State of California Archives: on Energy & Oil
Kevin Mullin:
$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; State Rep. Kevin Mullin voted YES; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013.
Source: California legislative voting records SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Adam Gray:
$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; State Rep. Adam Gray voted YES; passed Senate 27-10-2; signed by Governor, 9/28/2013.
Source: California legislative voting records SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Adam Gray:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.Status: Passed House, 54-20-4; State Rep. Adam Gray voted YES; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013
OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise
non-productive wells. Controversies includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), and issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking.
Source: California legislative voting record for SB4
Sep 20, 2013
Kevin Mullin:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.Status: Passed House, 54-20-4; State Rep. Kevin Mullin voted YES; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013
OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from
otherwise non-productive wells. Controversies includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), and issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking.
Source: California legislative voting record for SB4
Sep 20, 2013
Kevin Mullin:
Charge Ahead: 1,000,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2023
Legislative Counsel's Digest: SB 1275: Charge Ahead California Initiative: Existing law creates a fleet modernization program for the retirement of high polluting vehicles. This bill would include car sharing and a mobility option,
including compensation no less than $2,500.Existing law provide vouchers to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses. This bill would establish the Charge Ahead California Initiative, to place in service at least
1,000,000 zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles by January 1, 2023, and to increase access for disadvantaged, low-income, and moderate-income communities to zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Assembly, 53-24-2, State Rep. Kevin Mullin voted YES, 8/28/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 9/21/14: signed by Gov. Brown.
Source: California legislative voting records for SB 1275
Aug 27, 2014
Adam Gray:
Charge Ahead: 1,000,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2023
Legislative Counsel's Digest: SB 1275: Charge Ahead California Initiative: Existing law creates a fleet modernization program for the retirement of high polluting vehicles. This bill would include car sharing and a mobility option,
including compensation no less than $2,500.Existing law provide vouchers to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses. This bill would establish the Charge Ahead California Initiative, to place in service at least
1,000,000 zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles by January 1, 2023, and to increase access for disadvantaged, low-income, and moderate-income communities to zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Assembly, 53-24-2, State Rep. Adam Gray voted YES, 8/28/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 9/21/14: signed by Gov. Brown.
Source: California legislative voting records for SB 1275
Aug 27, 2014
Alan Lowenthal:
Restrict offshore drilling; regulate greenhouse gases
Q: Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production?A: No.
Q: Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
A: Yes.
Source: California Congressional 2012 Political Courage Test
Oct 30, 2012
Alex Padilla:
Got state agency to increase use of renewable energy
Alex was elected to the Los Angeles City Council as a political outsider at the age of 26. He fought to close and limit the expansion of the landfills that had plagued his community for so long, to clean up local air and water and to
face climate change by requiring the city's biggest polluter, the Department of Water and Power, to dramatically increase renewable energy.
Source: 2022 California Senate campaign website Alex-Padilla.com
Dec 23, 2020
Alex Padilla:
2006: for solar power, modernizing electrical grid
In 2006, Alex was elected to the State Senate. He passed landmark legislation increasing renewable energy standards, expanding green manufacturing and solar power,
developing clean fuels and modernizing the electrical grid.
Source: 2022 California Senate campaign website Alex-Padilla.com
Dec 23, 2020
Alex Padilla:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status: Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; State Sen. Padilla voted YES;.signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013
OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from
otherwise non-productive wells. Controversies includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), and issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking.
Source: California legislative voting record for SB4
Sep 11, 2013
Arnold Schwarzenegger:
Cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
California Proposition 23, the Suspension of AB 32 (2010)- Proposition 23, which would have suspended AB 32, the "Global Warming Act of 2006," was on the Nov. 2, 2010 ballot in California as an initiated state statute, where it was defeated.
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AB 32 was passed by the California State Legislature and signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- AB 32 required that greenhouse gas emission levels in the state be cut to 1990 levels by 2020.
- In their campaigns for and against Proposition 23, supporters
and opponents each adopted nicknames for the measure clarifying their respective views of it. Supporters called Proposition 23 the California Jobs Initiative, and opponents called it the Dirty Energy Proposition. Supporters of the measure filed a
lawsuit that resulted in a change to the measure's title and summary.
