[{"_1":2,"_100":-5,"_101":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6573830,"mediaKeyId","3150050-2674ef0afc376464660a14cfa817951e","parentId",3150050,"title","Senate committee advances bill to standardize and revise compensation process for fairgrounds managers","audioSeconds",639,"startMs",1814000,"endMs",2453000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3150050-2674ef0afc376464660a14cfa817951e&start=1814&end=2453","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3150050-2674ef0afc376464660a14cfa817951e/thumbnail_1814000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6573830/California/Senate-committee-advances-bill-to-standardize-and-revise-compensation-process-for-fairgrounds-managers","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573830-9eb03c19c4223c79e99246b80c76923e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770493680&Signature=n143wN8ZzCoyyU3eTQCLNPCGRgRr6yRKDb2k1rAlIxHrNoZWuocdGEMM0uBrUP1kjo-sQyeQXB6fwu0XtDV-6EJrKpLkxCIq8JYVHzBEJVKomHJ8BhKCoCOpIm2zA0~7~QcgTXo3xYgmBfREEPv7ebxrkWwCc20Upp3TMZGITKu35nhLEgagY-sAXPjEOykE94HIf2HPQzdUf02IdzNs5fl0MJzh22qFg1J8vQCTdgOwegeM7Laapa4Fk2yRB-RiUUrxEzTokREt9lsfQyFzPRowUGrjelrnJb3Aij~TaVP0h4ZSSYskJG0KIcfyTXn2aM8ho0f9sBMGvroOLnPFQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","California State Senate","date","2025-04-29T00:00:00Z","article","The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced SB 493 after testimony that fairgrounds managers now perform year‑round work that includes emergency response, grant writing and facility management and that compensation structures have not kept pace.

Senator Josh Becker, who presented the bill, said secretary managers run critical operations at District Agricultural Associations (DAAs), manage facilities used for emergency response and are on call year‑round. \"These fairgrounds ... are critical infrastructure that serve as the backbone of the state's emergency network,\" Becker said, noting their roles during the COVID response.

Sarah Pelley, a secretary manager at a district fair, testified for CERV (California Emergency Response Resiliency Venue and Fairgrounds). She said California has 52 DAAs and that fairgrounds were activated 30 times last year, contributing \"17,885 open for emergency and community response,\" and that fairgrounds produce 364 days' worth of annual fairs statewide. Pelley said the bill would direct the California Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a salary survey, set a fair compensation range and update it every three years; it would also remove CalHR from the salary approval process and align titles in code.

Supporters told the committee that secretary managers' duties now cover public safety, grant management and year‑round operations and that standardized compensation would help recruit and retain leaders. Senator McNerney said the work is substantial and involves active emergency coordination, praising the bill.

The committee recorded a 4–0 vote to pass SB 493 as amended to Appropriations. Proponents included CERV and the Western Fairs Association; there was no registered opposition at the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Agriculture Committee","oneSentenceSummary","SB 493 would rename fair managers to \"secretary managers\" at District Agricultural Associations, direct CDFA to conduct periodic salary surveys and remove CalHR from final salary approval. The committee passed the bill and supporters said it would improve recruitment and recognize fairgrounds' role in emergency response.","taxTitle","California State Senate, Senate, Legislative, California","taxId",77650,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6573834,"Senate panel advances bill to create Healthy Food grant program for food deserts",655,1085000,1740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3150050-2674ef0afc376464660a14cfa817951e&start=1085&end=1740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3150050-2674ef0afc376464660a14cfa817951e/thumbnail_1085000.jpg","/articles/6573834/California/Senate-panel-advances-bill-to-create-Healthy-Food-grant-program-for-food-deserts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573834-08afb811bed0a2f4c01e41d0b0226c49/orig.mp4?Expires=1770493680&Signature=f5cp5DjntD-2xeStjZa9~RTaLO3Natkmx3NpLuI~Ad~ctEAGHeddX2E2CWvZc5MG5cET7TcjuLYkPHlfDDknn3fX3oMt~7emf2AmCVzvygGEBsgJbvTgLsK7YrqRjZ~I1mzV97nc-mAxxMXCUH74rQKV0zMq5IaPYqPH6JUYxNKKPPS0zork1JSxdljX0h-I5hxhFfWOy67kaG869i7bOsiVLjXxfv4Ba41QNYMJ1ljZdZ~Zcda7nvklw9~2meTsaumnr7zfVpmxphc-T5PIEB57DRychhKFuDMf5~BjQRVRIG3GZKViMAF7dYsdpJYJeEc0Mrf4QyqDurKAIgu9Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Agriculture Committee voted to pass SB 18, which would create a food desert elimination grant program under the California Department of Food and Agriculture to help grocery operators open stores in communities that lack access to fresh, affordable food.

Senator Rubio, who authored the bill, said the measure authorizes CDFA to award grants to grocery store operators to support openings in food desert communities. \"Every Californian deserves nutritious food,\" Rubio said, linking the proposal to education outcomes and economic opportunity.

