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

Plus, the Delta Caucus, of which I am co-chair, secured a historic $158.2 million in state budget funding to help repair the Delta’s aging levees and shore up the California Water Project’s canals. More on my 2026 legislation here --> sd05.senate.ca.gov/legislation/...

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2026 Legislative Package

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

I was also proud to be a joint author of two other bills signed into law: ✅SB 420 No Tax Breaks for Detention Centers (with Sens. Padilla and Umberg) ✅SB 886 CA Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act (with Sen. Padilla)

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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

✅SB 1350 Expanding Green Hydrogen (1st in the nation) Also signed into law: ✅SB 327 Protecting Ratepayers ✅SB 881 Helping Farmers Fight Hunger ✅SB 900 Campaign Finance Disclosure Reform ✅SB 925 California Fusion Energy Roadmap

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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

Closing the Montana Loophole will help restore some fairness to our sales tax system by ensuring that everyone pays what they owe. SB 1406 takes effect immediately. More here --> sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/newsom-...

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Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Close ‘Montana Tax Loophole’ that Costs CA Millions

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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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California Clean Money Action Fund @caclean.org · 30/09/2026

A huge thanks to @senmcnerney.bsky.social & @governor.ca.gov for leading the way to pass #SB900, the Print Ads DISCLOSE Act, to fight dark money in politics! Now voters will be able to much more easily see the top funders on billboards and all other political print ads.

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Rebuild Local News @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📌 AB 2222 was sponsored by Rebuild Local News and introduced by @asmchrisward.bsky.social, with Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social as joint author and @senmcnerney.bsky.social, Assemblymembers @joshlowenthal.bsky.social, @asmtinamckinnor.bsky.social, and Sharon Quirk-Silva joining as coauthors.

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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

SB 327 holds utilities accountable and will stop them from misusing ratepayer dollars. Gov. Newsom signed SB 327 last night. The new law will take effect Jan. 1. Big thanks to The Utility Reform Network - TURN for sponsoring SB 327. More here --> sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/mcnerne...

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McNerney’s Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Utilities’ Abuses Signed by Governor

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

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. This is unacceptable.

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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

CA farmers and growers are among the most productive in the world, and yet too many Californians go hungry each year. SB 881 benefits farmers and food banks by helping ensure that surplus food from CA’s bountiful harvest each year doesn’t go to waste and instead will help feed the hungry.

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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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Restore the Delta @restorethedelta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We also want to congratulate the Mark Wilson family (Delta Legacy Award), Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, and Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social (Delta Protector Awards) for their extraordinary service and care for the Delta. ✨ Here's to the next 20!

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

Californians’ utility bills are already among the highest in the nation, and the rapid growth of data centers is threatening to send rates through the roof. SB 1168 helps ensure data centers absorb the costs of their excessive energy use, not ratepayers. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/newsom-...

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Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Ensure Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share

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

SB 1168 directs 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.

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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 · 18/09/2026

Great news! @CAgovernor is fast-tracking my SB 813, which establishes the nation's first independent assessments of AI safety risks. I also plan to introduce legislation in Dec. to implement the gov’s recommendations on AI safety standards, mandatory safety assessments & more.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Great news! Gov. Newsom is fast-tracking my SB 813, which establishes the nation's first independent assessments of AI safety risks. I also plan to introduce legislation in Dec. to implement the gov’s recommendations on AI safety standards, mandatory safety assessments & more.

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

In addition, it’s time now to form a working group of AI development engineers and safety specialists from US and Chinese companies who are mutual competitors to produce safety standards and protocols for AI systems and AI agents. www.axios.com/2026/09/13/a...

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AI's most powerful CEOs hit the brakes

Saturday may go down as the day AI changed.

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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 · 10/09/2026

NEW! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 813, establishing the nation's first independent oversight of the safety risks posed by artificial intelligence. AI is posing unprecedented threats to humanity, and CA is taking the lead on AI safety. www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/09/g...

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Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation AI safeguards to protect Californians, calls on the federal government to do its part | Governor of California

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

Folks, I currently have 11 bills on the governor's desk. The below link includes more about each piece of legislation, along with information on how you can weigh in on them. sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/sd-5-bi...

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SD 5 Bills Awaiting the Governor’s Signature

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