- Legislative outcome:
- AB 32 passed Senate 23-14-3 on 8/30/06; passed House 47-32-0 on 8/31/06; approved by Gov. Schwarzenegger, 9/27/06
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 27, 2006
Brian Dahle:
Forest management not climate change is cause of wildfires
- The ISSUE: Forest fires emit more carbon emissions than all the cars on the road for an entire year. None of those emissions are counted by the state.
- The TRUTH: Climate change is not the primary cause of California's recent super fires.
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The PLAN: Scientists outside of political organizations say that poor forest management is a more significant factor [for climate change] in the onslaught of wildfires. We must manage our forests and end these carbon-producing disasters.
Source: 2022 California Governor campaign website BrianDahle.com
Feb 21, 2022
Brian Dahle:
Energy goal: 100% reliable, affordable electricity
- The ISSUE: California consumers pay electricity rates 60 percent higher than the national average.
- The TRUTH: Sticking consumers with ever-higher bills for a power grid that regularly fails them is no way to save the planet.
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The PLAN: We need to pause the regulators' demands to reinvent the power supply based on an arbitrary schedule. How about these utility goals? 100% percent reliable electricity. 100% percent affordable electricity.
Source: 2022 California Governor campaign website BrianDahle.com
Feb 21, 2022
Brian Dahle:
NO on Charge Ahead: 1,000,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2023
Legislative Counsel's Digest: SB 1275: Charge Ahead California Initiative: Existing law creates a fleet modernization program for the retirement of high polluting vehicles. This bill would include car sharing and a mobility option,
including compensation no less than $2,500.Existing law provide vouchers to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses. This bill would establish the Charge Ahead California Initiative, to place in service at least
1,000,000 zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles by January 1, 2023, and to increase access for disadvantaged, low-income, and moderate-income communities to zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles.
Legislative Outcome:
8/27/14: Passed Assembly, 53-24-2, including NAY vote by Brian Dahle ; 8/28/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 9/21/14: signed by Gov. Brown.
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 1275
Aug 27, 2014
Brian Dahle:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:ÿPassed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; Brian Dahle voted YES; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013
OnTheIssues Explanation:ÿ"Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise
non-productive wells. Controversies includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), and issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking.
Source: California legislative voting records: SB4
Sep 11, 2013
Brian Dahle:
Against $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. (Brian Dahle voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Caitlyn Jenner:
Skeptical of state goal of zero emissions by 2045
She would consider changes to the California Environmental Quality Act. "I am all for the environment but we cannot destroy our states?" she said. "As far as regulations, I would freeze everything. Some of these regulations have been on the books since
before the fax machine." She would take a hard look at environmental regulations in California and would "probably not" keep in place California's goal of relying entirely on zero emission energy sources for electricity by 2045.
Source: CNN Politics on 2021 California Governor recall race
May 12, 2021
Delaine Eastin:
Fight climate change, protect natural resources
We must preserve and protect our coastlines, forests, deserts, valleys and mountains.
We must ensure clean air and drinking water for all, and continue to be a world leader in the battle against climate change. It is past time that California ban fracking.
Source: 2018 California Gubernatorial website DelaineForGovernor.com
Sep 1, 2017
Gavin Newsom:
California leads the way on green energy
He gave the keynote address at Sonoma County Conservation Action's "Grassroots Gala," an annual event that honors local environmental leaders. Newsom pushed back on Trump's contention that pivoting toward a fossil fuel-free world
would irretrievably harm the U.S. economy. "What is so wrong about de-carbonizing your economy? What's so wrong about what California's done? Seven years, 2.7 million jobs, 2.9 percent GDP (growth)," he said.
