Regarding the State Budget for 2013-14

 

Legislative Update for the Week of June 3rd, 2013

Senate Republican Leader Huff states his opposition to SB 69 and argues that the Governor’s proposed school funding plan is a much better alternative

Legislative Update for the Week of May 27th, 2013

Highlights of Senator Huff’s Education Summit at Fullerton College exploring how California’s Schools can Help Prepare Students for College and the Workforce

Senate Republican Leader Huff makes the case for SB 669, which gives new home to children and adults who suffer from allergies

Legislative Update for the Week of May 13th, 2013

Three sound bites from Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff detailing his reaction to the Governor’s revised proposals for the new state budget

The Senate Republican Leader objects to a budget procedure that violates Senate rules

Legislative Update for the Week of May 6th, 2013

Legislative Update for the Week of April 29th, 2013

Senator Huff makes the case of legislation he authored to bring about legal reform in California, even though he knows the bill will eventually be voted down.

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff states his case for SB 669, will better protect children and adults who suffer from serious and potentially life-threatening allergies.

Legislative Update for the Week of April 22nd, 2013

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff expresses his support for SB 520 during a Senate Education Committee hearing.

Senator Huff presents education reform legislation to the Senate Education Committee

Senator Huff rises in support of legislation that changes a loophole in the CA rape law, and expresses frustration that it wasn’t passed earlier.

Senator Huff speaks in support of legislation that bans drivers under the age 18 from texting while driving even if they use hands-free devices

Senator Huff presents SB 452, the Parent Empowerment Act, to Senate Education Committee members

Senator Huff presents the case for expanding school choice to all California students

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff adjourns Senate session with prayers for the Boston Marathon bombing victims

Senator Huff states his support for SJR 8 which calls upon urges Congress and the President to take a comprehensive, workable approach to improving the nation’s immigration system

Legislative Update for the Week of April 8th, 2013

The Senate Republican Leader states his support for legislation revising science curriculum in California schools.

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff Adjourns Senate Session in Memory of Baroness Thatcher, who died at the age of 87.

Legislative Update for the Week of April 1st, 2013

Legislative Update for the Week of March 18th, 2013

Legislative Update for the Week of March 11th, 2013

Legislative Update for the week of March 4th, 2013

Legislative Update for the Week of February 25th, 2013

Legislative Update for the Week of February 18th, 2013

Senate Republican Leader Huff Adjourns in Memory of Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jerry Buss

Legislative Update for the Week of February 11th, 2013

Legislative Update for the Week of February 4th, 2013

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff presents a resolution to James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award winner Karen Christensen

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff presents a resolution to Myrlie Evers-Williams, wife of slain Civil Rights Activist, Medgar Evers, in recognition of Black History Month

Chinese New Year’s greeting from Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff and his wife, Mei Mei

Legislative Update for the Week of January 28th, 2013

Senate Republican Leader Huff highlights the sacrifices of Los Angeles Dodgers great Jackie Robinson for Black History Month.

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff presents Senate Resolution 9 on the Senate Floor to commemorate National School Choice Week

Legislative Update for the Week of January 21st, 2013

Legislative Update for the Week of January 14th, 2013

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff welcomes the Consul General of Azerbaijan to the State Senate.

Legislative Update for the Week of January 7th, 2013

Holiday Greetings from Bob and Mei Mei Huff

Legislative Update for the Week of December 3, 2012

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff lays out a vision for dealing with the challenges the State Legislature will face as he is sworn into a second term in office.

Legislative Update for the Week of September 10th, 2012

Senator Huff delivers his reasons for opposing a measure that would have resulted in a $1 billion tax hike on California business.

Legislative Update for the Week of August 27th, 2012: “Best of” Senator Huff from the final days of Senate Session.

Senator Huff pays tribute to Senator Tom Harman (R-Huntington Beach), who is leaving the Senate due to term limits.

Senator Bob Huff presents legislation on the Senate Floor that would lead to the construction of a privately funded statue of Governor Ronald Reagan at the State Capitol.

Measure imposing unreasonable fines and penalties against farmers earns Republican opposition

Legislative Update for the Week of August 20th, 2012

Senator Huff supports legislative efforts to provide tax credits for the film and television industry. (52 KB)

The Senate Republican Leader states his opposition to measure that could harm transportation projects in his Senate District

Legislative Update for the Week of August 13th, 2012

Senator Huff introduces a delegation from the Republic of Argentina during a Senate Floor ceremony

Legislative Update for the Week of August 6th, 2012

Legislative Update for the Week of July 2nd, 2012.

