State of California Archives: on Environment
Kevin Mullin:
Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest: AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:- Impose
fees, and provide technical assistance to entities that use groundwater to promote water conservation and protect groundwater resources.
- Publish on its Internet Web site best management practices for the sustainable management of groundwater.
-
Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4; State Rep. Kevin Mullin voted YES; signed by Governor Brown
Source: California legislative voting records for AB 1739 & SB 1168
Aug 29, 2014
Adam Gray:
Voted NO to new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest: AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:- Impose
fees, and provide technical assistance to entities that use groundwater to promote water conservation and protect groundwater resources.
- Publish on its Internet Web site best management practices for the sustainable management of groundwater.
-
Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4; State Rep. Adam Gray voted NO; signed by Governor Brown
Source: California legislative voting records for AB 1739 & SB 1168
Aug 29, 2014
Adam Gray:
Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary: AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption.Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society: The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld California's ban on
trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant ivory is not sold
under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; State Rep. Adam Gray voted YES; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting record AB 96
Sep 4, 2015
Kevin Mullin:
Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary: AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption.Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society: The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld California's ban on
trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant ivory is not sold
under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; State Rep. Kevin Mullin voted YES; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting record AB 96
Sep 4, 2015
Alex Padilla:
Ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning certain
plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure, led the "No"
campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
- AB 32 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14;
State Sen. Alex Padilla voted YES; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org:California ballot measure voting record AB32
Sep 30, 2014
Antonio Villaraigosa:
Added 669 acres of open space & 1,549 miles of bikeways
To mark his time as mayor, his staff put together a 60-page book, titled "Straight from the Heart of L.A." that details his accomplishments over the past eight years. Among the accomplishments:- 20% of energy coming from renewable sources
-
75% increase in recycling
- adding 669 acres of open space
- adding 1,549 miles of bikeways
- installing LED streetlights
- reducing port emissions.
Source: Huffington Post on 2014 California Governor race
Jun 23, 2013
Antonio Villaraigosa:
Modernize CEQA to allow new construction projects
Villaraigosa said leaders will have to address how California delivers water and examine ways to make the business climate more friendly amid the constant concerns of environmentalists,
he said. "If you can modernize (the California Environmental Quality Act) to build a football stadium," Villaraigosa asked to applause, "Why can't you modernize CEQA to build a hospital?"
Source: Sacramento Bee on 2018 California gubernatorial race
Feb 1, 2017
Arnold Schwarzenegger:
$11B for water bonds to invest in future water flow
We here in this room made history with the most comprehensive water package in nearly half a century. We brought all the stakeholders together and we got it done.And now we must work very hard so that we pass the $11 billion in water bonds that will
be on the ballot this November. And Democrats and Republicans will have to travel up and down the state to educate the people of California why those bonds are so important.
Because some people say "how can we afford these bonds in the current economic
climate?" I say, how can we not?
It is the law that you cannot build a school or that you cannot build a factory or that you cannot build an office building or a housing development without identifying first a source of water. Our economy cannot grow
without water.
Now is exactly the time to invest in it, so that when Californians turn on that faucet there is safe and reliable and clean water coming out that tap and not just five years from now but 30, 40 and 50 years from now.
Source: California 2010 State of the State Address
Jan 6, 2010
Bill Jones:
Supports the ban on drilling oil off the California coast
California has the nation’s best environmental programs but the state is hurt by too many conflicting federal agencies and their rules. Jones supports the ban on drilling oil off the California coast and the federal government should buy out the
remaining leases, as it has done in Florida. Also, federal environmental grants should be combined into a block grant to the State, to be spent on the critical environmental needs as identified by Californians.
Source: 2004 Senate campaign website JonesForCalifornia.com “Issues”
May 2, 2004
Brian Dahle:
Keep pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary:˙AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption.Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society:˙The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld
California's ban on trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant
ivory is not sold under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome:˙Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; Brian Dahle voted NO; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 96
Sep 4, 2015
Brian Dahle:
Don't ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning certain
plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure, led the "No"
campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
Legislative outcome:
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; Brian Dahle voted NO; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia on California ballot measure voting record SB270
Sep 30, 2014
Brian Dahle:
NO to new regional groundwater sustainability agency
NO to new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:˙AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:-
- Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
- Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local
program.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4, including NAY vote by Brian Dahle ; signed by Governor Brown
Source: California legislative voting records: AB 1739 & SB 1168
Connie Conway:
Voted NO to new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Legislative Counsel's Digest:AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:- Impose fees, and
provide technical assistance to entities that use groundwater to promote water conservation and protect groundwater resources.
