Governor Newsom Releases 2020-2021 State Budget Proposal

Last Friday, Governor Newsom released his 2020-2021 state budget proposal, the largest budget ever at $222.2 billion. The governor will now work with the California Legislature over the next several months to address questions about the proposal and to negotiate significant additions or removals of programs and associated funding. The state budget must be passed by midnight on June 15th.

The governor continues to prioritize the environment and water policy in his budget. Highlights for Western Growers members include:

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Matthew Allen

2019 End of Session Legislative Wrap-Up

The 2019 California legislative year has concluded. The Legislature adjourned in the early morning hours of September 14th and Governor Newsom has completed taking action on those bills that made it to his desk. Listed below are some of the notable bills that Western Growers advocated on through the year.

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Matthew Allen

CA Legislature Passes Utility Wildfire Response Bill

Last Thursday, the California Assembly passed AB 1054, the utility wildfire response bill requiring PG&E, SCE AND SDG&E to make $5 billion in aggregate safety investments (system hardening) without return on equity that would otherwise be borne by ratepayers.

AB 1054 Summary

AB 1054 includes numerous provisions related to addressing wildfires caused by utility infrastructure:

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