Source: The Press Democrat on 2018 California gubernatorial race
Jun 10, 2017
Gavin Newsom:
New cars & trucks in California to be zero-emission by 2035
I was proud to sign a groundbreaking executive order last year requiring all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035. And the car companies--Ford, GM, and Volvo--seized the opportunity to innovate, create jobs, and
dominate the industry of the future. Proving yet again that protecting our planet and growing our economy aren't conflicting goals--they're one in the same. There's no doubt California is the pace setter of environmental policy.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to California legislature
Mar 9, 2021
Gavin Newsom:
We will write the playbook on confronting climate change
Forging an Oil-Free Future: The plan will decrease California's reliance on fossil fuels while preparing our economy and workforce for a clean energy future. California will write the playbook for how America confronts the impacts of climate change--
investing billions in climate tech research & development, clean cars, preparing Californians for career opportunities, and further readying our infrastructure to withstand extreme weather.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to California legislature
Feb 10, 2022
Gavin Newsom:
We need to be fighting polluters, not bolstering them
At a time, when we've been heating and burning up, one thing we cannot do is repeat the mistakes of the past by embracing polluters. Drilling even more oil, which only leads to even more extreme weather, more extreme drought, more wildfire. Just in the
past few years, we've seen whole communities nearly wiped off the map. We need to be fighting polluters, not bolstering them. And in so doing, freeing us once and for all from the grasp of petro-dictators.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to California legislature
Mar 8, 2022
Gloria La Riva:
International and domestic rules to reduce climate change
Q: Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change?Yes.
Q: Do you support international emissions targets aimed at reducing the effects of climate change?
Yes.
Q: Do you support allowing energy producers to trade carbon credits under a "cap and trade" system?
No.
Q: Do you support domestic oil exploration in federally-protected areas?
No.
Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2010
James Bradley:
Short term oil exploration; alternative energy incentives
- Energy independence
- Short term, modern ecological safe oil exploration and drilling to support a national independence
- Provide incentives for immediate development of alternative energy sources
Source: 2021 California Senate campaign website BradleySenate.com
Jun 29, 2021
Jerome Horton:
Cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
California Proposition 23, the Suspension of AB 32 (2010)- Proposition 23, which would have suspended AB 32, the "Global Warming Act of 2006," was on the Nov. 2, 2010 ballot in California as an initiated state statute, where it was defeated.
- AB
32 was passed by the California State Legislature and signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- AB 32 required that greenhouse gas emission levels in the state be cut to 1990 levels by 2020.
- In their campaigns for and against Proposition 23, supporters and
opponents each adopted nicknames for the measure clarifying their respective views of it. Supporters called Proposition 23 the California Jobs Initiative, and opponents called it the Dirty Energy Proposition. Supporters of the measure filed a lawsuit
that resulted in a change to the measure's title and summary.
- Legislative outcome:
- AB 32 passed Senate 23-14-3 on 8/30/06; passed House 47-32-0 on 8/31/06; Rep. Horton voted YES; approved by Gov. Schwarzenegger, 9/27/06
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California Proposition 23 voting records
Sep 27, 2006
Jerry Brown:
CO2 emissions could warm planet by 7 degrees
When we think about California's future, no long term liability presents as great a danger to our wellbeing as the buildup of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. According to the latest report from the World Bank, carbon dioxide
emissions are the highest in 15 million years. At today's emissions rate, the planet could warm by more than 7 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century, an event unknown in human experience. California is extremely vulnerable because of our
Mediterranean climate, long coastline and reliance on snowpack for so much of our water supply.Tipping points can be reached before we even know we have passed them. This is a different kind of challenge than we ever faced. It requires acting now
even though the worst consequences are perhaps decades in the future.
Again California is leading the way. We are reducing emissions as required by AB 32 and we will meet our goal of getting carbon emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
Source: 2013 State of the State address to California Legislature
Jan 24, 2013
Jerry Brown:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking.
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 20, 2013
Jerry Brown:
Charge Ahead: 1,000,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2023
Legislative Counsel's Digest: SB 1275: Charge Ahead California Initiative: Existing law creates a fleet modernization program for the retirement of high polluting vehicles. This bill would include car sharing and a mobility option,
including compensation no less than $2,500.Existing law provide vouchers to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses. This bill would establish the Charge Ahead California Initiative, to place in service at least
1,000,000 zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles by January 1, 2023, and to increase access for disadvantaged, low-income, and moderate-income communities to zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Assembly, 53-24-2; 8/28/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 9/21/14: signed by Governor Brown.
Source: California legislative voting records for SB 1275
Sep 21, 2014
Jerry Brown:
No climate deniers: the science is clear; the danger is real
Our state is known the world over for the actions we have taken to encourage renewable energy and combat climate change. Whatever they do in Washington, they can't change the facts. And these are the facts: the climate is changing, the temperatures are
rising and so are the oceans. Natural habitats everywhere are under increasing stress. The world knows this.194 countries signed the Paris Agreement to control greenhouse gases. Our own voluntary agreement to accomplish the same goal--the "Under Two
M.O.U."--has 165 signatories, representing a billion people. We cannot fall back and give in to the climate deniers. The science is clear. The danger is real.
