Sen. Jerry McNerney
@SenMcNerney
Senator of CA's 5th District - includes Alameda County's Tri-Valley & all of San Joaquin County. Former member of Congress for 16 yrs. Recovering mathematician.
NEW: Insurance companies should sue Big Oil for climate change damage By @SenMcNerney and @RepGaramendi California homeowners shouldn’t face more rate hikes while Chevron, BP earn trillions. mercurynews.com/2025/07/09/opi…
More good news! The #caleg Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee unanimously approved my SB 833, which would require human oversight of artificial intelligence used in CA's critical infrastructure. #humanintheloop
Excellent! The #caleg Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee approved my SB 7, the No Robo Bosses Act. SB 7 would require human oversight of artificial intelligence systems in the workplace to help prevent abuses. @CaliforniaLabor
On a roll! The #caleg Assembly Revenue & Taxation Committee unanimously approved SB 86, which would create more clean energy jobs in CA by extending a key program that provides tax incentives to green energy manufacturers. Also adds fusion energy to the program.
Great news! The #caleg Assembly Judiciary Committee approved my SB 69, which would equip the CA Department of Justice with expertise in artificial intelligence by creating an AI-focused team within the DOJ. Vote was 12-0. Next stop, Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Honored to stand with environmentalists and pro-solar folks at the Capitol today, and very pleased that an important agreement was reached so that AB 942 will no longer curtail rooftop solar in California.
Excellent! The #caleg Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee approved my SB 711, which would make it easier for CA taxpayers – especially taxpayers with small businesses – to file their taxes by aligning several state requirements with federal requirements as of 1/1/25.
Good news! The #caleg Assembly Transportation Committee last evening approved my SB 787, which would create more clean energy jobs in CA. SB 787 would strengthen clean energy supply chains for batteries, offshore wind, & building decarbonization.
Great to meet with leaders of Alameda County's Tri-Valley, including Livermore Mayor John Marchand and BART Director Melissa Hernandez, to discuss a broad range of state and local issues, including housing, transportation, and education.
Excellent! The #caleg Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee today approved my SB 787, which will create clean energy jobs in CA by coordinating supply chain development for three key sectors: batteries, offshore wind, and building decarbonization technologies. Vote was 15-1.
Good news! The #caleg Assembly Privacy Committee today unanimously approved my SB 69, which will ensure that CA's DOJ has the legal expertise to deal with the many challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.
Today, Treasurer Fiona Ma championed SB 86 before the Assembly Transportation Committee. SB 86 would extend the Sales & Use Tax Exclusion (STE) Program administered by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority. @fionama @SenMcNerney