Redding Today

Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) has announced that four of his legislative measures have successfully passed both houses of the Legislature and are now awaiting the Governor’s signature.

“Each of these measures offer common sense solutions to help tackle some of the most pressing issues in our State,” said Senator Dahle. “I’m proud to author measures that back our dedicated law enforcement, support victims of crime, provide financial relief for wildfire survivors, and support our rural hospitals and business community.”

Senate Bill 542 excludes settlement payments awarded to victims of the 2022 Mill Fire and the 2021 Dixie Fire from being subject to income taxes. Currently, such settlements are considered taxable income under federal and state laws.

Senate Bill 1423 requires the Department of Health Care Services to convene a Rural Hospital Technical Advisory Group. This group will discuss and provide recommendations on Medi-Cal reimbursement and other issues related to ensuring the financial viability of small, rural, or critical access hospitals.

Senate Bill 1207 expands the definition of "eligible materials" under the Buy Clean California Act to include all insulation types. This incentivizes manufacturers to continue climate and reliability investments in their products.

Senate Bill 804 allows Community Service Officers (CSOs) to give hearsay testimony in court, granting them the same authority as sworn officers. CSOs act as a bridge between victims and law enforcement, with their increased use aimed at improving efficiency and protecting victims from reliving past trauma.

California's 1st Senate District encompasses all or portions of Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Siskiyou, Shasta counties along with parts of Tehama, Butte, Colusa, and Glenn counties.