Redding Today

Senator Brian Dahle provided an update on the legislative session, highlighting key bills and initiatives. As the session nears its end, Dahle emphasized his focus on measures aimed at addressing critical issues in California, including wildfire recovery and homeowners' insurance.

Earlier this year, Dahle introduced SB 542 to alleviate excessive taxation on payments to fire victims. The bill's language was incorporated into the 2023-2024 budget bill SB 131, signed by the governor. This legislation excludes PG&E settlement payments awarded to victims of the 2020 Zogg Fire from gross income, exempting them from income taxes.

Dahle continues to advocate for reforms in response to California's homeowners' insurance crisis. He sent a letter to Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara demanding action, citing the increasing number of homeowners being dropped by insurers as "inexcusable."

The senator is also working across party lines to secure audits of various state programs, including spending on homelessness. Additionally, he opposes proposals that would raise energy costs for Californians.

In other news from the Capitol, Historic Hawes Farms provided hundreds of peaches for legislative members and staff. Business owners from Dahle’s district visited Sacramento to oppose policies they believe would hinder business operations in California.

In district activities, Dahle reported a successful Open House at the Chico District Office and meetings with local business and agricultural leaders. He toured Transfer Flow and attended Movement Mortgage’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Team Dahle participated in several events including a Tahoe Regional Planning Agency tour focused on fire prevention and emergency preparedness, a briefing in Siskiyou County regarding the Happy Camp Complex fires, and a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech in Redding.

The team also engaged with representatives from the Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County and attended California’s Cooperative Rice Research Foundation’s Rice Field Day.

For assistance with state agencies or questions about legislation, constituents are encouraged to contact Senator Dahle's offices.