CA SJR5

Expresses the California Legislature's commitment to advancing innovative solutions for reducing enteric methane emissions from cattle while preserving the economic sustainability of the cattle industries

Urges the United States Congress to explore enteric methane reduction solutions, including voluntary use of feed additives, while balancing environmental progress with market viability and consumer confidence

Emphasizes that methane reduction efforts should remain voluntary for cattle industries and should not grant the State Air Resources Board additional regulatory authority over enteric emissions

Calls for consideration of financial incentives, market-based compensation, and directing carbon market revenues to cattle industries implementing emission reductions

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the Governor, federal agencies (USDA, FDA), Congress, and relevant California representatives