Senator Laura Richardson’s Legislative Update (October 2025)

Senator Laura Richardson, representing California’s 35th Senate District, announced that she tied for the most bills signed into law this legislative session. Drawing on her extensive public service experience at the city, state, and federal levels, Senator Richardson claims that she focused on both statewide policy and urgent district needs—particularly homelessness, public safety (?), access to healthcare, and community revitalization. Or did she?

Enough Symbolism. It’s Time for Real Representation.

Senator Laura Richardson’s update reads more like a résumé polishing than a results report. She boasts of tying for the most bills signed—a statistic that means nothing to the people she represents. She highlights her city, state, and federal experience and titles like Assistant Majority Whip and Chair of a Senate Subcommittee, but none of that speaks to the everyday realities of her district. Her emphasis on partnerships with high-profile officials and statewide bills about gas prices and wildfires may look impressive on paper, yet they do little for Compton’s and district's immediate struggles.

While Sacramento applauds, Compton and other underserved communities still wait. Cleaning cemeteries while neighborhoods crumble, redirecting homeless funds without creating meaningful solutions to the homelessness in Compton and across the district, and passing symbolic “equity” bills that change nothing on the ground are not victories. We deserve more than political polish — we deserve real representation that delivers for Compton.

Senator Laura Richardson reports ...

District-Focused Legislation

• SB 777 – Cemetery Protection: Accelerates action to restore and protect vandalized cemeteries in the district.

• SB 748 – RV Encampments: Allows cities and counties to use homeless-assistance funds to provide shelter, sanitation, and transition services for those living in RV encampments.

District & Statewide Initiatives

• SB 530 – Medi-Cal Access: Expands provider participation to improve medical care availability.

• SB 533 – EV Charging Access: Enables app-based payment options at electric-vehicle charging stations, benefiting major event venues like Inglewood.

• SB 611 – Community Planning & Housing: Streamlines zoning for affordable housing and honors approved projects to reduce delays.

• SB 631 – Charter School Funding: In partnership with State Treasurer Fiona Ma, increases charter schools’ access to existing loan programs.

Key Statewide Measures

• SB 237 – Fuel Price Stability: Jointly authored legislation aimed at stabilizing gas prices and supporting energy affordability.

• SB 625 – Wildfire Recovery: Eases rebuilding approval for homes destroyed by major wildfires, helping families recover faster.

• SB 767 – Oil Pipeline Reporting: Requires the Energy Commission to report on California’s domestic crude pipeline deliveries to enhance safety and oversight.

• SB 652 – Private Security Training: Establishes a uniform, state-certified training standard for security guards.

• SB 510 – Education Curriculum: Ensures historically accurate instruction on the founding of the U.S. and California.

• SB 515 – Demographic Data Collection: Improves data on Black and African-

  American ancestry to guide equitable local programs.

Senate Resolutions Passed

• National Caregiver’s Day

• Safe Boating Week

California’s 35th Senate District includes Athens, Carson, Compton, Del Aire, East Rancho Dominguez, Gardena, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Torrance, San Pedro, Watts, Willowbrook, and Wilmington.

About Senator Richardson

Senator Laura Richardson represents California’s 35th Senate District. She serves as Assistant Majority Whip and Chair of Senate Budget Subcommittee Nr. 5.