by Agricultural Council | Oct 17, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Newsom Finalizes Legislative Decisions — Governor Gavin Newsom concluded his review of state legislation on October 13. Of the 917 bills that reached his desk after passing the State Legislature this year, Governor Newsom signed 794 and vetoed 123. The...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 16, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council’s 107th Annual Meeting — Mark your calendars and save March 11-13, 2026, for Ag Council’s 107th Annual Meeting at Meritage Resort & Spa in beautiful Napa, California. Be sure to also join us at our Golf Tournament & PAC...
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...