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McNerney Introduces No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 to Ensure Human Oversight of AI in the Workplace

February 2, 2026

SB 813, the Voluntary AI Standards Act, won bipartisan approval in the Senate on a vote of 31-7. The bill now goes to the Assembly for consideration.

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CA Senate Approves McNerney’s Bill to Establish Safety Standards for Artificial Intelligence

January 27, 2026

Reminder: Valley Link Town Hall on Jan. 14 with Asm. Ransom

January 13, 2026

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McNerney Introduces Bill to Help Farmers Fight Hunger

January 13, 2026

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January 9, 2026

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McNerney Introduces No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 to Ensure Human Oversight of AI in the Workplace

February 2, 2026

State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Monday introduced SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 — landmark legislation that would require human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to prevent abuses.

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CA Senate Approves McNerney’s Bill to Establish Safety Standards for Artificial Intelligence

January 27, 2026

The California Senate today approved SB 813, legislation by Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, that would establish groundbreaking safety standards for artificial intelligence and help ensure that AI is developed responsibly.

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January 13, 2026

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McNerney Introduces Bill to Help Farmers Fight Hunger

January 13, 2026

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today announced the introduction of SB 881, new legislation that will help California farmers fight hunger.

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Senate District 5 contains all of San Joaquin County and Alameda County’s Tri-Valley. In San Joaquin County, it includes the cities of Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Lathrop, Manteca, Mountain House, Escalon, and Ripon. And in Alameda County, it includes the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton.
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Stockton

San Joaquin County

Stockton is the largest city in San Joaquin County and the 11th-most populous city in California. Located on the eastern side of the Delta region, Stockton is also one of the most racially and ethnically diverse cities in California. Founded in 1849, Stockton is home to the University of the Pacific, the oldest university in the state, and the city’s seaport, built during the Gold Rush, serves as a gateway to the Central Valley.
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Tracy

San Joaquin County

Tracy is the second-largest city in Senate District 5 and located on the southwestern edge of San Joaquin County. Tracy began as a railroad center and was named after Lathrop J. Tracy, a grain merchant and railroad director. In 1910, Tracy was incorporated and prospered as an agriculturally rich area. Tracy’s beginnings as a railroad center reflect its heart as a city that connects people and welcomes them.
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Livermore

Alameda County

Livermore is the largest city in the Tri-Valley and home to one of the oldest wine regions in California. It is also home to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and is the California site of Sandia National Laboratories. The city is noted for a world record: a 120-plus-year-old, 4-watt light bulb, called the Centennial Light. Located in eastern Alameda County, Livermore is also known for its historic downtown and picturesque parks.
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Pleasanton

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Pleasanton is the second-largest city in the Tri-Valley, and is home to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, which has hosted the annual Alameda County Fair since 1912. The fairgrounds also include the Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack, which was built in 1858 and is the oldest one-mile horse racing track in the country. Pleasanton is also known for its historic downtown and beautiful parks, and Sen. McNerney calls it home.
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Manteca

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Manteca is one of the fastest-growing cities in California, with city’s population soaring by 50 percent since 2000. Known as the "Family City," Manteca is recognized for its family-friendly atmosphere, thriving local businesses, and strategic location at the crossroads of major highways. Formally established in 1861 and located in southern central San Joaquin County, Manteca is also a gateway to Yosemite National Park.

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