The State Legislature faced its House of Origin deadline on May 24 where each Senate and Assembly bill must pass through the house where the bill originated; otherwise, it no longer moves forward.

Legislators considered a multitude of bills — over 900 — between the two houses. Notably, it is rare for a bill to be voted down once the measure is on the Senate or Assembly floor. It is more common for a bill to stall in the Senate or Assembly Appropriations Committees where about 26 percent of Senate bills and 35 percent of Assembly bills were held in mid-May.

Legislators considered bills addressing groundwater well permits, pesticides, unemployment benefits for striking workers, capturing floodflows for groundwater recharge and many other policy issues.

Assembly bills approved by the House of Origin deadline now move to the Senate for policy committee hearings and Senate bills move to the Assembly for policy committee hearings.

For Ag Council’s position on specific legislation and the status of key bills, click HERE to read more. Please do not hesitate to contact Ag Council with any questions.