Dear Neighbor‚
I hope you had an exceptional Independence Day with friends and family. Schools are out‚ the pools are open‚ and summer is officially upon us.
Here at the Capitol‚ it was another eventful month filled with meetings with constituents‚ committee hearings‚ and Senate sessions. June is always bustling with discussions and debates pertaining to the state budget. Per the California Constitution‚ a state budget must be passed by both the Senate and the Assembly by midnight on June 15th each year. This year‚ the Senate passed the budget (SB 101) on the morning of June 15th with a vote of 32-8‚ and then passed subsequent budget bills on June 27th. While I definitely do not agree with everything that is included in this year’s budget (watch my floor statement here)‚ and opposed the overall budget because of its many deficiencies. I was very pleased some of my specific requests to be included in the 2023 state budget were honored.
These requests mean that The Nickels Soil Lab in Colusa County will receive much needed funding to further their research of soil and irrigation technology. The Williams Fire Protection Authority will receive state funding to construct a new fire station‚ and individuals who received a settlement from PG&E as a result of the Zogg Fire will not have to pay taxes on those settlements. In addition‚ I wanted to provide you with some other 2023 budget highlights pertaining to our district that will greatly benefit our communities. Nevada County will be constructing a new state-of-the-art courthouse. California State University‚ Chico will be constructing a Human Identification Laboratory allowing students and professors to participate in important on campus research. And last‚ but certainly not least millions of dollars will go towards Lake Tahoe Conservancy and Sierra Nevada Conservancy which will greatly help to conserve and protect some of our districts many natural resources in the Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada regions.
It is an honor to serve you‚
Senator Brian Dahle
P.S. Here’s a quick State Capitol trivia question for you: Who is the Greek Goddess sculpted on the front of the California State Capitol’s main entrance?
The answer is located at the end of this newsletter!
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Around the District |
Members of Team Dahle took part in the Cattlemen’s Association Spring Field Tour in Modoc County. They were able to enjoy the beautiful weather in Likely and tour West Valley Reservoir and a local sturgeon farm. The day concluded with a nice lunch in the company of the Modoc County Cattlemen’s Association.
Team Dahle attended a tour of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy in Plumas County where they learned how the Sierra Nevada Conservancy is working to rebuild communities and restore timberlands in Plumas County that were lost in the 2021 Dixie Fire. I appreciate the great work the Sierra Nevada Conservancy does for the communities of District 1‚ and I’m very pleased they will be receiving much deserved and needed funding from the State Budget Act of 2023.
Assemblywoman Dahle and I took a very informative tour of Lake Tahoe to learn about the work to control Milfoil Algae and runoff‚ and to preserve the world-famous clarity of the lake. I’m grateful for the dedication of local community groups‚ volunteers‚ and leaders who diligently strive keep Tahoe’s pristine waters blue!
My staff had the honor of speaking at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Jesus Center’s new facility in Chico. The Jesus Center is an amazing nonprofit that provides services to the homeless including sheltering‚ meals‚ transitional housing‚ etc. My staff and I thank them for all they do for our community.
Team Dahle attended the ribbon cutting for the 85th Placer County Fair‚ which took place from June 22nd to the 25th. I am honored my staff and I were invited to participate in commemorating this special day. If you missed out on the Placer County Fair keep scrolling to see the lists of other upcoming fairs throughout the district.
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At The Capitol |
I was excited to welcome Lola Fitzgerald; a California high school champion skeet shooter‚ to my office to talk about her opposition to Assembly Bill 28. Lola explained to me how AB 28’s proposed tax on ammunition would place a large burden on her and her teammate’s ability to afford to practice their sport. Lola also did a phenomenal job speaking in front of the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance later in the day. I was happy to support Lola and her teammates and oppose AB 28.
On June 7th‚ I was excited to welcome Jo Campbell and Lynn Dorroh of Hill Country Health and Wellness Center to the State Capitol. Hill Country Health and Wellness Center was recently named Senate District 1’s 2023 Nonprofit of the year. Hill Country‚ along with nonprofits of the year from other districts‚ were recognized with a special luncheon on the west steps of the Capitol. I want to thank Jo‚ Lynn‚ and all the employees of Hill Country Health and Wellness Center for the impactful work that they do serving North State residents.
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Senator Dahle’s Legislative Update |
- Senator Dahle’s Current Legislative Roadmap
- SB 847; a bill exempting motorcycle helmets for individuals who wear a headdress in accordance with their religion‚ passed the Senate with a vote of 21-7 and then passed the Assembly Committee on Transportation on July 5th.
- SB 787; a bill allowing more liquor licenses for Nevada County businesses‚ passed unanimously in the Assembly and is now on the Governor’s desk.
- SB 542; a bill allowing victims of the Zogg Wildfire a tax exclusion on their settlements from PG&E‚ passed the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Tax on July 11th.
- SB 648; A bill allowing Mountain Valley Special Education JPA of Shasta County to receive ADA funding so they can keep their doors open‚ passed unanimously in the Assembly Committee on Education and now heads to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations.
- SB 692; a bill allowing South Fork Irrigation District to authorize a person to be a board member if they live within 5 miles of the district boundary‚ passed unanimously in the Assembly Committee on Local Government and now heads to the Assembly Floor.
- SB 836‚ a bill about the modification and replacement of a water conduit in Siskiyou County‚ passed the Assembly Committee on Water‚ Parks‚ and Wildlife on July 11th‚ and now goes to the Assembly Floor.
- Click here to learn about more of the details of my current legislation.
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FYI |
Let Your Voice Be Heard
If you like spending time outdoors‚ hiking the beautiful trails throughout California‚ you might be interested in the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s recently released draft strategic plan‚ and they’re looking for your perspective on the new goals. Read the plan and weigh-in by filling out their survey here.
It’s Fair Season!
If you are looking for a funnel cake and family fun activities‚ below is a list of upcoming fairs throughout the district.
- Lassen County Fair - July 19-23‚ 2023
- Plumas-Sierra County Fair - July 27-30‚ 2023
- Amador County Fair - July 27-30‚ 2023
- Nevada County Fair - August 9-13‚ 2023
- Siskiyou Golden Fair - August 9-13‚ 2023
- Butte County Fair - August 24-72‚ 2023
- Modoc District Fair - August 24-27‚ 2023
- Tri-County Fair (Alpine) - August 31-September 3‚ 2023
- Inter-Mountain Fair - August 31-September 4‚ 2023
- Tulelake Butte Valley Fair - September 7-10‚ 2023
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Resources |
Notice a Problem with a Local Road or Highway?
Click here to notify Caltrans exactly where these issues are.
Do you love our State Parks and have a Library Card?
If so‚ click here for information on how to check out a Free State Parks pass via your local public library. If you don’t currently have a library card they are also free of charge and can be found by searching for your local library here.
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Trivia Answer |
The Goddess who is sculpted above the entrance to the capitol is…Minerva!
Minerva was believed to be born fully-grown‚ her sculpture above the Capitol entrance symbolizes California’s becoming of a State without first becoming a territory in 1850.
If you need assistance with any State agency‚ or have questions about legislation‚ please contact one of my offices below.
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Capitol Office |
Redding Office |
Gold River Office |
Chico Office |