We can do much on our own and we can join with others--other states and provinces and even countries, to stop the dangerous rise in climate pollution. And we will.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to California Legislature
Jan 24, 2017
Jimmy Gomez:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Jimmy Gomez voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 6, 2013
Jimmy Gomez:
Charge Ahead: 1,000,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2023
Legislative Counsel's Digest: SB 1275: Charge Ahead California Initiative: Existing law creates a fleet modernization program for the retirement of high polluting vehicles. This bill would include car sharing and a mobility option,
including compensation no less than $2,500.Existing law provide vouchers to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses. This bill would establish the Charge Ahead California Initiative, to place in service at least
1,000,000 zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles by January 1, 2023, and to increase access for disadvantaged, low-income, and moderate-income communities to zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Assembly, 53-24-2, including AYE vote by Rep. Jimmy Gomez; 8/28/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 9/21/14: signed by Gov. Brown.
Source: California legislative voting records for SB 1275
Aug 27, 2014
Jimmy Panetta:
Regulate fracking; address climate change
Q: Do you support increased regulations on the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry?A: Yes
Q: Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
A: Yes. We must finally address climate change by promoting the fundamentals of a clean energy economy that creates reliable new jobs.
Source: Vote-Smart 2016 California Political Courage Test
Nov 8, 2016
Julia Brownley:
Switch from traditional energy to alternatives
Q: Should the state fund development of alternative energy?A: Yes.
Q: Should the state fund development of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil)?
A: No.
Q: Do you support providing financial incentives to farms that
produce biofuel crops?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support state funding for improvements to California's energy infrastructure?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support enacting environmental regulations aimed at reducing the effects of climate change?
A: Yes.
Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test
Oct 30, 2010
Kamala Harris:
Innovate smart solutions to climate change
Harris released the following statement on SB 350, the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act, and SB 32, Climate Pollution Reduction Beyond 2020:"Millions of Californians enjoy cleaner air and water because of our state's efforts to improve our
environment. SB 350 and SB 32 build on this legacy by setting aggressive but achievable clean energy goals. These bills will ensure California continues to innovate smart solutions to climate change while growing our economy and improving public health."
Source: Imperial Valley News on 2016 California Senate race
Aug 27, 2015
Kevin de Leon:
Leading the way on renewable energy
Continuing steady progress in energy efficiency, Kevin has put California on a path to 50 percent renewable energy by 2030--the largest state in the nation to do so--with an eye toward becoming 100 percent renewable by 2045.
California is by far the nation's clean-energy leader and it is paying workforce dividends with the creation of well over 500,000 clean energy jobs in the Golden State--10 times more than there are coal jobs in the entire nation.
Source: 2018 California Senatorial website KevinDeLeon.com
Oct 15, 2017
Kevin de Leon:
Extend California's cap-and-trade
De Le¢n has established California's reputation as a recognized global leader in the battle against climate change and a pioneer in creating a clean energy economy. He played a central role in crafting a bipartisan
deal this year to extend California's cap-and-trade program with $1 billion of the generated revenue to tackle diesel pollution and bolster electrification of our transportation and vehicles.
Source: 2018 California Senatorial website KevinDeLeon.com
Oct 15, 2017
Kevin de Leon:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Kevin de Leon voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 11, 2013
Larry Elder:
Against radicals for whom climate change is a religion
Newsom's surrounded by an army of radicals for whom climate change is a religion-- and growth and development a villain. Because of their fierce opposition to growth, the average home in California costs 150% more than the national average. Because
of their radical environmentalism, they oppose building the infrastructure necessary to supply consistent energy and water to a population of 40 million, leaving us with a crumbling system built in the `70's to support a population twice that size.
Source: 2021 California Governor campaign website ElectElder.com
Jul 22, 2021
Lou Correa:
Charge Ahead: 1,000,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2023
Legislative Counsel's Digest: SB 1275: Charge Ahead California Initiative: Existing law creates a fleet modernization program for the retirement of high polluting vehicles. This bill would include car sharing and a mobility option,
including compensation no less than $2,500.Existing law provide vouchers to help California fleets to purchase hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses. This bill would establish the Charge Ahead California Initiative, to place in service at least
1,000,000 zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles by January 1, 2023, and to increase access for disadvantaged, low-income, and moderate-income communities to zero-emission and near-zero-emission vehicles.
