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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Folks, I am proud to report that 2026 was an outstanding year for our Senate district in the state Capitol. Eleven of my bills were signed into law by the governor, including three landmark laws that are the first of their kind in the nation.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In addition, the Legislature approved my Joint Resolution 18, calling for the overturning of the infamous Supreme Court case “Citizens United,” which opened the floodgates to big money spending in politics.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What a year! Eleven of my bills were signed into law by the governor, including three landmark laws that are the first of their kind in the nation: ✅SB 813 Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Safety Risks (1st in the nation) ✅SB 947 No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 (1st in the nation)

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

SB 1406 cracks down on tax scams in which wealthy Californians create phony shell companies to buy luxury vehicles in Montana and other states to avoid paying California sales taxes and vehicle license fees.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

More good news! @governor.ca.gov last evening signed my final bill of the year - SB 1406, closing the so-called “Montana Tax Loophole,” which will enable California to recover approximately $20 million a year in lost revenue from wealthy tax evaders.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Big thank you to @californialabor.bsky.social for sponsoring SB 947. And proud to be a part of a labor-sponsored package of bills to safeguard workers from AI with Sen. Eloise Reyes & @isaacgbryan.bsky.social More here --> sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/newsom-...

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

No worker should ever be fired or disciplined by a robo boss. AI systems have been prone to errors, bias, and misjudgments. SB 947 ensures human oversight of AI in the workplace. AI must remain a tool controlled by humans, not the other way around.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

SB 947 bars California employers from relying solely on AI systems, known as automated decision-making systems (ADS), to fire or discipline workers. It also mandates human oversight and verification when employers use ADS to assist in termination and disciplinary decisions.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Excellent!! @governor.ca.gov today signed my SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 — a groundbreaking new law that requires human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to prevent abuses. It's the first such law in the nation! @californialabor.bsky.social

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Fusion energy has the potential to provide nearly limitless clean, safe, and reliable power, while creating an economic ecosystem that will rival Silicon Valley. SB 925 will help ensure California is a fusion technology leader in the coming decades.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SB 925 requires the CA Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a strategic plan to advance fusion energy. The plan will identify opportunities to expand research & development, locate potential sites for fusion power plants & streamline permitting processes for fusion facilities.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Great news! @governor.ca.gov signed my SB 925, which accelerates the development of fusion energy in California – a potential clean power gamechanger.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

SB 900 updates CA's campaign disclosure rules so that voters can better understand who is funding the flood of campaign ads each election cycle. Shoutout to California Clean Money Campaign and the California State Outdoor Advertising Association for sponsoring SB 900.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

More good news! @governor.ca.gov signed my campaign finance transparency legislation, which updates California’s campaign disclosure rules to provide more clarity regarding who is paying for political advertisements.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In addition to streamlining the creation of ADUs and Junior ADUs, SB 1196 will accelerate utility service connections for other small energization projects, such as an electric vehicle charger or a home backup battery.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One of the most effective ways to address the state’s housing affordability crisis is to accelerate the construction of more low-cost housing, like ADUs. But CA homeowners and ADU builders are often frustrated by long delays – up to a year – to obtain utility service connections.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

SB 1196 directs the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to establish clear timelines for utility hookups requests for ADUs, also known as backyard cottages, and institute penalties for utilities that fail to timely process service connection applications.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yes! @governor.ca.gov signed my SB 1196, which will streamline the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - also known as backyard cottages - by accelerating utility service connections. Thanks to The Casita Coalition & @cayimby.bsky.social for supporting SB 1196!

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Excellent! @governor.ca.gov has signed my SB 327, which protects ratepayers by strengthening oversight of investor-owned utilities (IOUs) and barring IOUs from using ratepayer funds to fight local efforts to create municipal utilities.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great news! @governor.ca.gov has signed my SB 881, the Farmer to Food Bank Tax Credit. SB 881 enables farmers, growers, and food producers to continue to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and more to food-insecure families and receive tax credits for donating surplus food to food banks.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The panel event also provided me w/ the opportunity to talk to international leaders & AI experts about my landmark legislation, SB 813, which Gov. Newsom recently signed into law. SB 813 establishes a first-in-the-nation framework for independent evaluations of AI safety risks.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

During the "Government in Action" panel, I called for the immediate creation of an international committee, consisting of engineers from prominent and competitive AI labs, along with academics and government officials, to establish AI safety standards.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The event, “Governing at the Speed of AI: High-Level International Coordination for Crisis Preparedness at UNGA 81,” took place at UN headquarters and included heads of state, senior diplomats, and AI experts, with the goal of advancing international coordination on AI safety.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It was my great honor to speak at the United Nations in New York City last evening on the urgent need to establish effective guardrails for artificial intelligence.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

SB 813 establishes a first-in-the-nation framework for independent assessments of AI safety risks. I also called for international cooperation to create AI safety standards. This evening, I'll be speaking at a panel event at the United Nations - “Governing at the Speed of AI."