Senator Huff speaks out against legislation labeled as a “job killer” by the California Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Update for the Week of June 25th, 2012.

Senator Bob Huff takes issue with a Democrat crafted state budget that relies upon a record $47 billion tax hike.

Frustrated by Democrat refusal to allow hearings on pension reform legislation, Senator Huff attempts to bring legislation directly to the Senate Floor.

Legislative Update for the Week of June 18th, 2012: Democrats Block Public Pension Reform Efforts

Senator Huff presents SB 633 to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. The measure was defeated on a party line vote.

Legislative Update for the Week of June 11, 2012: Senator Huff States His Opposition to Democrat Budget Plan

The Senate Republican Leader objects to a measure that would make it easier for a school district to deny a charter school petition

Legislative Update for the Week of June 4th, 2012

Legislative Update for the Week of May 28th, 2012

State Senators reject Senator Huff’s second effort to protect California schoolchildren from predators

State Senators reject Senator Huff’s efforts to protect California schoolchildren from predators

Legislative Update for the Week of May 21st, 2012

Legislative Update for the Week of May 14th, 2012

Legislative Update for the Week of May 7th, 2012

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff takes a spin in a Google-engineered “self-driving car.”

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff objects to lack of “legislative sunshine” that would help struggling homeowners.

Legislative Update for the Week of April 30th, 2012

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff opposes circumventing the legislative process that ensures protection to new homebuyers, those seeking to refinance and families facing foreclosure.

Legislative Update for the Week of April 23rd, 2012

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff presents legislation to allow school districts to sell advertising on the exterior of school buses.

Teacher reform legislation authored by Senator Huff goes down to defeat at the hands of union opposition.

The Senate Republican Leader confirms Republican support for Steve Glazier to the CSU Board of Trustees

Legislative Update for the Week of April 16th, 2012

The Senate Republican Leader denounces an effort to pull controversial legislation into a Conference Committee

The Senate Republican Leader speaks in opposition to SB 993

The Senate Republican Leader Delivers closing arguments in his attempts to protect students from predatory teachers

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff presents legislation designed to protect children to the Senate Education Committee

Legislative Update for the Week of April 9th, 2012

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff introduces His Excellency Felipe Bulnes, Ambassador of Chile, to California

Senate Republican Leader Huff discusses school funding and other education issues on a show produced by the Los Angeles Office of Education

Legislative Update for the Week of March 26th, 2012: Senate & Assembly Republicans Release Budget Roadmap to Fund Schools Without Tax Hikes

Senate Republican Leader Huff Adjourns Senate session in memory of Sanford, Florida teenager Trayvon Martin

Senator Huff states his support for SB 1295 before the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee

Legislative Update for the Week of March 19th, 2012

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff states his opposition to Democrat attempts to move 40 budget-related bills to the State Assembly without debate.

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff testifies in support of SB 967, a measure designed to curb pay increases for college administrators

Legislative Update for the Week of March 12th, 2012.

Senate Republican Leader Huff announces a joint Senate and Assembly Republican teacher reform effort in response to child abuse allegations at Miramonte Elementary School in Los Angeles and elsewhere.

Legislative Update for the Week of March 5th, 2012

Legislative Update for the Week of February 27th, 2012

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff announces public pension reform effort in joint Senate & Assembly Republican news conference.

Legislative Update for the Week of February 13th, 2012

Legislative Update for the Week of February 6th, 2012

Senator Huff pays tribute to former California Governor and United States President Ronald Reagan on the date of his 101st birthday.

Legislative Update for the Week of January 30th, 2012

Senator Bob Huff states his opposition to a measure that borrows more than $3 billion to cover budget shortfalls.

Senator Bob Huff presents a number of amendments to SB 654 during a Senate Floor debate on the future of redevelopment in California.

Senator Bob Huff states his support for SB 654, which restores some redevelopment agency funding for low-income housing.

Legislative Update from the Senate Republican Leader

Senator Huff talks about his new duties as Senate Republican Leader with Host Brad Pomerance on Charter Local Edition.

Legislative Update for the Week of January 23rd, 2012

Senator Huff brings SB 633 to the Senate Floor, a measure designed to stop the misuse of bond funds.

Legislative Update for the Week of January 16th, 2012

The Senate Republican Leader receives unanimous support for proposed changes to the Open Enrollment Act.

 

Legislative Update for the Week of January 9th, 2012.

Senator Huff testifies on the need for SB 633 before the Senate Governance and Finance Committee.

