Lauren Noland-Hajik, Attorney and Lobbyist at Kahn, Soares & Conway gives an update on new policies that affect the wine industry. She explains the legislature and how bills are formed through committee hearings; covers the Water Resiliency Plan and how it affects Sustainable Groundwater Management Act; regulating power shutoffs to prevent wildfires; anticipated regulations on pesticides including glyphosate, rodenticides, and fungicides; the importance of educating consumers and government about the these ag tools; and impending labor law changes including the minimum wage increase, overtime (AB 1066), paid sick leave, and how the Dynamex Decision affects truck drivers.

References:

• AB 1066
• California Department of Pesticide Regulation
• California Minimum Wage
• Kahn, Soares, & Conway, LLP
• Lauren Noland-Hajik | [email protected]
• SGMA Groundwater Management
• SIP Certified

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