by Agricultural Council | Sep 17, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislators concluded their work in the State Capitol on September 13 to meet the deadline to move bills to Governor Newsom’s desk. Before legislators returned to their districts for the interim recess, a burst of activity took place on legislation pending...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 5, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) officially started the formal rulemaking process for two climate reporting measures previously passed by the State Legislature and signed into law in 2023. The measures, SB 253 and SB 261, expand reporting requirements for...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 29, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
As the final day of 2025 legislative activity in the State Capitol nears on September 12, the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees took center stage today holding hearings to release decisions on over 600 bills. The actions taken determine whether bills move...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 15, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
As legislators conclude their summer recess and return to the State Capitol on August 18, the countdown to the September 12 adjournment begins. Meanwhile, priorities abound in the food and agriculture space. Notably, Ag Council has been involved in negotiations on...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 11, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
Photo L-R: Rick Tomlinson w/the CA Strawberry Commission, Melissa Koshlaychuk w/Western Growers Assoc., & Emily Rooney w/Ag Council — Ag Council President Emily Rooney recently testified at a meeting of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 11, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
Two climate reporting measures are moving forward in the state regulatory process, SB 253 and SB 261. Both bills passed the Legislature and were signed into law in 2023. Initially, there was a temporary delay in the implementation of SB 253 and SB 261. However, the...