- Publish on its Internet Web site best management practices for the sustainable management of groundwater.
-
Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
- Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
Legislative Outcome:8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4, including Nay vote by Rep. Connie Conway ; signed by Gov. Brown
Source: California legislative voting records for AB 1739 & SB 1168
Aug 29, 2014
Connie Conway:
Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
- This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to
be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Legislative Outcome:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Connie Conway voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Connie Conway:
Don't ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning certain
plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure, led the "No"
campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
Legislative Outcome:AB 32 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; Rep. Connie Conway voted NO; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: California legislative voting records: SB270 on Prop 67
Aug 28, 2014
David Hadley:
Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary: AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption. Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society: The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld California's ban on
trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant ivory is not sold
under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; State Rep. David Hadley voted YES; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting record AB 96
Sep 4, 2015
Delaine Eastin:
Don't give up on a clean environment; not on my watch
[Six gubernatorial candidates from two parties participated in one debate]: After other candidates talked about the need to scale back some environmental regulations to address the housing crisis, Eastin went on the attack. "We're not giving up
on a clean environment, not on my watch," she said. She also suggested that a realistic number of new homes is 300,000 a year, an undisguised slap at Newsom and Villaraigosa, who have called for 500,000 new homes each year.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2018 California governor race
May 8, 2018
Gavin Newsom:
Pro-active on energy and resource management
As a member of the State Lands Commission, Gavin has worked hard to ensure that California is addressing its nuclear and clean energy future through the development of its first strategic plan in over 18 years.
It sets the highest levels of safety and preservation for California's resources under its jurisdiction, and ensures that California's economic growth is balanced with smart, future-oriented management of our state's natural resources.
Source: 2018 California Gubernatorial website GavinNewsom.com
Sep 1, 2017
Gavin Newsom:
The water we drink & the air we breathe hang in the balance
So deep does the California Dream run in the history and character of our state that it can feel as enduring as our primeval forests or our majestic mountain ranges. But there is nothing inevitable about it. Every dream depends on the dreamers.
It is up to us to renew the California Dream for a new generation. And now more than ever, it is up to us to defend it. California has always helped write America's future. And we know the decisions we make would be important at any time.
But what we do today is even more consequential, because of what's happening in our country.
People's lives, freedom, security, the water we drink, the air we breathe--they all hang in the balance. The country is watching us. The world is waiting
on us. The future depends on us. And we will seize this moment.
We will prepare for uncertain times ahead. We will be prudent stewards of taxpayer dollars, pay down debt, and meet our future obligations. But let me be clear: we will be bold.
Source: 2019 California governor inaugural (State of the State)
Jan 7, 2019
Gavin Newsom:
Invest more in fighting wildfires, tackling historic drought
Fighting Wildfires: The Blueprint provides $648 million to support firefighters, and more helicopters and dozers, along with an additional $1.2 billion--building on last year's $1.5 billion investment--to step-up forest management.Tackling the
Drought: On top of last year's $5.2 billion water package, the Blueprint makes an additional $750 million investment for immediate drought response to aid residents, farmers, and wildlife as California continues to grapple with a historic drought.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to California legislature
Feb 10, 2022
Gloria La Riva:
Increase fuel efficiency standards; and don't build nukes
Q: Do you support strengthening fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles?Yes.
Q: Do you support federal funding for the development of alternative energy?
Yes.
Q: Do you support the development of nuclear reactors?
No.
Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2010
Jay Obernolte:
Keep pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary: AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption. Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society: The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld California's ban on
trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant ivory is not sold
under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; State Rep. Jay Obernolte voted NO; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting record AB 96
Sep 4, 2015
Jerry Brown:
Ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Jerry Brown:
Banned shark fin harvesting to protect sharks and ocean
Governor Brown signed legislation to protect the oceans and environment. AB 376 bans the possession and sale of shark fins in California. The practice of cutting the fins off of living sharks and dumping them in the ocean is not only cruel, but it harms
the health of our oceans. Researchers estimate that some shark populations have declined by more than 90%, portending grave threats to our environment and commercial fishing. In the interest of future generations, I have signed this bill.