Legislative Outcome: 8/27/14: Passed Assembly, 53-24-2, including AYE vote by Rep. Lou Correa; 8/28/14: Passed Senate, 26-11-3; 9/21/14: signed by Governor Brown.
Source: California legislative voting records for SB 1275
Aug 27, 2014
Mark DeSaulnier:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Mark DeSaulnier voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 11, 2013
Mark Meuser:
Grant drilling permits; encourage domestic oil production
He hopes to combat the Biden Administration's reckless policies that have resulted in record high gas prices by supporting grant drilling permits and encourage domestic oil production in the country.
Meuser says the record high price of gas, and record high inflation, is a clear sign that the United States needs to pursue becoming energy independent once again.
Source: KUSI News (San Diego) on 2022 California Senate race
May 23, 2022
Mark Meuser:
I can't get a straight definition on what climate change is
When asked if climate change is real, Meuser answered, "I ask people to define what climate change is.
I can't get a straight definition on what climate change is."
Source: KPIX TV CBS-5 on 2022 California Senate race
Jun 3, 2022
Michael Eisen:
Base climate change policy on science, not politics
Q: In the lab, you're unraveling the mysteries of life. Why leave all that for Washington?Eisen: There has been a growing sense of frustration among scientists about the way decisions are made in politics--in particular, the way science is integrated
into decision-making. I mean "science" in the grand sense--the process of making observations, characterizing reality and then using that characterization to make judgments about the best course of action. Politics should function similar to science.
We should try to figure out what's going on in the world and then debate the best way to do it, to make the world better.
Q: Why the US Senate?
Eisen: The immediate motivation was watching a Senate hearing where they were discussing a
scientific issue, like climate change. I thought: "It would be really nice to have scientists ask the questions of the Cabinet appointees, because the senators don't seem to understand the issue and aren't asking the right questions."
Source: Mercury News on 2018 California Senate race
Feb 3, 2017
Mimi Walters:
Support new domestic oil and natural gas, including Keystone
America has enough energy here within our borders, but misguided government policies and environmental extremism prevent us from using those resources. The Obama administration has done everything in its power to prevent new domestic
oil and natural gas from coming to market. $4 a gallon gas is a direct result of failed government policies that have left us dependent on buying overseas oil, much of it from regimes hostile to our values. I support construction of the Keystone pipeline
Source: 2014 California House campaign website, MimiWalters.com
Oct 10, 2014
Mimi Walters:
Voted NO on scientific study on fracking
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Mimi Walters voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 11, 2013
Mimi Walters:
Don't cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
California Proposition 23, the Suspension of AB 32 (2010)- Proposition 23, which would have suspended AB 32, the "Global Warming Act of 2006," was on the Nov. 2, 2010 ballot in California as an initiated state statute, where it was defeated.
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AB 32 was passed by the California State Legislature and signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- AB 32 required that greenhouse gas emission levels in the state be cut to 1990 levels by 2020.
- In their campaigns for and against Proposition 23, supporters
and opponents each adopted nicknames for the measure clarifying their respective views of it. Supporters called Proposition 23 the California Jobs Initiative, and opponents called it the Dirty Energy Proposition. Supporters of the measure filed a
lawsuit that resulted in a change to the measure's title and summary.
- Legislative outcome:
- AB 32 passed Senate 23-14-3 on 8/30/06; passed House 47-32-0 on 8/31/06; Rep. Walters voted NO; approved by Gov. Schwarzenegger, 9/27/06
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 27, 2006
Neel Kashkari:
Climate change compelling, but do fracking & Monterey shale
- On AB32, the landmark climate change bill signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: "The science behind climate change is pretty compelling,'' and
believes there is a human link. "But this is all about technology. Simply raising the cost of power in California is not efficient."
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On fracking: "I believe it can be done safety. We can explore our states' natural resources in a clean, safe manner. There's a lot of hysteria around fracking that's completely unjustified."
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On Offshore oil drilling: "I'm open to investigating (and the case for exploring) Monterey shale looks "extremely compelling."
