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CA Senate Approves No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 to Ensure Human Oversight of AI in the Workplace

May 20, 2026

The California state Senate has approved Sen.

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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.

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Bill Seeks to Help Farmers and Winegrape Growers

February 6, 2025

SB 279 would allow farms and vineyards to compost large amounts of green waste onsite — now that California has banned nearly all agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley.

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McNerney Introduces Environmental Bill to Help Farmers and Winegrape Growers

February 5, 2025

“Winegrape growers have long been committed to sustainability, including healthy soils and carbon sequestration through composting and other means,” said Michael Miiller, director of Government Relations for the California Association of Winegrape Growers.

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McNerney Introduces Legislation to Expand Incentives for Green Projects

February 1, 2025

SB 86 would extend the program, known as the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Act, indefinitely and would increase available funding from $100 million to $300 million annually.