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SB 454 would establish a special state fund — the PFAS Mitigation Fund — that local agencies and cities could access to help pay for the cleanup of toxic PFAS in drinking water throughout the state.
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Sen. McNerney Introduces Bill to Address PFAS Water Pollution

State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Tuesday introduced new legislation to address PFAS pollution in California’s water supply. SB 454 would establish a special state fund — the PFAS Mitigation Fund — that local agencies and cities could access to help pay for the cleanup of toxic PFAS in drinking water throughout the state.

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McNerney Introduces Bill to Help Drought-Proof CA

State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Tuesday introduced new legislation that would help drought-proof California by boosting the use of recycled water.

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McNerney Introduces Environmental Bill to Help Farmers and Winegrape Growers

State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Wednesday introduced new environmental legislation that is designed to benefit California farmers and winegrape growers. 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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Sen. McNerney Introduces Bill to Recycle Critical Minerals for Clean Energy

Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Wednesday introduced SB 235, new legislation that would lay the groundwork for creating a state market for recycling critical minerals essential to batteries, electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines.

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Sen. McNerney Introduces Bill to Extend and Expand Tax Incentives for Green Projects

Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Tuesday introduced new legislation that will extend and expand a key program that has helped the state meet its climate goals by providing tax incentives to California manufacturers of green technologies and environmentally friendly projects.

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Sen. Jerry McNerney to Serve on Delta Protection Commission

Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, announced on Thursday that he will serve on the Delta Protection Commission, a state and federally designated agency whose mission is to safeguard and enhance the Delta’s environment, economy, and rich cultural history.

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Sen. Jerry McNerney to Chair Senate Revenue and Tax Committee

Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, announced on Friday that he will chair the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee starting immediately.

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Jerry McNerney Sworn in as State Senator for District 5

Senator Jerry McNerney on Monday was sworn in to the California State Senate during the first
official day of the 2025-26 Regular Session.