Source: California 2011 gubernatorial press release #17264
Oct 7, 2011
Jerry Brown:
$14B to build tunnels and restore San Joaquin Delta habitat
1/6 of our water flows through the San Joaquin Delta. If because of an earthquake, a 100-year storm or sea level rise, the Delta fails, the disaster would [cause] losses of at least $100 billion and 40,000 jobs. I am going to do whatever I can to make
sure that does not happen. My proposed plan is 2 tunnels 30 miles long & 40 feet wide, designed to improve the ecology of the Delta, with almost 100 square miles of habitat restoration; [it will cost about] $14 billion. That is big but so is the problem.
Source: 2013 State of the State address to California Legislature
Jan 24, 2013
Jerry Brown:
$25B for water-shortage farmland
The governor wants to see long-term solutions to the state's water shortage, possibly in the form of two 35-mile tunnels running under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a $25 billion project that would eventually move water to a parched area of farmland.
And this year, he will back a proposed ballot initiative that would direct state dollars into a rainy-day fund, money that could help the next governor deal with the next recession.
"I'm not interested in a Jerry Brown legacy, whatever the hell that might be," Brown said. His initiatives, he said, will help cope with an influx of millions of new residents over the forthcoming decades. "We're not a homogenous state where it's
easy to have 60% or 70% of the people agree on things. There are divisions," he went on. "These are longer term, serious, societal commitments that help knit us together as a people."
Source: Washington Post on 2014 California gubernatorial race
Feb 28, 2014
Jerry Brown:
$48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013.
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 28, 2013
Jerry Brown:
CA out front in addressing climate change
Besides the immediacy of the drought, there is the overarching threat of a warming climate. Incredibly--though last year was the hottest on record--there are still those who are in denial. The Paris climate agreement was a breakthrough and California was
there leading the way. Over 100 states & provinces have now signed on to our Under 2 MOU. The goal is to bring per capita greenhouse gases down to two tons per person. This will take decades and vast innovation. But with SB 350, we're on our way.
Source: 2016 State of the State speech to California legislature
Jan 21, 2016
Jerry Brown:
Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Legislative Counsel's Digest: AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:-
Impose fees, and provide technical assistance to entities that use groundwater to promote water conservation and protect groundwater resources.
- Publish on its Internet Web site best management practices for the sustainable management of groundwater.
- Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
- Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local
program.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4; signed by Governor Brown
Source: California legislative voting records for AB 1739 & SB 1168
Aug 29, 2014
Jerry Brown:
Deal with pollution at local level
When you passed cap-and-trade legislation, you also passed a far-reaching air pollution measure that for the first time focuses on pollutants that disproportionately affect specific neighborhoods.
Instead of just measuring pollutants over vast swaths of land, regulators will zero in on those communities which are particularly disadvantaged by trains, trucks or factories.
Source: 2018 California State of the State address
Jan 25, 2018
Jerry Brown:
Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary: AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption. Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society: The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld California's ban on
trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant ivory is not sold
under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting record AB 96
Oct 4, 2015
Jimmy Gomez:
Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest: AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:-
Impose fees, and provide technical assistance to entities that use groundwater to promote water conservation and protect groundwater resources.
- Publish on its Internet Web site best management practices for the sustainable management of groundwater.
- Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
- Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local
program.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4, including AYE vote by Rep. Jimmy Gomez; signed by Governor Brown
Source: California legislative voting records for AB 1739 & SB 1168
Aug 29, 2014
Jimmy Gomez:
$48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Jimmy Gomez voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Jimmy Gomez:
Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Legislative Counsel's Digest: AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:-
Impose fees, and provide technical assistance to entities that use groundwater to promote water conservation and protect groundwater resources.
- Publish on its Internet Web site best management practices for the sustainable management of groundwater.
- Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
- Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local
program.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4, including AYE vote by Rep. Jimmy Gomez; signed by Gov. Brown
Source: California legislative voting records for AB 1739 & SB 1168
Aug 29, 2014
John Cox:
Environmental regs crush business
Cox called for reducing regulations and repealing and replacing a longtime state environmental law to decrease income inequality in California. "The inequality gap in this country is all about the crushing regulations, not least of which in
California is CEQA," or the California Environmental Quality Act, Cox said at the California Economic Summit in San Diego. The law "has basically crushed the ability of people to start their own business," he said.
