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The first-of-its-kind bill aims to ensure human oversight of artificial intelligence in workplace decisions, a press release issued Thursday noted.
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California Senator Introduces Bull To Regulate Ai In The Workplace

State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton announced the "No Robo Bosses Act" on Thursday, his office announced.

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

An East Bay elected official has introduced a bill to require human oversight in the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Senate Bill 7, known as the “No Robo Bosses Act,” was introduced by State Sen. Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton).
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California lawmaker introduces "No Robo Bosses Act" to regulate AI in the workplace

A Northern California lawmaker has introduced a proposal seeking to regulate artificial intelligence used to manage employees in the workplace, including a ban on using software to hire and fire employees without human oversight.
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Former Congress member McNerney proposes new rules for ‘robot bosses’ in California

Former Democratic representative turned state Sen. Jerry McNerney wants to crack down on artificial intelligence in the workplace with a first-in-the-nation proposal for California that would limit how companies use automated tools to manage employees.
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McNerney Bill Would Help Forever Chemicals Cleanup

Tri-Valley State Sen. Jerry McNerney introduced legislation last week that would create a special state fund to help local agencies and cities pay for removing toxic PFAS chemicals in their drinking water.
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CA Senator Wants to Expand School Summer Meal Programs to Families

State Sen. Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) has introduced legislation, SB 711, to help combat hunger in California via expansion of the state’s free summer meals program.
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Bay Area Legislator Introduces Bill To Help Clean Up 'Forever Chemicals' From Water Supply

Senate Bill 454 was introduced by Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Tuesday and, if passed by the state Legislature and signed by the governor, would create the PFAS Mitigation Fund.
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California lawmakers apply pressure over high electric bills. ‘Ratepayers are not a bank’

“I feel that the shareholders do have some responsibility to pay for the maintenance that’s now required,” said Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton. “It’s debatable how much, but I feel that that’s something that the shareholders should share in.”
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California introduces legislation to protect residents from PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

California Senator Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) introduced new legislation, SB 454, which would create a PFAS Mitigation Fund. With this state funding, cities across California could work to purify their drinking water from forever chemicals.