Dear Neighbor,
I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with loved ones and family! We remember and honor the men and women who served to protect and defend our nation and its freedoms‚ and in doing so paid the ultimate price. May is an eventful month in Sacramento-I’ve been busy meeting with constituents in-between Senate Floor sessions and policy committees. There were 2‚661 bills (891 Senate and 1‚770 Assembly) introduced during the 2023 Legislative Session‚ with May 19 being the fiscal deadline for bills. Additionally‚ the Governor’s May Revise proposed budget was released‚ and you can read my reaction to the budget here. In that proposal‚ there is a plan for an increase to ratepayers’ energy bills‚ which I strongly disagree with. There have been several moments this year when I have raised concerns regarding issues that matter most to Californians. One particular session‚ I lamented over additional hospitals closing in California. (You can watch more videos here.)
I sent a letter to the Governor to lift the drought declaration that still covers the Shasta & Scott Rivers in Siskiyou. The drought is officially over in the watershed‚ yet regulations remain. These cutbacks are greatly harming the local economy and livelihood of families in the region. Additionally‚ after years of neglect‚ the state has continued to postpone critical water infrastructure projects‚ and‚ frankly‚ we don’t have the luxury of postponing these projects. I requested that the governor and other elected officials support $500 million for Proposition 1 Water Storage Investment Program.
Protecting communities from devastating wildfires and ensuring shovel-ready projects receive timely funding is critical. For years‚ I’ve been a vocal advocate on ensuring our forests are maintained so our communities are safe‚ thriving‚ and sustainable for future generations. I recently welcomed several legislators to the district for a tour of forest resiliency projects‚ discussions on regeneration‚ and expanding biomass. It was an honor to have Senator Dave Cortese‚ Senator John Laird‚ Senator Caroline Menjivar‚ Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh‚ Assemblymember Tri Ta‚ Assemblymember Megan Dahle‚ and Assemblymember Chris Ward in the district! On a similar note‚ I’m pleased to share CAL FIRE recently announced funding for several projects in the district.
It’s an honor to serve you‚
Senator Brian Dahle
RESOURCES
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FYI
Looking for a fun activity to do with your kids or grandkids? The California State Capitol Museum is offering a Junior Ranger Program this summer from June 4th to August 13th for children ages 7-12. Learn more about the program!
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of boating season. Millions of Californians will enjoy recreating on our waterways. But flows are high and fast‚ and the water is cold. Read these tips for safe boating experiences.
Legislative update: My bills‚ SB 692‚ SB 787‚ and SB 836 all passed unanimously off the Senate Floor! They now go to the Assembly for consideration.
Libraries play a vital role in communities whether it’s story time for young learners‚ a gathering place for a book club‚ or hosting an art installation-they are a beacon of imagination‚ education‚ and creativity. I’m happy to share a list of library facility improvement projects in California’s 1st Senate District.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
CSU Chico President Gayle Hutchinson has been a dynamic leader for the campus through very challenging times. I was proud to jointly author a resolution from the Legislature honoring her long service to higher education in California and especially the North State.
CalFire Chief Joe Tyler‚ Siskiyou County Supervisor Michael Kobseff and other state and local officials‚ including my staff‚ joined in the recent groundbreaking for Sierra Pacific Industries’ new seedling nursery near Gazelle‚ in Siskiyou County. The company is developing a facility that should produce 6 million seedlings next year and as many as 25 million per year by 2026. I am thankful for the company’s work.
My staff attended a ceremony to celebrate Achieve Charter School (Chico Campus) being named a 2023 California Distinguished School. Team Dahle‚ Teri Dubose of Congressman LaMalfa’s office‚ Executive Director of Achieve Charter Schools Casey Taylor‚ Braden Pisani of Assemblyman Gallagher’s office‚ and Steven Wright‚ Achieve Charter School Principal Chico Campus were in attendance to commemorate the special day.
Happy to attend the California Cattlemen’s Association breakfast and discuss pressing issues pertaining to their industry and ways to amplify their voices in Sacramento.
I was excited to attend the Grass Valley Armed Forces Day and present Retired Navy Commander Lou Conter‚ with a Legislative Resolution for his dedication and service to our country. Mr. Conter is 101 years old and the last survivor of the December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor on the USS Arizona.
California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day is commemorated annually on May 8th. This year‚ we memorialized the lives of nine California peace officers who tragically died in the line of duty in 2022 and honored the families they left behind. We will never forget their commitment and sacrifice.
I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with pediatricians from the district. I applaud their commitment to treat our youngest Californians and increase access to care.
Honored to meet with oncology nurses from the district to discuss the compassionate work they do for patients and how their representatives can support their work.
Homeownership continues to be more elusive as prices and interest rates continue to rise; I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with realtors to discuss the housing crisis and ways Sacramento can support building efforts at the local level.
Enjoyed having partners and advocates from Shasta Special Education Loan Plan Area on their legislative day! I appreciate the great work they are doing in rural California to help meet the needs of special education students.
It was a pleasure to have students from Big Valley Joint Unified School District at the Capitol! I’m always happy to welcome students from the district who are eager to learn about the legislative process.
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