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California cracks down on 'Montana Loophole' used by luxury car owners

October 9, 2026

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East Bay politician introduces bill to ensure human oversight of AI in workplace

March 7, 2025

SB 7 would also prohibit employers from using ADS systems from using the personal information of workers to “predict” what they might do in the future.

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California lawmaker introduces "No Robo Bosses Act" to regulate AI in the workplace

March 7, 2025

State Sen. Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) announced Senate Bill 7, which he dubbed the "No Robo Bosses Act." McNerney said the measure aims to regulate automated decision-making systems (ADS) powered by AI.

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Former Congress member McNerney proposes new rules for ‘robot bosses’ in California

March 6, 2025

McNerney’s SB 7 would prohibit employers from using automated decision-making tools to make hiring, promotion, disciplinary and firing decisions without human oversight

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

March 6, 2025

SB 7 would bar California employers from relying primarily on AI systems, known as automated decision-making systems (ADS), to make hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination decisions without human oversight.

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McNerney Bill Would Help Forever Chemicals Cleanup

February 27, 2025

The proposal to establish the PFAS Mitigation Fund in the state’s General Fund drew quick support from the Zone 7 Water Agency and in Pleasanton, where cleaning up the so-called “forever chemicals” from the water supply is a top concern that has already cost millions of dollars.

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CA Senator Wants to Expand School Summer Meal Programs to Families

February 25, 2025

The bill allows caregivers of participating students to become eligible for free meals in the summer.

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McNerney Announces Bill to Help Fight Hunger by Expanding CA’s Free Summer Meals Program

February 24, 2025

Under SB 225, caregivers of children who participate in the free summer meals program will also be eligible for free meals.

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Bay Area Legislator Introduces Bill To Help Clean Up 'Forever Chemicals' From Water Supply

February 22, 2025

SB 454 would create a much-needed funding tool to help local agencies pay for PFAS cleanup, while also helping protect ratepayers from higher costs.