The Senate rejected a six-bill spending package in a 45-55 vote, raising the risk of a government shutdown. Disagreement over DHS funding and ICE reforms has stalled negotiations, making a short-term shutdown appear likely.
Senate Bill 899 by state Sen. Shannon Grove would require the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force to assess wildfire smoke health impacts and costs and model health benefits from achieving California's wildfire resilience goals by 2028.
State Sen. Shannon Grove introduced Senate Bill 921 to create an agriculture overtime payroll tax credit, offsetting the overtime premium portion of wages. The bill mirrors Senate Bill 628 from 2025 and is expected to be heard in the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee later this spring.
The California Fish and Game Commission will consider a petition Feb. 12 to list Southern California/Central Coast mountain lions under the California Endangered Species Act. California Farm Bureau opposes the listing, submitted comments and issued a FarmTeam Alert for member engagement.
The California State Water Resources Control Board's agricultural expert panel continues discussions on nitrate leaching and potential statewide nitrogen limits. A draft report is expected soon, with meetings scheduled for Feb. 11 and March 11 and opportunities for public comment.
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