Colonel Tom Umberg (ret.) is a Democratic California State Senator and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee who proudly represents Orange County. https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mvlppo57xd2sThis is exactly why the Legislature passed SB 884, the Protect Our Polls Act. California has both the constitutional right and responsibility to run our own safe and secure elections and protect voters from intimidation. I urge the Governor to sign SB 884 and ensure California can do exactly that.15 Sep 2026 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlppo57xd2shttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mvdhkiizjw2jWishing a sweet New Year to all who celebrate. Happy Rosh Hashanah and Shana Tova!12 Sep 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdhkiizjw2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3muknzmo32y2yExcited for what’s ahead and for Angels fans and the City of Anaheim to have an owner committed to investing in this team, this ballpark and this community. A great new chapter for the Angels. Good luck in tonight’s game!02 Sep 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muknzmo32y2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mukf32welu2a"California lawmakers have passed a first-in-the-nation piece of legislation establishing ethical requirements for attorneys and arbitrators using generative artificial intelligence, sending the bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for his signature." https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/california-attorney-ai-guardrail-bill-advances-to-newsoms-desk02 Sep 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukf32welu2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mukegpy3652khttps://voiceofoc.org/2026/09/angels-owner-arte-moreno-sells-baseball-team-four-years-after-stadium-deal-flap/02 Sep 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukegpy3652khttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3muicudjr7i2kEach of these bills is deeply important to me and reflects our responsibility to make government work for the people we serve. They strengthen accountability, protect Californians and make our communities safer.01 Sep 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muicudjr7i2khttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mui3nhll7u2yA great day for Angels fans and Anaheim. This agreement ushers in an exciting new era for the team, the city and the generations of fans who call Anaheim home. Looking forward to what’s ahead. https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-09-01/stan-kroenke-buys-angels-ending-arte-morenos-troubled-tenure01 Sep 2026 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mui3nhll7u2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3muhrvtxkup2fhttps://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/umberg-legislation-advances-governors-desk01 Sep 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhrvtxkup2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3muhrrgxyqx2fGreat way to close out the 2026 Legislative Session!01 Sep 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhrrgxyqx2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mugawq7ox22pAlways great to have Governor Newsom stop by the Senate Floor! A long night of session ahead — hard at work getting it done for California.01 Sep 2026 01:20 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugawq7ox22phttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mttypmgjnt2zDear Mr. President — thank you for voting by mail in Florida last week and showing Americans that it is a safe, secure and convenient way to vote. I encourage all Californians to do the same and cast their ballots by mail this November. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/17/trump-vote-by-mail-primaries-florida-0103929224 Aug 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttypmgjnt2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3msy4qs4o5s2iCongratulations to my colleague @AsmValencia on getting this across the finish line. We started working on this issue more than 20 years ago, when I carried legislation in the Assembly to put Anaheim back in the Angels’ name. Well done, Assemblymember — it’s been a long time coming. https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2026-08-11/anaheim-angels-bill-sails-through-california-legislature13 Aug 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msy4qs4o5s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3msr446puib2b"Introduced by state Sen. Thomas Umberg (D), the bill codifies guidance from the California Judicial Council on AI use, including requiring that lawyers verify the accuracy of all AI-generated content, correct any errors or hallucinations, and disclose AI use to the court ..." https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/california-bill-adding-attorney-ai-guardrails-moves-toward-vote10 Aug 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msr446puib2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mqp3ulz7yw2fThe State Bar failed to put the necessary safeguards in place on its own, so the Legislature did. That's why I authored SB 47 (Umberg), requiring this independent audit to provide a full accounting of what went wrong. Read more here: https://calmatters.org/education/higher-education/2026/07/california-bar-exam-fiasco/15 Jul 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp3ulz7yw2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mptgo5ta4p2jHappy Fourth of July! Today, as we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we honor the servicemembers, veterans, and generations of Americans whose courage and sacrifice have protected the freedoms we enjoy.04 Jul 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptgo5ta4p2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mpm4kjf6vo2kA quick look back at June and what's next. Read more here: buff.ly/U4oJKbn https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/july-newsletter01 Jul 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpm4kjf6vo2khttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mpjh4p32p22hChildren in foster care are among the most vulnerable Californians, and we have a responsibility to ensure they are not left to navigate the system alone. CASA volunteers provide stability, advocacy, and a trusted voice for children during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. https://apnews.com/press-release/globenewswire-mobile/press-release-ff6fc2218e386e7e29dd7ecbba70d2e030 Jun 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjh4p32p22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mphgxlm5ew2xhttps://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/25/newsom-signs-deal-to-avoid-uber-attorneys-ballot-fight-0097661529 Jun 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphgxlm5ew2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mphdbg7bc52hToday, the Supreme Court got it right - every eligible citizen should have the opportunity to vote and the confidence that their ballot will be counted. https://www.ocregister.com/2026/06/29/california-election-officials-lawmakers-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief-after-supreme-court-says-states-can-count-mailed-ballots-after-election-day/?clearUserState=true29 Jun 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphdbg7bc52hhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mph5lchtms22SB 623 is proof that when stakeholders come together instead of taking competing measures to the ballot, Californians win. Thank you to Governor Newsom for signing this important bill, and to everyone who worked together to put Californians first.29 Jun 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mph5lchtms22https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mph4ufnual2xhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-25/newsom-uber-ballot-measure-car-crash-lawsuits29 Jun 2026 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mph4ufnual2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mp77k4bfxf24SB 623 is a testament to the fact that the best public policy is often built through negotiation. Instead of taking competing measures to the ballot, stakeholders came together and reached a solution that better protects Californians. Read more here: https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/governor-newsom-signs-sb-623-umberg-protect-accident-victims-and-strengthen-rideshare-safety26 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp77k4bfxf24https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mosyvkbvga25Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures out there! Hope your day is filled with polite laughter at your jokes.21 Jun 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosyvkbvga25https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3molnpfprw525https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/06/17/governor-newsom-announces-special-free-pass-to-californias-state-historic-parks-in-honor-of-juneteenth-and-americas-250th-anniversary/18 Jun 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3molnpfprw525https://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3moggbdvxxp2yAt a time when federal actions are increasing the pressure on California families and communities, the 2026-27 budget reflects our determination to protect and prioritize the people of this state. https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/senate-passes-legislative-version-budget16 Jun 2026 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moggbdvxxp2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mo47ysenic2k"Umberg is the co-author of two bills that supporters describe as safeguards against potential federal actions affecting California elections." Read more and watch here: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/politics/california-democrats-propose-election-safeguards-amid-trump-criticism/103-3299949e-7de6-4f8b-92b0-90ef2e9246d912 Jun 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo47ysenic2khttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorumberg.bsky.social/post/3mo2nbw4zc52s"In response to President Donald Trump’s allegations of voter fraud in the California primaries, state Sen. Tom Umberg launched an initiative he calls 'Hands Off Our Elections'" Read more here: https://amp.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article316096915.html12 Jun 2026 01:58 +0000at://did:plc:gyetc27mysyazeekdvx3msi7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo2nbw4zc52s