September 19, 2019

The Legislature Adjourned – What Happened? Listen to Ag Council’s Podcast to Find Out! In latest Capitol Farm Connection podcast episode, Ag Council’s team covers the flurry of policy activity in the State Capitol prior to the Legislature’s recent...

September 16, 2019

Gov. Newsom Plans to Veto SB 1 Ag Council Commends Governor for Announcing this Impending Veto Hours after SB 1 (Atkins) passed the State Legislature and legislators adjourned for the year, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Saturday that he will veto the measure....

September 14, 2019

Legislature Concludes Work & Adjourns for the Year Despite Bipartisan Objections – SB 1 Approved by Assembly & Senate With legislative activity running until about 3 a.m. in the State Capitol this morning, SB 1 (Atkins) passed both the Assembly and...

September 9, 2019

Packaging Bills Await Fate in State Legislature The final week of legislative activity before adjournment is upon us and sweeping legislation regarding single-use packaging awaits consideration on the State Senate floor in the form of AB 1080 (Gonzalez), while an...

September 6, 2019

Take Action TODAY on SB 1 Ag Council is asking for your help TODAY to oppose SB 1 (Atkins), unless it is amended.  Click the “Learn More” link below to easily send an email to your Assembly representative. SB 1 locks-in the last date of former President...

August 26, 2019

Legislative Activity – Spotlight on SB 1 & Implications for Ag With three weeks until the California State Legislature adjourns for the year, many bills remain pending consideration.  One of those measures is SB 1, which establishes certain federal...