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff delivers his opening statement to the Senate Education Committee on the merits of truth in labeling for the School Choice law.

Legislative Update for the Week of January 2, 2012

Senator Huff reacts to his election as Senate Republican Leader following a unanimous caucus vote.

Legislative and Holiday Update for the Week of December 12, 2011

Legislative Update for the Week of November 21st, 2011.

Senator Huff questions Cal Trans officials over reports of data falsification on roads and bridges during a meeting of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Senator Huff discusses the worsening state budget picture and possible trigger cuts on Local Edition with host Brad Pomerance.

Senator Huff takes part in an informational hearing dealing with the bankruptcy collapse of solar manufacturer Solyndra during a hearing the Senate Governance and Finance Committee

Legislative update for the week of October 10th, 2011

Legislative Update for the Week of October 3rd, 2011

Senator Huff argues against passage of SB 946 on the Senate Floor

Senator Huff stands in support of AB 506 on the Senate Floor, a measure that he once opposed until it was amended during committee negotiations

Senator Huff rises in support of SB 617 on the Senate Floor, but also argues the State Senate can do more to reduce the regulatory burden on small business.

Senator Huff points out the problems in the Governor’s last minute jobs package that failed to pass during the final night of Senate Session

Senator Huff delivers an eloquent argument against AB 438, which seeks to prevent California cities from contracting out for private library services.

Senator Huff states his opposition to AB 46, a legislative measure opposed by the City of Vernon in Los Angeles County.

Senator Huff states his opposition to ABX1 31 on the Senate Floor, which breathes new life into a Whittier redevelopment project threatened by the Governor’s budget plans to eliminate redevelopment agencies in California.

Senator Huff states his objections to AB 376 on the Senate Floor

Senator Huff raises concerns on the Senate Floor to AB 506, a public employee union supported measure that would prevent local government agencies from filing for bankruptcy.

Senator Huff presents SB 161, a measure that helps students with epilepsy, for the final time on the Floor of the State Senate.

Senator Huff rises on the Senate Floor in opposition to AB 47, which would limit the Open Enrollment Act education reform effort in California.

Senator Huff presents a Senate Resolution to District Office intern Brett Meyer on the Senate Floor

Legislative Update for the Week of August 22, 2011

Senator Huff states his opposition on the Senate Floor to AB 1086, a measure that would allow voters in Alameda County to hike sales taxes.

Senator Huff Opposes SB 745 which impose restrictions and conditions on the District of Choice program

Legislative Update for the Week of August 15, 2011

Senator Huff announces his opposition to SB 781, a measure that seeks to strip city-status from the City of Vernon in Los Angeles County.

Legislative Update for the Week of July 11th, 2011

Senator Huff Rises on the Senate Floor to oppose passage of AB 110, which imposes a series of new fees in the California court system.

Senator Huff presents a resolution and pays tribute to Senate Fellow Julius Chen during a Senate Floor Ceremony.

Senator Huff states his opposition to AB 108, cleanup legislation for AB 114, which ties the hands of school districts by taking away local control and authority to make mid-year budget cuts through teacher layoffs or program cuts.

Legislative Update for the Week of July 4th, 2011

The Vice-Chair of the Senate Budget Committee objects and states his opposition to a measure that makes technical changes to the already passed state budget.

Senator Huff gives his opening statement on SB 161 to members of the Assembly Education Committee. The measure would allow trained school volunteers to administer life-saving medication to California school children who suffer from epileptic seizures while on campus.

Senator Huff hosts a news conference to defend SB 161 from union attacks, child safety legislation that he authored on behalf of children with epilepsy.

Legislative Update for the Week of June 27, 2011

Senator Huff rises on the Senate Floor to state his opposition to a Democrat –crafted budget bill that will lead to a direct hike in car taxes for all California families.

Senator Bob Huff states his opposition to the Democrat Budget Bill that relies upon a phantom $4 billion funding assumption and contains no Republican reforms designed to save money and create jobs.

Legislative Update for the Week of June 20th, 2011

Senator Huff announces his opposition to a measure that seeks to disincorporate cities with fewer than 150 residents, and is specifically aimed at the Los Angeles County City of Vernon.

Legislative Update for the Week of June 13th, 2011

Senator Huff announces his opposition on the Senate Floor to the Governor’s plan to eliminate the only tool that local governments have to deal with blighted areas.

Senator Huff announces his opposition on the Senate Floor to a Democrat-crafted budget that increases fees and increases spending, but contains no Republican proposals for pension, spending cap and job creation reform.