Source: San Francisco Chronicle on 2014 California governor race
Nov 14, 2013
Norma Torres:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Norma Torres voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 11, 2013
Pete Aguilar:
Encourage green building and climate-friendly purchasing
As Mayor of Redlands, I've fought to reduce the effects of climate change. I led efforts to encourage greater energy efficiency and conservation, including green building and climate-friendly purchasing, and strongly support a
new passenger rail line to help reduce heavy traffic and pollution. I am firmly committed to promoting investments in clean energy technology and taking assertive actions to reduce carbon emissions and combat global climate change.
Source: 2014 California House campaign website, PeteAguilar.com
Nov 7, 2014
Ro Khanna:
Environmental threat means opportunities for green energy
Preserving the environment is no longer an abstract debate, but one we must immediately address to protect our planet and the health of our future generations. But the environmental threats we face also generate new opportunities for us to invest in
green and alternative energy technologies of the future, which will create new jobs for middle class workers and bolster America's competitiveness around the world.Three decades ago, the U.S. led the world in the development of renewable energy.
Unfortunately, we're now losing the race to countries like Germany and China. Renewable energy has the potential to create tens of thousands of construction and manufacturing jobs in our country,
while simultaneously bringing down energy costs. Wind and solar are particularly promising forms of alternative energy that could boost local and regional economies.
Source: 2016 California House campaign website RoKhanna.com
Nov 8, 2016
Ro Khanna:
Expand tax credits for solar power & plug-in hybrids
- Reject the Keystone XL pipeline. The proposed Keystone XL pipeline would transport tar sands oil--the most toxic fossil fuel on the planet--over 2,000 miles from Canada to the Gulf Coast of Texas. If it ruptured, it would threaten natural
ecosystems, drinking water, and public health. It's time that we invest in cleaner burning fuels like natural gas.
- Expand the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Extending the tax credit ensured market certainty to investors--annual solar
installations have grown by over 3,000% since the ITC began and the industry has created over 114,000 jobs.
- Expand tax credits for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The federal government offers a $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of
most electric vehicles, and a tax credit up to $7,500 for plug-in hybrids. However, we no longer offer incentives to buy hybrids, even though they are still more expensive than other cars on the market.
Source: 2016 California House campaign website RoKhanna.com
Nov 8, 2016
Rob Astorino:
Open the Monterey Shale to fracking for shale oil
Kashkari again called for opening the Monterey Shale to fracking for shale oil, saying it'll be a key part of the job boom California desperately needs. The nation's highest rents aren't in San Francisco or
New York, he noted, but actually in a small North Dakota town at the epicenter of that state's fracking boom. A true climate-change response must be national or international in order to have any effect, he said.
Source: Inside Bay Area Buzz on 2014 California governor race
Feb 21, 2014
Rob Bonta:
$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. (Rep. Rob Bonta voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records SB 359
Sep 12, 2013
Rob Bonta:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013
OnTheIssues Explanation:"Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells.
The controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Rep. Rob Bonta voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records SB4
Sep 11, 2013
Rocky Chavez:
Voted NO on scientific study on fracking
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Rocky Chavez voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 11, 2013
Salud Carbajal:
Tackle carbon pollution as strategy to combat climate change
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. I led efforts locally to tackle carbon pollution as a strategy to combat
climate change. In Congress, I will continue to say no to any new offshore drilling and instead encourage us to move toward cleaner energy solutions that help create new jobs, like we did with the solar power facilities in the
Cuyama Valley and on the Carrizo Plain. We need to do more to bring wind and biofuel initiatives to market and encourage more efforts for residents to retrofit their homes,
making them more energy efficient to save consumers money and reduce energy usage.
Source: 2016 California House campaign website SaludCarbajal.com
Nov 8, 2016
Steve Farley:
Coal is the fuel of the past
The Teachers' Retirement Board yesterday announced the decision to divest the fund of all non-U.S. thermal coal holdings. "Coal is the fuel of America's past. At a time when clean-energy jobs far outpace those of the dying coal industry,
why should we continue to invest in a product that pollutes the air, sickens our children and contributes to global warming," said Chiang, who is also a Teachers' Retirement Board member.
