by Agricultural Council | Sep 17, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Heat Illness Bills–Take ACTION As many Ag Council members are aware, despite strong opposition from ag and business groups, both state heat illness bills (AB 2346 and AB 2676) were approved in the Legislature and are awaiting consideration by Governor Jerry...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 27, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislature Enters Final Week of Session The Legislature is entering its final week of session, and the deadline for legislators to approve state bills is August 31st. Given the pressure of this timeline, there’s a high level of activity in the Capitol with around 600...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 16, 2012 | Advocacy in Action
On an issue of importance to many Ag Council members, the state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) recently issued a proposed regulation to establish a Proposition 65 Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for sulfur dioxide (SO2). In its proposed...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 14, 2012 | Advocacy in Action
Assemblyman Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) held a Cap and Trade Forum in June 2013 in Fresno to discuss how the state cap and trade regulation is being implemented. The Forum gave stakeholders, including Ag Council and its members, an opportunity to raise concerns about...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 10, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislature Returns for Business After a month-long recess in July, the Legislature returned this week for its final month of legislative activity. The deadling for meausres to pass fiscal committees in the Assembly and state Senate is August 17th, and the last day...
