Colonel Tom Umberg (ret.) is a Democratic California State Senator who proudly represents Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
Santa Ana, CA
Joined December 2018
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Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: SB 883 by Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana) — Hazardous materials: reactive chemicals: methyl methacrylate: facilities.
Read more here: gov.ca.gov/2026/09/27/govern…
Thank you, Governor Newsom, for signing SB 883 into law. This legislation strengthens chemical safety protections and helps prevent an emergency like the one we experienced in Garden Grove from happening again.
Read more about SB 883 here:
sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/gove…
"over the weekend, Newsom signed legislation from Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, that aims to deter voter intimidation by barring law enforcement officials from making arrests in and around polling places on Election Day."
Read more here: dailynews.com/2026/09/21/bil…
Governor Newsom signs new laws to protect California elections from Trump interference, including SB 884 (Umberg).
Read more here: gov.ca.gov/2026/09/19/govern…
SB 884 is officially law! Thank you, Governor Newsom, for signing the Protect Our Polls Act and strengthening protections for California voters ahead of November’s election.
Read my full statement here: sd34.senate.ca.gov/news/gove…
Today, we are sending a clear message to President Trump: Hands off our elections. California will protect its voters and exercise its constitutional authority to run safe and secure elections.
This is exactly why the Legislature passed SB 884, the Protect Our Polls Act.
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Excited 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!
"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."
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Each 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.
A 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.
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Seven of my bills are now headed to the Governor’s desk, including important measures to:
✅ Protect our polls from ICE intimidation
✅ Prevent chemical explosions with stronger oversight and emergency preparedness
✅ Provide accountability for A.I. use in legal services