Labor, workplace technology and employer healthcare bills opposed by California Farm Bureau were referred to legislative suspense files this week because of projected state costs. California Farm Bureau continues engaging as the measures advance.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced updates impacting nutrition programs, local market funding, specialty crop purchases and international trade opportunities, including new Local Agriculture Market Program funding and Section 32 purchases.
California Farm Bureau joined an amicus brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case involving pesticide labeling and federal preemption. The coalition argues that allowing state-specific labels could create inconsistent standards for farmers nationwide.
California Farm Bureau supported Assembly Bill 2700, authored by Assemblymember James Gallagher, R-Yuba City, which would require recommendations to reduce electricity rates by 30% by 2028 while reviewing utility costs and wildfire expenses.
California Farm Bureau opposed Assembly Bill 2396, which would expand community choice aggregator authority into electrical transmission infrastructure. The bill was placed on the Assembly Appropriations Committee suspense file May 6.
Senate negotiations are underway following House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill. Lawmakers are expected to pursue changes as debate continues on nutrition programs, Proposition 12 and other provisions. California Farm Bureau remains engaged.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife continued its workshops on the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program focused on livestock loss, deterrence and "pay for presence" payments. The state also announced additional nonlethal hazing tools and confirmed 12 wolf packs statewide.
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