GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Continuing a legacy of powerful advocacy for California agriculture. CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
CROP PROTECTION AB 1042 Western Growers was part of a coalition in opposition to this bill, which would have largely prohibited, beginning January 1, 2026, the selling and use of pesticide-treated seeds in California. Although the bill passed out of the Assembly, our efforts helped slow its progress in the Senate and it eventually was held in committee. LABOR SB 399 WG helped lead opposition to this bill, which would essentially prohibit the discussion of political and religious matters in the workplace. Employers would be prevented from requiring employees to attend employer-sponsored meetings or participating in other discussions with the employer if the purpose is to convey the employer’s opinion on political matters. We believe this bill would violate the First Amendment and would lead to additional litigation exposure to our members. This bill was held in the Assembly. SB 799 WG was a vocal opponent to this bill, which would broaden unemployment eligibility requirements to those employees who have been on strike for at least two weeks. This would have raised costs for employers and placed additional pressure on the unemployment insurance fund. The bill was vetoed.
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