Source: Los Angeles Times on 2018 California gubernatorial race
Nov 2, 2017
Kamala Harris:
Prosecuted polluters for illegal dumping and air pollution
Harris also has a strong history of going after polluters. As district attorney, she created San Francisco's first Environmental Justice Unit and went after cases involving illegal dumping and air pollution. As attorney general, she went after companies
including BP, Chevron, Comcast, Cosco Busan, ExxonMobil, and South California Gas Company, with Cosco Busan agreeing to the largest settlement of its kind for its 2007 spill in the San Francisco Bay.
Source: Jacobin Magazine on 2018 California Senate race
Aug 10, 2017
Kamala Harris:
Civil business penalties should go to protect public health
Harris has introduced a series of regulatory changes to Proposition 65 meant to curb frivolous lawsuits. The law, originally passed by voters in 1986, forces businesses to post warnings about the presence of toxic chemicals in products, homes and in the
workplace. The proposal seeks to ensure that a greater share of civil penalties paid by businesses go to fulfilling the law's purpose of protecting public health, said Kristin Ford, press secretary for Harris.
Source: BizJournal: California legislative voting records: Prop. 65
Sep 29, 2015
Kevin de Leon:
$48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Kevin de Leon voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Kevin de Leon:
Ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; Sen. de Leon voted AYE; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Kevin de Leon:
Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary: AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption. Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society: The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld California's ban on
trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant ivory is not sold
under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; State Sen. de Leon voted YES; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting record AB 96
Sep 2, 2015
Lou Correa:
Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Legislative Counsel's Digest: AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:-
Impose fees, and provide technical assistance to entities that use groundwater to promote water conservation and protect groundwater resources.
- Publish on its Internet Web site best management practices for the sustainable management of groundwater.
- Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
- Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local
program.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4, including AYE vote by Rep. Lou Correa; signed by Governor Brown
Source: California legislative voting records for AB 1739 & SB 1168
Aug 29, 2014
Lou Correa:
Don't ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; Sen. Correa voted NO; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Mark DeSaulnier:
$48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Mark DeSaulnier voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Mark DeSaulnier:
Ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; Sen. DeSaulnier voted AYE; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Michael Eisen:
EPA needs to be more transparent and avoid using hidden data
"They're right that government agencies should strive to use science that people have access to," says geneticist Michael Eisen, who is running for Senate. "The EPA is problematic when it relies on hidden industry data that people can't
evaluate, and the public has every right to be skeptical of those decisions. The best way to protect against that is to have sunshine on the data."
Source: The Pump Handle weblog on 2018 California Senate race
Apr 11, 2017
Michael Eisen:
EPA needs to be more transparent and avoid using hidden data
[On EPA policy]: "They're right that government agencies should strive to use science that people have access to," says geneticist Michael Eisen, who is running for Senate. "The EPA
is problematic when it relies on hidden industry data that people can't evaluate, and the public has every right to be skeptical of those decisions. The best way to protect against that is to have sunshine on the data."
Source: ThePumpHandle.org blog on 2018 California Senate race
Apr 11, 2017
Mimi Walters:
Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Mimi Walters voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Mimi Walters:
Don't ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; Sen. Walters voted NO; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Norma Torres:
$48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Norma Torres voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Norma Torres:
Don't ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; Sen. Torres voted NO; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Pete Aguilar:
Fight for more sustainable development
As Mayor of Redlands, I've fought for more sustainable development. I am firmly committed to strengthening our clean air and water standards, promoting investments in clean energy technology and
strongly support a new passenger rail line to help reduce heavy traffic and pollution. Our children's future depends on it, and I am pleased to have the California League of Conservation Voters support my campaign for Congress.
Source: 2014 California House campaign website, PeteAguilar.com
Nov 7, 2014
Ro Khanna:
Promote open space and sustainable agriculture
Ro knows we need to safeguard our environment for the new century. As a member of Congress, he will: - Encourage energy efficiency and water conservation. Water and energy are two of the biggest issues of our time, and Ro will bring together
stakeholders and experts to find a solution that works for everybody.
- Promote open space and sustainable communities. We need to strike a balance of growing our economy while at the same time preserving the open space and park land that
makes the South Bay beautiful.
- Support the EPA in holding local polluters accountable.
- Develop alternative energy to reduce our carbon footprint and tackle climate change.
- Promote open space and sustainable agriculture.