Leticia Garcia of the California Grocers Association told the committee that building a grocery store requires a substantial investment and that grant incentives can help grocers site stores in underserved areas. \"Minimum it's a $15,000,000 investment,\" Garcia said, describing the capital intensity and saying federal funds (the Healthy Food Financing Initiative) could be pursued alongside the state program.

Michael Marks, a longtime fresh‑food advocate, testified about nutrition and public health, arguing that improved access to fresh produce is tied to better health and educational outcomes. \"Nutrition has a direct relation to education,\" Marks said, urging the committee to support the bill.

Committee members praised the concept and asked the bill’s backers to pair grants with education and outreach so residents would use the new options. The vice chair said the bill does not address root causes of food insecurity but called it a necessary short‑term step; another senator noted the bill’s potential to bring jobs and increase local tax revenue.

The committee voted 4–0 to pass SB 18 as amended to Appropriations. Supporters at the hearing included the California Grocers Association and advocates for healthy food access; there was no registered opposition present.","SB 18 would authorize the California Department of Food and Agriculture to award grants to grocery operators to open stores in underserved \"food desert\" communities. The Senate Agriculture Committee passed the bill unanimously, and supporters said it would increase access to fresh food and bring jobs to underserved neighborhoods.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6573839,"California Senate panel advances bill to require electronic health certificates for dogs imported for sale",2358,60000,2418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3150050-2674ef0afc376464660a14cfa817951e&start=60&end=2418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3150050-2674ef0afc376464660a14cfa817951e/thumbnail_60000.jpg","/articles/6573839/California/California-Senate-panel-advances-bill-to-require-electronic-health-certificates-for-dogs-imported-for-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573839-bca026fcf28c5cd34ce9acaec3714f67/orig.mp4?Expires=1770493680&Signature=MGxe-NUrnhhQCgQKxcp7te-X2agMyAtXYxCGoFkLzXHl7~YZOv2nv26vpWUJJga3I0mHsuGERMgZ87A-IpUxQ0cI9G9LMtVMpT5mNb1LpX84nshSUBsSFZl1F7svcXeZtCTIvCcGf3V6Z4BiOM9C-VUYb3dpUshEzJpnhYjWvm~2~raCDU1d9T-vubZ~LeBUsgbP86b3vXI4OIdx2qIWE0Z1HG-Sirt3bYELvjF8w-qRM~hjM1WfYzNRGUmXg5t1WSO~bh7k1iK996TRkU0o9pEMP7rcU-GjBLID243fbTPkRI2MHTlrwJK3JzY62dOygu9BZ0W0Z5oynAvLZcgNPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday voted to pass SB 312, a measure that would require importers of dogs brought into California for resale to submit completed health certificates electronically to the California Department of Food and Agriculture and to buyers within 10 days of shipment.

The bill’s author, Senator Umberg, told the committee California’s 2017 ban on retail puppy sales has not stopped out‑of‑state breeders and online brokers from shipping large numbers of dogs into the state. \"We accept the committee's amendments with regard to the privacy concerns of the American Kennel Club,\" Umberg said, and asked members for an aye vote.

Supporters said the bill would create a centralized record of incoming animals and help consumers, animal welfare organizations and law enforcement identify fraud and poor breeding conditions. \"This is why in 2014, the ASPCA sponsored AB 1809, which required certificates of health to accompany dogs coming into the state for the purpose of resale,\" said Britney Benesee of the ASPCA. She argued that directing certificates to county health departments proved inadequate and that a centralized CDFA database would improve transparency.

Juliana Tetlow of the San Diego Humane Society said the current system leaves shelters and local animal control without reliable information about the origin or health of puppies sold online. \"California consumers have no reliable way to verify the origin or health status of the animals that they're purchasing,\" Tetlow testified.

Committee members pressed the bill’s backers on exemptions and practical effects. Senator Cortesi asked whether exemptions for service or working dogs would remain; witnesses said federal and state documentation already accompanies most interstate transports and they did not anticipate new burdens for law enforcement or service animals. Committee members also raised concerns about breeding practices intended to evade the law, including the possibility of pregnant dams being brought into California and giving birth after arrival. Supporters said the veterinarian-signed certificate should reflect the animal’s condition and that the authors would consider clarifying language.

The committee’s vote was recorded as 4–0 in favor of the motion to pass SB 312 as amended to the Appropriations Committee. The measure will next be considered by Appropriations. The bill’s text requires electronic submission of the health certificate to CDFA and to the buyer within 10 days of shipment and permits the certificates to be made publicly available.

SB 312 supporters include the ASPCA, San Diego Humane Society and the California Animal Welfare Association; no registered opponents testified at the hearing.","The Senate Agriculture Committee voted unanimously to advance SB 312, which would require electronic submission of health certificates for dogs imported into California for sale, make those certificates available to buyers and potentially the public, and centralize records with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Senate committee advances bill to standardize and revise compensation process for fairgrounds managers

Senate panel advances bill to create Healthy Food grant program for food deserts

California Senate panel advances bill to require electronic health certificates for dogs imported for sale