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Hueso Bills Receive Support in Senate Committees

May 02, 2013

Hueso Bills Receive Support in Senate Committees

Legislative proposals address substandard housing complaints and water recycling program

Hueso’s Proposal for an Enhanced Driver’s License Program Clears Senate Committee

May 01, 2013

Hueso’s Proposal for an Enhanced Driver’s License Program Clears Senate Committee

Draft legislation touts economic benefits of projected expedited border crossings

Sacramento, Calif. (April 30, 2013) – The Senate Transportation and Housing Committee has approved Senator Ben Hueso’s (D-San Diego) bill, SB 397,  which allows for the creation of an Enhanced Driver’s License issued by the state of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles.

Senate Committee Approves Hueso’s Bill Revising Administrative Policies in Building Industry

May 01, 2013

Senate Committee Approves Hueso’s Bill Revising Administrative Policies in Building Industry

Legislation creates greater transparency and clarity for the industry and the public

In the News

Calexico Chronicle: New State Senator Ben Hueso Visits Calexico's Neighborhood House

May 07, 2013

New State Senator Ben Hueso Visits Calexico’s Neighborhood House
By Mario Conde

On May 7, 2013

Imperial Valley’s representative at the State Senate was here this weekend to meet with local stakeholders.

Panel oks new license to speed border crossings

April 30, 2013

Union Tribune
Government & Politics  

Panel oks new license to speed border crossings
By Michael Gardner

5:16 p.m.April 30, 2013

KPBS: Ben Hueso Sworn In To State Senate

March 21, 2013

AP / Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Democrats have regained their supermajority in the Senate after the chamber's newest member was sworn in.

Ben Hueso of San Diego left the Assembly after winning the 40th Senate District seat during a special election earlier this month. He replaces another Democrat, Juan Vargas, who won a congressional seat.