Senator Huff rises on the Senate Floor in opposition to SB 23, the so-called "I Love More Taxes" bill that would give broad taxing authorities to all California counties.

Senator Huff rises in opposition to the Senate Democrat budget plan that contains an $11 billion tax increase and $7 billion in additional spending, yet contains no pension or regulatory reforms designed to save money and create jobs.

Senator Huff states his opposition on the Senate Floor to a budget proposal that contains a one-year extension of temporary tax hikes, otherwise known as the "Bridge Tax."

Legislative Update for the Week of June 6th, 2011

Senator Huff, who serves as Vice-Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, announces no Republican support for a so-called "Bridge Tax" that would extend temporary tax hikes for a full year until an election can be held.

Legislative Update for the Week of May 30th, 2011

Senator Huff states his objections on the Senate Floor to SB 910, which would require motorists maintain a buffer of at least three feet whenever they pass a bicyclist. A violation of this proposed law would result in a base fine of $35.

Senator Huff states his opposition on the Senate Floor to SB 745, a measure that seeks to impose restrictions and conditions on parental choice in the District of Choice program.

Senator Huff presents the case for SB 161 on the Floor of the State Senate. The measure, which passed with limited opposition, would authorize school employee volunteers to provide emergency medical assistance to pupils with epilepsy who suffer a seizure while on campus.

Senator Huff states his opposition on the Senate Floor to SB 740, a measure that jeopardizes a child’s education by eliminating STAR test requirements for all children in the 2nd grade.

Senator Huff states his objections to SB 364 on the Senate Floor. The measure punishes job creators who receive hiring tax credits by imposing a penalty of $5,000 per employee if the business reduces its state workforce.

Senator Huff states his opposition on the Senate Floor to SB 223, which would give counties the option of placing a car tax increase on the ballot.

Senator Bob Huff rises on the Senate Floor to speak out against SB 469, a measure that would forces cities and counties to review an economic impact report before approving or rejecting big-box retail projects.

Senator Huff asks for support for SB 14, which seeks to create the framework to implement performance-based budgeting in California.

Legislative Update for the Week of May 23rd, 2011

Legislative Update for the Week of May 16th, 2011

Senator Huff states his support for SB 14 in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee, which seeks to implement a performance based budgeting model for all California state agencies.

Senator Huff speaks in support of SB 556 in the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance. The measure, which sought to create the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, failed to gain a single Democrat vote.

Legislative Update for the Week of May 9th, 2011

Senator Huff presents SCR 42 on the Senate Floor, which passed with unanimous, bi-partisan support. SCR 42 recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the California Prayer Breakfast.

Senator Huff presents SB 355 to members of the Senate Education Committee, which is designed to reform antiquated teacher tenure reform rules that protect bad teachers and result in the layoffs of award winning teachers.

Legislative Update for the Week of May 2nd, 2011

Senator Huff rises on the Senate Floor to speak to the hypocrisy of celebrating Small Business Awareness Month, when the State Legislature has taken recent action to pass legislation that will increase business costs or cost jobs in California.

Senator Huff rises on the Senate Floor to oppose state labor contract agreements negotiated by the Governor that could cost state taxpayers an additional $150 million.

Legislative Update for the Week of April 25th, 2011

Senator Huff rises on the Senate Floor to speak against SB 508, which will hamper efforts to create new jobs and stimulate the economy by eliminating tax credits.

Legislative Update for the Week of April 11, 2011

Senator Huff presents SB 396 to the Senate Committee on Government Organization. The measure, which passed with near unanimous support, is designed to root out and dispose of any and all state regulations that hinder job and business development in California.

Legislative Update for the Week of April 4th, 2011

Senator Huff presents groundbreaking education safety legislation to the Senate Health Committee in the form of SB 161. The legislation will authorize all California school districts to provide school employees with voluntary emergency medical training to provide emergency medical assistance to pupils with epilepsy who suffer a seizure while on campus.

Senator Huff takes up Senate Concurrent Resolution on the Senate Floor. SCR 7 seeks to designate the month of May, 2011 as Celiac Disease Awareness Month in California.

Senator Huff discusses state budget negotiations with the Governor and the role of the "GOP 5" on Local Edition from Time-Warner Cable

Senator Huff shares his frustration over the breakdown in budget talks and end of budget negotiations with the Governor

Legislative Update for the Week of March 28th, 2011

Legislative Update for the Week of March 21, 2011

Senator Huff issues a statement during Senate Education Committee in opposition to SB 48, which would require social science instruction to include a study of the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.

