by Agricultural Council | Jul 20, 2017 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislature Approves Cap and Trade Program Extension Bill Contains Critical Cost Containment Mechanisms Through 2030 On July 17, the Senate and Assembly approved AB 398 (E. Garcia), a bill to extend the cap and trade program through 2030, by a two-thirds vote. Ag...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 7, 2017 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislative Update With summer in full swing, an issue very high on the agenda for Governor Jerry Brown is passage of a bill to extend the cap and trade program beyond 2020 when the program expires. Ag Council is involved in negotiations with the governor’s...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 16, 2017 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislature Passes the Biggest State Budget in History On June 15, the California State Legislature approved a $125 billion general fund 2017-2018 state budget, which is the largest budget spending plan in the history of the state. When special funds, bond funds and...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 5, 2017 | In the Know Newsletter
State Senate Approves Bill to Boost Compliance with the Buy American Provision This week, the California State Senate unanimously approved SB 730 by Dr. Pan (D-Sacramento), a bill sponsored by Ag Council, which will establish steps for California to monitor compliance...
by Agricultural Council | May 19, 2017 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislative Conference Connects Ag Council Members with Key Elected Leaders & Decision Makers Ag Council members convened in Sacramento on May 16 for the association’s 2017 Legislative Conference. The outreach effort helps foster stronger relationships with...
by Agricultural Council | Apr 28, 2017 | In the Know Newsletter
Senate Education Committee Approves SB 730 to Boost Compliance with the Buy American Provision for School Lunches On April 26, the State Senate Education Committee unanimously approved SB 730 by Dr. Pan (D-Sacramento), a bill sponsored by Agricultural Council of...
