legislation

ACTION ALERT! Invest in Clean and Equitable Transportation

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Transportation pollution is California’s largest driver of climate change and the number one reason our state has the MOST polluted air in the nation. Thankfully, Governor Newsom and state legislators have a historic opportunity to approve major investments in clean and equitable transportation programs in this year’s state budget. This is URGENT: We must ensure that our state lawmakers pass a budget that invests in clean cars, … Read more

Coalition for Clean Air applauds Governor Newsom for signing AB 841, legislation to protect school health and help foster electric vehicle charger deployment

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Coalition for Clean Air applauds Governor Newsom for signing AB 841, legislation to protect school health and help foster electric vehicle charger deployment The Coalition for Clean Air applauds Governor Newsom for signing Assembly Bill 841. This important bill will protect health in schools and help deploy public electric vehicle chargers. “Today is a win … Read more

Clearing the Air: recapping the 2019 legislative year

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Testifying before Senate Committee

Another legislative year has come and gone in Sacramento; and it brought both good and bad news for air quality. Not only did 2019 mark the beginning of a new legislative session with 13 newly elected State Legislators, but it was also the first full year with Governor Gavin Newsom and Senate President Pro Tempore … Read more

It’s Time for California to Rethink Air Quality Outreach

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California is pushing the envelope when it comes to environmental policy. The state is pioneering a community-driven regulatory and environmental policy scheme. The idea is ambitious, and to be successful, the state must find new ways to bring in the public. This new strategy is part of major legislation AB 134 & AB 617, both … Read more

Sometimes the Best Bills are the Hardest to Pass in the State Legislature

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Sometimes bills that make the most sense can be the hardest to pass in California’s Legislature. And so it goes with Senate Bill 210 by Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino). This bill isn’t so difficult to understand. It simply requires big-rig diesel trucks to get smog certified. You didn’t know that those heavy-duty trucks rolling to … Read more

Cap and Trade’s Future, Part II: ACA 1 – A Recipe for Gridlock

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This is part two of our overview of the extension of California’s cap and trade program. Part one can be found here.  Napkins, rushed legislation and backroom deals, oh my! We’ve all heard the clichés and stories about the failings of the political system – the bill that was written on the back of a cocktail … Read more

Charge Ahead California’s Press Release on Governor Brown signing Electric Vehicle Bills

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On Tuesday, Governor Brown signed a series of bills that promote zero emission transportation. These bills improve our access to Electric Vehicles (EVs) by placing charging stations in schools (AB 1082), parks and beaches (AB 1083) while prioritizing programs in disadvantaged communities. This EV bill package also extends and increases rebates for low-moderate income households … Read more

Action Alert! Support Clean Air the Senate Clean Transportation Action Plan

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Take a stand for clean air! California can only improve its air quality by transforming the vehicles we drive. Cars, trucks and other vehicles are responsible for most of the air pollution in the state. Reducing emissions from California’s vehicles is a daunting challenge. However, thanks to California’s climate program, we have a golden opportunity … Read more