Senate Bill 274 was vetoed by the Governor this year – a bill that would have prohibited the use of all Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) data after 60days. This legislation would have taken away a critical tool that police and law enforcement use to investigate missing persons‚ disrupt human…
Starting on January 1‚ farmers and ranchers will be allowed to compost livestock on-site‚ making the disposal of carcasses on farms easier in the event of a natural death of livestock. With proper permits and best management practices‚ ranchers can dispose livestock carcasses on their land. This law gives farmers…
Assembly Bill 699 was vetoed this year – a measure that would have allowed local governments to hide certain financial information from voters. Specifically‚ it sought to remove existing protections that require tax ballot measures to include in the statement of the measure the amount of money to be raised…
Last month‚ students from across the Central Valley attended the Future Farmers of America’s 98th annual National Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. I am extremely proud of all the students who represented our community. The future is bright with this next generation of leaders in agriculture. The 33rd Assembly District…
It was an honor to receive the Almond Champion of the Year award from the Almond Alliance. The almond industry has played a pivotal role in America’s economic and nutritional health. Ninety percent of California’s 7‚600almond farms are family-owned. The 33rd Assembly District encompasses Tulare‚ Kings‚ and Fresno Counties. For assistance…