Those of who live and work in Silicon Valley know that there is much more than sprawling campuses and freeways. We also have a rich agricultural history--Silicon Valley was [once] famous for having some of the most fertile soil in the nation.
Source: 2016 California House campaign website RoKhanna.com
Nov 8, 2016
Rob Astorino:
I love our natural beauty, but we need to find balance
A true climate-change response must be national or international in order to have any effect, Kashkari said, and a robust state economy will bring more tax revenues that can be spent in part on basic research into clean energy
sources and other climate-change solutions. "I love our natural beauty, we have to protect the environment, but I believe we need to find the right balance," he said.
Source: Inside Bay Area Buzz on 2014 California governor race
Feb 21, 2014
Rob Bonta:
Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary:AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption.Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society:The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld
California's ban on trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant
ivory is not sold under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome:Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Rep. Rob Bonta voted YEA; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting records AB96
Sep 2, 2015
Rob Bonta:
Establish new regional groundwater sustainability agency
Legislative Counsel's Digest: AB 1739, together with SB 1168, creates a new, regional system for monitoring and managing groundwater. This bill would provide authority to a groundwater sustainability agency to:-
Impose fees, and provide technical assistance to entities that use groundwater to promote water conservation and protect groundwater resources.
- Publish on its Internet Web site best management practices for the sustainable management of groundwater.
- Submit a groundwater sustainability plan to adopt regulations.
- Conduct inspections and, because the willful refusal of an inspection lawfully authorized by an inspection warrant is a misdemeanor, this bill would impose a state-mandated local
program.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 8/29/14: Passed Assembly, 47-28-4; Rep. Rob Bonta voted YEA; signed by Governor Brown
Source: California legislative voting records AB1739
Aug 29, 2014
Rocky Chavez:
Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Rock Chavez voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Rocky Chavez:
Don't ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; Sen. Chavez voted NO; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Salud Carbajal:
Preserve huge open spaces for future generations to enjoy
Our coastline and natural environment are renowned. It is our responsibility to preserve the unique communities, scenic views, and open spaces along the Central Coast. I have worked to bring Democrats and Republicans together to preserve
huge open spaces for future generations to enjoy. I am proud to have served on President Obama's task force on climate change to come up with a range of sustainable solutions to be implemented at the state and local levels.
Source: 2016 California House campaign website SaludCarbajal.com
Nov 8, 2016
Steve Knight:
Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Steve Knight voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Steve Knight:
Don't ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; Sen. Knight voted NO; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Ted Lieu:
Expand resources for water recycling
Ted Lieu has been a champion for the environment:- Received 100% voting records from the California League of Conservation Voters and the the highest rating from the Sierra Club in 2013. He has been named an "Environmental Champion" by
Environment California.
- AB 800 required emergency reporting of sewage spills after an audit showed many spills weren't being reported or cleaned up in Los Angeles County. (Author, Chapter 371, Statutes of 2007)
- AB 166 created a successful program
for derelict boat cleanup in California's waterways. (Chapter 416, Statutes of 2009)
- AB 1061 prevented an HOA from penalizing homeowners who want more water-efficient landscapes. (Chapter 503, Statutes of 2009)
Ted Lieu's environmental
priorities: - Strengthen the Clean Air Act including holding polluters accountable when they have illegal emission discharges into our air.
- Expand resources for water recycling, storm water capture and water conservation measures
Source: 2014 California House campaign website, TedLieu.com
Oct 10, 2014
Ted Lieu:
$48M for funding hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Ted Lieu voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Ted Lieu:
Ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; Sen. Lieu voted AYE; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Tom Del Beccaro:
Increase water supplies rather than fining citizens
California is in the midst of one of its many droughts. To combat the current drought, the otherwise do-nothings of the California Water Resources Board are proposing to fine citizens they call "water hogs" $500 per day. Instead of fining helpless
consumers, California's government should do its job for once and seriously increase water supplies. The California governments have done very little to significantly increase water supplies in over 40 years, even though its population has doubled during
that period of time.California has been subject to considerable droughts over the centuries, lasting up to 20 years in a row. The President and others are selling the canard that the current drought is the result of global warming or climate change.
The fact that we had decades- long droughts years before industrialization doesn't matter to them as they bloviate over a drought of several years.