Source: GlobalNewsWide.com on 2018 California gubernatorial race
Jun 8, 2017
Steve Knight:
No opinion on federally subsidizing wind & solar
Q: Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions when these are not economically feasible?
Knight: Neutral
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 California House race
Sep 30, 2014
Steve Knight:
Voted NO on scientific study on fracking
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Steve Knight voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 11, 2013
Ted Lieu:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions; end fracking
[Lieu's State Senate record]:- AB 32, the landmark Global Warming Solutions Act that created a statewide greenhouse gas limit that would reduce emission by 25% by 2020. (Coauthor, Chapter 488, Statutes of 2006)
- SB 1066 resulted in more than
$3 million in local grants for climate change adaptation to cities such as Los Angeles and Hermosa Beach and organizations such as Heal the Bay. (Author, Chapter 611, Statutes of 2012)
- AB 236 prioritized the purchase of fuel-efficient state fleet cars
and required alternative fuel capable vehicles to actually use alternative fuels. (Author, Chapter 593, Statutes of 2007)
Ted Lieu's environmental priorities: - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
- Enact a moratorium on all well
stimulation including fracking and acidizing both on-shore and off-shore in California.
- Increase and expand renewable energy requirements for utilities as well as increased and expanded incentives for increased development in renewable energy.
Source: 2014 California House campaign website, TedLieu.com
Oct 10, 2014
Ted Lieu:
Slow down fracking until scientific study is completed
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Ted Lieu voted YEA).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 11, 2013
Ted Lieu:
Cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
California Proposition 23, the Suspension of AB 32 (2010)- Proposition 23, which would have suspended AB 32, the "Global Warming Act of 2006," was on the Nov. 2, 2010 ballot in California as an initiated state statute, where it was defeated.
-
AB 32 was passed by the California State Legislature and signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- AB 32 required that greenhouse gas emission levels in the state be cut to 1990 levels by 2020.
- In their campaigns for and against Proposition 23, supporters
and opponents each adopted nicknames for the measure clarifying their respective views of it. Supporters called Proposition 23 the California Jobs Initiative, and opponents called it the Dirty Energy Proposition. Supporters of the measure filed a
lawsuit that resulted in a change to the measure's title and summary.
- Legislative outcome:
- AB 32 passed Senate 23-14-3 on 8/30/06; passed House 47-32-0 on 8/31/06; Rep. Ted Lieu voted AYE; approved by Gov. Schwarzenegger, 9/27/06
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Sep 27, 2006
Tom Steyer:
Cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
Report on Tom Steyer's stance and spending on ballot initiatives: - California Proposition 23, the Suspension of AB 32 (2010)
- Steyer Opposed; Steyer spent $5.49 million; outcome: Defeated
- Proposition 23, which would have
suspended AB 32, the "Global Warming Act of 2006," was on the November 2, 2010 ballot in California as an initiated state statute, where it was defeated.
- AB 32 was passed by the California State Legislature and signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
-
AB 32 required that greenhouse gas emission levels in the state be cut to 1990 levels by 2020.
- In their campaigns for and against Proposition 23, supporters and opponents each adopted nicknames for the measure clarifying their respective views of it.
Supporters called Proposition 23 the California Jobs Initiative, and opponents called it the Dirty Energy Proposition. Supporters of the measure filed a lawsuit that resulted in a change to the measure's title and summary.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on California ballot measure voting records
Jul 2, 2019
Travis Allen:
Voted NO on awaiting scientific study before ok to fracking
Excerpts from Legislative Counsel's Digest:- This bill would require, by 2015, an independent scientific study on well stimulation treatments, including acid well stimulation & hydraulic fracturing.
- Regulates disposition of well
stimulation fluids.
- The bill requires a permit prior to performing a well stimulation treatment.
- Requires a supplier claiming trade secret protection for the chemical composition of additives used in a well stimulation treatment to disclose the
composition to the division.
Status:Passed House, 54-20-4; passed Senate 29-8-2; signed by Gov.Brown, 9/20/2013OnTheIssues Explanation: "Fracking" extracts more oil and gas from otherwise non-productive wells. The
controversy includes that fracking causes earthquakes (hence the "scientific study"), as well as issues about disposal of the large volumes of potentially toxic liquids used. This bill slows the implementation of fracking. (Travis Allen voted NAY).
Source: California legislative voting records: SB 4
Sep 11, 2013
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