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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 2d

SB 31 is a pragmatic approach that will protect fresh water supplies by expanding the use of recycled water for irrigation and commercial uses. It will also help safeguard the state during devastating droughts caused by climate change.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 2d

Expanding the use of recycled water is exactly the type of commonsense proposal that will help solve our state’s water issues.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 2d

SB 31 would also protect the state’s fresh water supply by allowing businesses, homes, and agencies to expand their use of recycled water for irrigation and other uses, rather than relying on drinking water.
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Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Help Drought-Proof CA

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 2d

Yes!! @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 31, which will help drought-proof CA by boosting the use of recycled water.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 4d

Big congrats and huge thanks to SB 279's sponsors: Californians Against Waste, California Association of Winegrape Growers, Western Tree Nut Association, California Alliance for Community Composting, The Climate Center, and People Food & Land Foundation.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 4d

With the governor signing SB 279, California farms and vineyards will have a more affordable alternative that is also good for the environment.
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Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Help Farmers and Winegrape Growers

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 4d

Great news! Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 279, which will help farmers and winegrape growers by allowing them to compost large amounts of agricultural waste onsite rather than shipping it hundreds of miles away to a composting facility.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 5d

Gov. Newsom’s signing of SB 543 will make it easier to build ADUs and junior ADUs and help California meet its goal of building over 2.5 million homes by 2031.

SB 543, sponsored by the Casita Coalition,garnered unanimous support in the Legislature and goes into effect Jan. 1.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 5d

California needs to build housing to help make our state more affordable. And one of the most effective ways to address our housing affordability crisis is to accelerate the construction of low-cost housing, like ADUs and junior ADUs.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 5d

SB 543 will also accelerate the construction of junior ADUs (JADUs), such as an attached garage or basement converted into living space.
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Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Streamline Construction of ADUs

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 5d

Excellent! Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 543, which will streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as backyard cottages or casitas.
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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 7d

Honored to join with CA Treasurer @fionamacpa.bsky.social at her California Creates forum on Oct. 29 to talk about our SB 86, which will create more green energy manufacturing jobs in the state.

ICYMI: Gov. Newsom recently signed SB 86 into law --> sd05.senate.ca.gov/news/newsom-...

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 9d

Really good discussion and turnout on Friday evening at my San Joaquin County town hall on defeating the Delta Tunnel fast-tracking plan, working to make CA more affordable, creating more jobs as we transition to clean energy, and ensuring artificial intelligence is safe and beneficial.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 12d

Honored to help lead a successful effort to exempt up to $20,000 in military retirement income from state taxes.

Also proud to support SB 296, which sought to provide a full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans or their surviving spouses.

Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 12d

Great to join with Congressman Josh Harder for a roundtable discussion in Manteca on veterans' issues.

Also proud to support and help lead actions in the CA Legislature this year to strengthen veterans' benefits in the state.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 13d

Folks, reminder that I will be hosting a San Joaquin County Town Hall tomorrow evening, Friday, Oct. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The free, in-person event will at San Joaquin Delta College’s Dawn Mabalon Forum, 5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton.

To attend, please RSVP here: lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/r...

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 13d

Proud to stand with my friend & former colleague Congressman @ericswalwell.bsky.social & with Assemblymember @asmlizortega.bsky.social to speak out against the Trump shutdown of the federal government and the GOP's draconian cuts, which will kick millions of Californians off of health care coverage.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 13d

SB 711 makes it easier for California taxpayers to file their taxes by aligning numerous state tax requirements with federal requirements for the first time in a decade.
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Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Make Tax Filing Easier

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 13d

ICYMI: Filing tax returns is about to become easier in California, especially for taxpayers with small businesses, thanks to my SB 711, which Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signed last evening.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 14d

SB 86 extends the clean energy tax incentive program and expands it to include fusion energy, a cutting-edge technology that has the potential to produce unlimited amounts of safe, clean power.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 14d

With the Trump Administration eliminating clean energy funding nationwide, SB 86 will help California maintain its lead in the fight against climate change by continuing to incentivize green energy projects.
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Newsom Signs McNerney’s Bill to Boost CA’s Clean Energy Economy

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 14d

Great news! Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today signed my SB 86, which will extend a successful clean energy funding program that helps the state meet its climate goals and boosts CA’s green economy.

Congrats and thanks to CA Treasurer @fionamacpa.bsky.social
for sponsoring SB 86!

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 16d

Most importantly, I need to hear from you. This town hall is your chance to ask questions, discuss issues, share concerns, and help shape San Joaquin County’s future.

Again, to attend the town hall, please RSVP here:
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Please Join Sen. McNerney for San Joaquin County Town Hall on Oct. 3

Official website of Senator Jerry McNerney, representing California Senate District Proudly Representing California Senate District 5.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 16d

We'll talk about my 2025 legislative package and some of our victories in Sacramento this year, including defeating the governor’s plan to fast-track the costly and destructive Delta Tunnel Project.
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Please Join Sen. McNerney for San Joaquin County Town Hall on Oct. 3

Official website of Senator Jerry McNerney, representing California Senate District Proudly Representing California Senate District 5.

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Senator Jerry McNerney @senmcnerney.bsky.social · 16d

Folks, please join me for a San Joaquin County Town Hall this Friday, Oct. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at San Joaquin Delta College’s Dawn Mabalon Forum at 5151 Pacific Ave in Stockton.

To attend the town hall, please RSVP here: lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/r...

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