State Senator Steve Padilla
State Senator Steve Padilla
If you work hard, you should be able to make it in the Golden State.
That’s the California Steve Padilla believes in and fights for.
Opportunity. Safety. A clear path to a better life for you and your kids.
In the State Senate, Steve Padilla is fighting to rebuild opportunity for all of us.
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Latest Campaign Developments
California lawmakers move to shield homeowners from Data Center utility hikes
The committees approved Senate Bills 886 and 887, a legislative package authored by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego). “California families cannot be left footing the bill for Big Tech’s infrastructure needs,” Padilla said following the votes. “Environmental degradation and runaway utility costs cannot be the price for developments.”
‘We have to be careful’: Lawmaker moves to rein in AI therapy bots
‘We have to be careful’: Lawmaker moves to rein in AI therapy bots
In an interview with State Affairs, Padilla framed the bill as part of an effort to balance AI’s promise with its risks. “While we can embrace the power and benefits of this technology, which I think is going to alter our society in ways not seen since the Industrial Revolution, we have to be sure that the utility of this technology is not harmful; and that the products protect those who are most vulnerable,” Padilla said.
California bills target data center energy costs
California bills target data center energy costs
Senator Steve Padilla introduced two key measures yesterday aimed at shielding households from the massive energy demands of new data centers. These facilities require immense power and water resources that critics fear could strain the state’s electrical grid and hike prices for average consumers.
