Yuba-Sutter

California committee advances overseas-voting bill despite security concerns

SB 970 moved out of the Assembly Military and Veteran Affairs Committee on June 30 after testimony split between access advocates and Secretary of State security concerns.

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Assembly panel advances SB 1370 after clash over wildfire streamlining and herbicides

The June 29 hearing on SB 1370 centered on how far California should go to speed wildfire fuel-reduction work while preserving environmental review, public notice and pesticide limits.

Revenue and Taxation advances solar property-tax bill after county assessors warn of revenue loss

SB 1329 moved out of suspense on a 5-2 vote after amendments, keeping alive a fight over how California values solar projects for property-tax purposes.

Assembly advances AB 179 as homelessness funding and audit concerns resurface

Floor remarks described AB 179 as structuring a $900 million homelessness investment while members again debated oversight and the scale of homelessness spending.

Assembly passes SB 168, creating electric-vehicle incentive program and shifting $22 million to grid support

The bill would launch a light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive program and move unused funds to the Demand Side Grid Support Program.

Assembly passes SB 171 budget cleanup bill with DIR payment changes

The labor trailer bill would let the Department of Industrial Relations accept electronic funds transfer payments and update disability-benefit and grant-reporting rules tied to the 2026 Budget Act.

Assembly sends AB 182 to governor after 69-0 concurrence vote

The Assembly unanimously concurred in Senate amendments to AB 182, an elections-related bill now headed to the governor.

Assembly sends AB 182 to governor after 69-0 concurrence vote

The Assembly unanimously concurred in Senate amendments to AB 182, an elections-related bill, and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Assembly committee advances SB 739 on California ride-hail emissions targets

The bill moved on a do-pass motion in the Assembly Transportation Committee, where supporters framed it as a way to give regulators more flexibility under the Clean Miles Standard.

California Trucking Association goes neutral on SB 1213 after amendments

The industry group said it had opposed the Clean Truck Transparency Act but moved to neutral after changes in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

Sutter County committee advances $319,000 in Development Services budget changes tied to Sutter Pointe and permit software transition

Two FY2025-26 budget amendments would add $319,000 to Development Services, including engineering work at Sutter Pointe and Environmental Health costs tied to permit software migration.

Assembly passes SB 163 to extend remote developmental services

The bill cleared the Assembly 62-1 and adds data-collection requirements for some developmental-services settings.

California audit hearing renews pressure on transfer fixes

Lawmakers, auditors and higher-education leaders revisited a 2023 transfer audit at a Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing, underscoring persistent bottlenecks for community college students trying to reach UC and CSU degrees.

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Assembly budget panel backs $141 million Next Gen 911 modernization with new oversight rules

The June 29 budget hearing added a $141 million Next Gen 911 item to the 2026-27 package, along with reporting, audit and oversight requirements.

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Sutter County supervisors overturn denial for Pass Road event venue in 4-1 vote

The board approved an appeal for a large outdoor special event facility at 13189 Pass Road, setting operating limits after reversing the Planning Commission’s denial.

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Assembly unanimously passes SB 623 to curb medical lien practices and tighten rideshare safety

The bill advanced 67-0 on the Assembly floor June 25 and now heads back to the Senate.

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SB 802 hearing draws broad Sacramento support for regional homelessness authority

At a June 24 Assembly hearing, Sacramento city and county officials, advocates and service providers lined up behind SB 802, while Sacramento Act’s Alicia Deans recorded opposition.

Padilla wildfire claims bill advances after amendments trim insurer-facing provisions

SB 876 moved out of the Assembly Insurance Committee in amended form after Sen. Alex Padilla accepted changes that narrowed the bill.

Assembly Labor Committee advances SB 954 CEQA cleanup bill

The 5-0 vote sends the advanced-manufacturing exemption overhaul to Appropriations after supporters and opponents clashed over labor and environmental conditions.

Assembly committee advances bill to create nonprofit state office

SB 1240 would set up an Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to help nonprofits navigate state procurement, grants and reimbursements after broad support in the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee.

Assembly committee advances Green Globes bill amid dispute over DGS review

SB 1398 would let state projects use Green Globes as an alternative to LEED, but the U.S. Green Building Council warned it should not sidestep the Department of General Services' equivalency review.

Assembly Insurance Committee advances bill on clearer non-renewal notices

SB 1301 moved forward after testimony from fire survivors and consumer advocates who said insurers can drop homeowners even after mitigation work or repairs.

CEC approves $3.2 million C-Crete pilot for low-carbon cement binders in San Leandro

The June 22 decision backs a multi-year EPIC demonstration that aims to replace much of ordinary Portland cement with lower-carbon materials at an existing San Leandro facility.

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