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SJR-5 • 2026

Enteric methane reduction solutions: cattle industries.

Enteric methane reduction solutions: cattle industries.

Energy
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Becker
Last action
2025-08-28
Official status
Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify any particular methods for reducing methane emissions or provide details about future congressional actions.

Reducing Methane from Cattle

This resolution expresses support for finding ways to reduce methane gas produced by cows without harming the beef and dairy industry.

What This Bill Does

  • Expresses the Legislature’s commitment to advancing innovative solutions that reduce enteric methane emissions while preserving the economic sustainability of the cattle industries.
  • Urges the United States Congress to explore advancing innovative solutions in enteric methane emission reduction while preserving the economic sustainability of the cattle industries.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Legislature, which expresses its commitment.
  • Congress, which is urged to explore new solutions for reducing methane from cows.

Terms To Know

Enteric Methane
Methane gas produced by the digestive system of animals like cattle during normal digestion.
Economic Sustainability
The ability to maintain a stable and profitable business over time without causing harm to the environment or society.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not provide specific methods for reducing methane emissions.
  • It does not set any rules or laws, only expresses support and encouragement.
  • It is unclear what actions Congress will take in response.

Bill History

  1. 2025-08-28 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  2. 2025-08-26 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  3. 2025-08-25 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 2247.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  4. 2025-08-20 California Legislative Information

    Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  5. 2025-08-19 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to second reading.

  6. 2025-08-19 California Legislative Information

    Read third time and amended.

  7. 2025-06-27 California Legislative Information

    Ordered to third reading.

  8. 2025-06-27 California Legislative Information

    From consent calendar on motion of Senator Becker.

  9. 2025-06-19 California Legislative Information

    Read second time and amended. Ordered to consent calendar.

  10. 2025-06-18 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Be adopted as amended. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 1651.) (June 18).

  11. 2025-06-03 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing June 18.

  12. 2025-04-30 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.

  13. 2025-04-22 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.

Official Summary Text

SJR 5, as amended, Becker.
Enteric methane reduction solutions: cattle industries.
This measure would express the Legislature’s commitment to advancing innovative solutions that reduce enteric methane emissions while preserving the economic sustainability of the cattle industries. The measure would urge the United States Congress to explore advancing innovative solutions in enteric methane emission reduction while preserving the economic sustainability of the cattle industries.

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