’s two weeks longer than under current law, which sets a cutoff of the Friday after the election. Newsom, who signed the bill without comment, tried to enact a similar mandate through executive order last month. His order requiring counties to send a mail ballot to every voter faces a legal challenge. The changes do not remove the option to cast a ballot in person and would be in effect only for the 2020 general election. Read more Press Releases Legislature Approves Berman’s Vote By Mail Bill Thursday, June 18, 2020 SACRAMENTO – The California State Legislature has approved Assembly Bill 860, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), which would require county elections officials to mail active registered voters a ballot for the General Election this November. The bill cleared its final hurdle in the Legislature today, passing out of the Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support. AB 860 now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. Press Releases Assemblymember Marc Berman Joins State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, San Diego County Office of Education, and LivingWorks to Announce Suicide Prevention Training Initiative for California Teachers and Students Wednesday, June 17, 2020 SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that the California Department of Education (CDE), in collaboration with the San Diego County Office of Education, is launching a free online suicide prevention training program available to middle and high school staff and students throughout the state. Load more CONTACT MARC SIGNUP FOR UPDATES SCHEDULING REQUESTS COMMENDATION REQUESTS FILL OUT THE CENSUS Upcoming Events Resources Contact Capitol Office: State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacrame...