This week, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, submitted a letter to the California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Liane Randolph urging the board to postpone a vote next month on changes to its Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program.  The letter, co-signed by 25 Republican legislators, calls on CARB to release the actual costs and benefits of those proposed changes to ...

Friday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.  “One of the leading causes of heartbreaking euthanasia in our shelters is the shortage of veterinarians trained in efficient spay and neuter techniques,” said Senator ...

In recognition of his leadership and work on behalf of animal welfare, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, was the recipient of the California Veterinary Medical Associations (CVMA) inaugural Legislator of the Year award.   “Since arriving in Sacramento, one of my top priorities has been to give a voice to the voiceless, including our pets,” said Wilk. “No matter what life ...

On Thursday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his bill to help reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the state by expanding access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services will advance to the Assembly Floor after making it off of the Assembly Appropriations Committee’s Suspense File. “Overcrowding at California’s animal shelters have been at crisis levels for far too long. ...

Leaders representing Santa Clarita are reacting after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that prevents school staff from notifying parents if students identify as a different gender or sexual orientation. Assembly Bill 1955 (AB 1955) was signed into law by Newsom on Monday, sparking reaction from state leaders and local candidates, and even prompting a well-known business to ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is strongly encouraging residents to prepare their households and families for wildfires. Over the weekend, numerous fires burned across Senate District 21, including Santa Clarita. “This is a wake-up call that wildfire season is here. Fires are a fact of life in California and can spread quickly, devastating wildlife, natural areas, and neighborhoods. It’s critical ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday that his bill to help reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the state, by expanding access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services, was unanimously approved on the Senate floor last week. “The overcrowding crisis at our animal shelters, especially in the High Desert, highlights the severe shortage of veterinarians available to perform critical ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday that his school transparency bill, which focused on the state Parent Advisory Council (PAC), had passed the Senate Floor. Wednesday,  Wilk’s second school transparency bill, which mandates the California Department of Education (CDE) to publish information on its website about the members selected for its PAC, was approved on the Senate Floor. “Two ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, expressed frustration after his bill to increase transparency in schools’ sexual education curricula was held by the Senate Appropriations Committee. “This was a straightforward bill that could have helped ease any possible tension between parents and school districts, creating a one-stop-shop for sex ed materials to be reviewed,” said Senator Wilk. “While sex ed is ...

In recognition of his advocacy for the arts throughout his career in Sacramento, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, received a 2024 Artistic License Award from California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) at the organization’s 16th annual event held on May 5, 2024. “The benefits of art apply to so many aspects of our lives, but it’s especially valuable for children. ...