by Agricultural Council | Sep 21, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Brown Signs Bill Limiting CARB’s Authority to Regulate Dairy & Livestock Manure Methane Emissions On September 19, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the Super Pollutant Reduction Act, SB 1383, by Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens). Ag Council was...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 16, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Brown Signs New Ag Overtime Requirements into Law Ag Council is exceedingly disappointed Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 1066, the “Phase-In Overtime for Agricultural Workers Act of 2016,” on September 12. The governor did not release a statement when he...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 16, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Brown to Decide Fate of Over 700 Bills With the California State Legislature in adjournment, the attention is now on Governor Jerry Brown given that he has until September 30 to decide the fate of over 700 bills pending before him, including the bill to change...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 15, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Overtime Bill Approved in State Senate Fiscal Committee – Take Action to Convey Opposition The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the gut and amend ag overtime wage bill, AB 1066, by Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) as anticipated...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 1, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislature takes Action on Numerous Bills Before July Recess The Legislature adjourned on June 30 for a month-long recess during July. Legislators return to Sacramento on August 1, and the deadline for bills to pass the Legislature is August 31. Prior to their...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 24, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
3rd Annual Dairyfest Draws Hundreds Over 270 guests joined Ag Council’s dairy members for the 3rd Annual Dairyfest celebrating California dairy producers and recognizing June as Dairy Month. The ice cream social is a festive way for Ag Council’s dairy members to...
