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McNerney Introduces Legislation to Require Human Oversight of AI in CA’s Power Grid

February 10, 2026

State Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, today introduced SB 1011, groundbreaking legislation that would require human oversight of artificial intelligence used in California’s power grid.

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McNerney Bill Would Enlarge Composting at Vineyards

February 13, 2025

Tri-Valley State Sen. Jerry McNerney has introduced legislation that would allow farmers and winegrape growers throughout the state to compost large amounts of agricultural waste onsite, instead of having to ship it to composting facilities hundreds of miles away.

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McNerney proposes new rules for using recycled water

February 13, 2025

The use of recycled water could expand significantly in California under a new bill introduced this week by state Sen. Jerry McNerney.

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McNerney seeking to encourage statewide use of recycled water

February 13, 2025

Senate Bill 31 would also enhance the state’s fresh water supply by allowing businesses, homes, and agencies to expand their use of recycled water for irrigation and other uses, rather than relying on drinking water.

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California recycled water rules to be loosened under new state Senate bill

February 12, 2025

On Tuesday, McNerney introduced SB 31 to ease some regulations on the use of recycled water.

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California Senator McNerney Introduces SB 31 to Enhance Statewide Use of Recycled Water Amidst Drought Crisis

February 12, 2025

State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, is taking a practical step toward addressing California's chronic drought issues by introducing a new bill to enhance the use of recycled water throughout the state.

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California Democrats target insurance market, rebuilding in wildfire-related legislation

February 12, 2025

California Senate Democrats on Tuesday highlighted a package of bills they’re calling the Golden State Commitment, a legislative set they say is intended to bolster the state’s response to wildfire and make communities safer.

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McNerney Introduces Bill to Help Drought-Proof CA

February 11, 2025

SB 31 would also enhance the state’s fresh water supply by allowing businesses, homes, and agencies to expand their use of recycled water for irrigation and other uses, rather than relying on drinking water.

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Proposed composting bill would help farmers and winegrape growers

February 6, 2025

SB 279 will provide California farms and vineyards the ability to compost large amounts of green waste onsite rather than having to ship it to another composting facility hundreds of miles away.