Source: Forbes magazine on 2016 California Senate race
Jun 7, 2014
Tom Del Beccaro:
Farmers bear the brunt of a plethora of regulations
Year after year, government policies have been aimed squarely at California farmers as if they are the bad guy. One of the greatest advancements in the history of mankind occurred when one region of the world was able to produce such a surplus of
food that it was able to send it to less fortunate regions. In doing so, they helped to alleviate food shortages and starvation. For more than 100 years, California farmers have played a key role in that effort. You would think that such a valuable
economic resource would be cherished, promoted and helped at every turn. Incredibly, that is not the case in California. Instead, the California farmer bears the brunt of many a legislative or regulatory bulldozer.California Air Resources Board
standards on sprinkler pumps; restrictions on insecticides, fungicides and fumigants; and a plethora of government agencies capped by one of the highest income tax rates in the nation--all combine to put us at an economic disadvantage.
Source: Forbes Magazine OpEd on 2016 California Senate race
Jan 14, 2015
Tom Steyer:
Ban single-use plastic bags
Report on Steyer's stance and spending on ballot initiatives: - California Proposition 67, Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum (2016)
- Steyer Supported; Steyer spent $50,000; outcome: Approved
-
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.
- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of
the measure, led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Jul 2, 2019
Tom Steyer:
Regulate confinement of farm animals more humanely
Report on Steyer's stance and spending on ballot initiatives: - California Proposition 2, Standards for Confining Farm Animals (2008)
- Steyer Supported; Steyer spent $25,000; outcome: Approved
- Proposition 2 created a new
state statute that prohibits the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. The law was set to go into full effect on January 1, 2015.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Jul 2, 2019
Travis Allen:
Voted NO on $48M for hybrid and zero-emission vehicles
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program for the purposes of funding projects related to improvement of air quality.
- The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project promotes the
production and use of zero-emission vehicles and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.
- This bill would loan $30,000,000 to the Clean
Vehicle Rebate Project and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
- This bill would loan $10,000,000 to be expended only for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program.
-
This bill would appropriate $8,000,000 to be expended for the purposes of the enhanced fleet modernization program.
Status:Passed House, 53-20-5; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013. (Travis Allen voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Travis Allen:
Don't ban single-use plastic bags
The California Plastic Bag Ban Veto Referendum, also known as Proposition 67, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in California as a veto referendum. It was approved.- A "yes" vote supported upholding the contested legislation banning
certain plastic bags that was enacted by the California State Legislature as Senate Bill 270.
- A "no" vote opposed banning certain plastic bags and enacting Senate Bill 270.
- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, an opponent of the measure,
led the "No" campaign to repeal SB 270.
- Yes on 67, a coalition of environmental groups, grocers, and others, led the "Yes" campaign to uphold SB 270.
- Legislative outcome:
-
SB270 passed Senate 22-15-3 on 8/29/14; passed House 45-31-3 on 8/28/14; Sen. Allen voted NO; approved by Gov. Brown, 9/30/14
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 30, 2014
Travis Allen:
Eliminate pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary: AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption. Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society: The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld California's ban on
trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant ivory is not sold
under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; State Rep. Travis Allen voted YES; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting record AB 96
Sep 4, 2015
Xavier Becerra:
Oppose efforts to roll back environmental protections
Attorney General Becerra is deploying all the Department of Justice's available tools to protect the public health, particularly for vulnerable populations, and to advance environmental justice for communities shouldering the heaviest pollution burdens.
Attorney General Becerra will hold the line against President Trump's efforts to roll back environmental protections and to impede California's right to adopt and enforce its own more protective laws.
Source: California Attorney General website: Biden Cabinet
Dec 16, 2020
Young Kim:
Keep pre-1977 exemption on sale of rhino horn & ivory
Legislative Summary: AB 96 Animal parts and products: importation or sale of ivory & rhinoceros horn. Existing law makes it a crime to import into the state or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or product of an elephant.
Existing law exempts the possession with intent to sell if the item was imported before 1977. This bill would delete this exemption. Pro-ban argument by the Humane Society: The Los Angeles Superior Court has upheld California's ban on
trade in ivory and rhino horn, rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional. Elly Pepper, deputy director of wildlife trade for the Natural Resources Defense Council, said: "California's ivory ban ensures that illegal elephant ivory is not sold
under the guise of legal ivory."
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 54-21-5 on Sept/04/15; State Rep. Young Kim voted NO; Passed Senate 26-13-1 on Sept/02/15; Signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Oct/4/15.
Source: Humane Society on California voting record AB 96
Sep 4, 2015
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