California Farm Bureau is now neutral on Senate Bill 1135, a wolf compensation bill establishing nonlethal deterrent requirements for program eligibility. The bill cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee and now awaits a Senate floor vote.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's 2025 Gray Wolf Report documented population growth to at least 55 wolves statewide, increased livestock depredation investigations and California's transition into Phase 2 of wolf recovery management efforts.
Senate Bill 947 and Senate Bill 951, two workplace technology and automation-related bills opposed by California Farm Bureau, passed the Senate on May 20 and now head to the Assembly for further consideration.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed changes to federal PFAS drinking water regulations, including a potential compliance extension for water systems and the rescission of standards for four PFAS compounds under review. PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals."
The California Department of Food and Agriculture and California Farm Bureau are seeking input from food-animal producers experiencing challenges accessing veterinary care. Responses may help expand veterinary shortage programs and improve long-term rural veterinary services in California. Take the Survey Here
California Farm Bureau reviewed key outcomes from the Legislature's Suspense File hearings, including movement on labor, PFAS, forestry, wine labeling, wolves and water infrastructure bills, as lawmakers determine which measures advance to the floor.
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