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The event - "AI Evaluation Infrastructure" hosted by UNICEF, the UN Commission on Human Rights, and Humane Intelligence -provided an opportunity to speak with world leaders and AI experts about my groundbreaking legislation, SB 813, which Gov. Newsom recently signed into law.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Privileged to deliver closing remarks last evening at a United Nations-related event in New York City on establishing effective oversight of artificial intelligence to ensure AI is safe and beneficial.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Excellent! Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 1168, which is designed to protect Californians from skyrocketing utility rates caused by data centers.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I agree with Mr. Amodei, Altman and others that serious guardrails are past due for artificial intelligence. Ideally, safety standards or protocols would already be in place, but since no real constraints exist, targeted moratoria are urgently needed.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

ICYMI: This week we learned that the most powerful AI systems pose very real threats to humanity. But California is taking action. @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social yesterday afternoon signed my SB 813, establishing the nation's first independent safety reviews of the risks posed by AI.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It was a terrific event with generations of folks coming together to celebrate the athletics, music, dance, ceremony, traditions, and fellowship of Scotland.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Honored to take part in the 160th Annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games during the Labor Day weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

NEW: Proud to have partnered with @asmransom.bsky.social to secure $2 million in state funding for the planned School of Medicine at @uopacificshs.bsky.social in Stockton. The funding was included in AB 113, budget legislation approved today by the California Legislature.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Terrific News! The Delta Caucus, of which I am co-chair, has secured $158.2 million in state funds to protect the Delta and the State Water Project.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Wow! What a productive year in the California Legislature! Eleven of my bills are now on the governor’s desk: ✅SB 327 Protecting Ratepayers ✅SB 813 Assessing Artificial Intelligence Safety Risks ✅SB 872 Protecting California's Water ✅SB 881 Helping Farmers Fight Hunger

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Great news! The CA Legislature today approved my SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026 — groundbreaking legislation that would require human oversight of AI systems in the workplace to prevent abuses. If enacted, SB 947 would be the 1st such law in the nation. @californialabor.bsky.social

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ICYMI: The CA Legislature last night unanimously approved my SB 900, Campaign Finance Disclosure Reform. SB 900 would update CA’s campaign disclosure rules to provide more transparency and clarity regarding who is paying for political ads. SB 900 now goes to the governor's desk.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Boom! The California Legislature tonight approved my SB 813, landmark legislation that would establish a first-in-the-nation framework for independent, third-party assessments of potential safety risks posed by artificial intelligence systems.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

SB 1168 would direct the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to examine data centers’ use of excessive amounts of energy and ensure that Californians don’t face rate hikes as a result. The bill now goes to the governor’s desk.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Yes! The CA Legislature tonight approved my SB 1168, which is designed to protect Californians from skyrocketing utility rates caused by data centers. SB 1168 won bipartisan approval in the state Senate on a 38-0 vote after the Assembly approved it unanimously.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Excellent!! The CA Assembly today approved my SB 813, Assessing Artificial Intelligence Safety Risks. SB 813 would establish a landmark framework for independent third-party assessments of the potential safety risks posed by AI systems. SB 813 now goes back to the Senate.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Good news! The CA Assembly today unanimously approved my SB 900, which would update campaign disclosure rules to provide more transparency and clarity regarding who is paying for political advertisements. The bill now goes back to the Senate for one final vote.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

SB 327 will hold utilities accountable and stop them from wasting ratepayer dollars. The bill now goes to the governor’s desk. Big thanks to The Utility Reform Network - TURN for sponsoring SB 327.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

IOUs have been pocketing billions in record profits while Californians pay the second-highest utility rates in the country. And when ratepayers have attempted to lower their bills by creating a municipal utility, some utilities used their customers’ money to fight such efforts. It’s appalling.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Excellent! The CA Legislature today approved my SB 327, which would protect ratepayers by strengthening oversight of investor-owned utilities (IOUs) and barring IOUs from using ratepayer funds to fight local efforts to create municipal utilities.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Yes! The CA Assembly today unanimously approved my SB 1168, Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share. SB 1168 would direct the CPUC to examine data centers’ use of excessive amounts of energy and ensure Californians don’t face rate hikes as a result. SB 1168 heads back to the Senate for one final vote.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Great news! The California Legislature today approved my SB 1240, legislation that would help boost California nonprofit organizations in the wake of significant federal budget cuts. Huge thanks to @calnonprofits.bsky.social for sponsoring SB 1240!

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Excellent! The CA Assembly today approved my SB 327, which protect ratepayers by strengthening oversight of investor-owned utilities and barring IOUs from using ratepayer funds to fight efforts to create municipal utilities. SB 327 now goes back to the Senate for one final vote.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

SB 1406 would crack down on tax scams in which wealthy Californians create phony shell companies to buy luxury vehicles in Montana and other states to avoid paying California sales taxes and vehicle license fees.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Yes!! The California Legislature today approved my SB 1406, legislation that would close the so-called “Montana Tax Loophole,” which costs California approximately $20 million a year in lost revenue.

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