Legislative Update for the Week of March 14th, 2011

Senator Huff points out a number of problems with the Governor’s proposed spending plan during a floor debate on the state budget

Senator Huff states his position on budget cuts and the progress of budget negotiations on the Senate Floor, as the Senate debates the Governor’s budget proposal.

Legislative Update for the Week of March 7, 2011

Legislative Update for the Week of February 21st, 2011

Senator Huff rises on the Senate Floor to voice his opposition to SBX1 2, which contains renewable energy mandates that will dramatically increase energy costs for all California families.

Senator Huff starts Budget Conference Committee with his opening remarks. The Conference Committee will attempt to reconcile differences between budget plans approved in both the State Senate and the State Assembly

Senator Huff talks about state budget negotiations and pending legislation on Charter Local Edition.

Legislative Update for the Week of February 14th, 2011

Senator Huff answers questions about the state budget and other issues of legislative importance on Time-Warner Cable Local Edition

Legislative Update for the Week of January 31st, 2011

had the chance to question representatives from both the University of California and California State University system about recent funding decisions, and I didn’t pull any punches. Taxpayers deserve honest answers about how their taxpayer dollars are spent.

Senator Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) gives his reaction to Governor Brown’s State of the State Address to the State Legislature

Legislative Update for the Week of January 24th, 2011

Senator Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) is urging qualified Southern California students to apply for the Senate Fellowship Program

Legislative Update for the Week of January 17th, 2011

The newly named Vice-Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, Senator Bob Huff, delivers his opening remarks during the first meeting for the Senate Budget Committee, as they debate plans to close up a state budget deficit of more than $26 billion.

Legislative Update for the Week of January 10, 2011

Senator Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) states his concerns to Governor Jerry Brown’s latest proposal to balance the state budget through a mixture of cuts and the imposition of new taxes on already overburdened California families.

Legislative Update for the Week of January 3, 2011

Budget Update for the Week of September 27, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of August 23, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of August 17, 2010

Letter to the editor regarding the lack of transparency in the minutes of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) along with video of Senator Huff discussing this problem with the Executive Director of the SMMC, Joe Edmiston.

Legislative Update for the Week of August 9, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of August 2, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of July 12 and July 19, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of July 5, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of June 28, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of June 21, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of June 17, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of June 7, 2010

Legislative Update For the week of May 31, 2010

Senate Leadership Refuses to Allow Vote on Student Health Bill amidst Union Opposition

Legislative Update for the Week of May 24, 2010

 

Legislative Update for the Week of May 17, 2010

Senator Bob Huff

Legislative Update for the Week of May 10, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of May 3, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of April 26, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of April 19, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of April 12, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of April 5, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of March 15, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of March 8, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of March 1, 2010

Legislative Update for the week of February 22, 2010

Legislative Update for the week of February 15, 2010

Legislative Update for the week of February 8, 2010

Legislative Update for the week of February 1, 2010

Legislative Update for the week of January 25, 2010

Legislative Update for the week of January 18, 2010

Legislative Update for the week of January 11, 2010

Legislative Update for the Week of January 4, 2010

Legislative Update on Federal Race to the Top Education Funding

 

Capitol Comment for the Week of November 2, 2009: Water Agreement Update

Legislative Update for the Week of August 31, 2009

Senator Huff states concerns on water reliability and the need for a comprehensive solution now.

Senator Huff takes part in a news conference following the first meeting of the Legislative Conference Committee on Water to state his position and views on why he supports Senator Cogdill’s water bond proposal.

Legislative Update for the Week of August 24, 2009

Legislative Update for the Week of August 17, 2009

 

 

Budget Update - July 9, 2009

Budget Update on 7/2/2009

Special Budget Update

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of June 22nd.

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of June 15th.

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of June 8th. (4.6 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of June 1st. (4.5 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of May 25th. (4.6 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of May 18th. (4.3 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the week of May 11, 2009. (2.8 MB)

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Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of May 4th. (4.7 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of April 27th. (3.8 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of April 20th. (3.8 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of April 13th. (2.9 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of March 31st. (2.9 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the Week of March 23rd. (3.8 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the week of March 19th. (2.5 MB)

Senator Huff comments on legislative activities for the week of March 9. (2.2 MB)

Senator Huff comments on final budget solution that passed on February 19, 2009. (2.5 MB)

Senator Huff comments on state budget crisis – remains firm in opposition to massive tax increases on Californians to fix state budget deficit. (2.1 MB)