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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.
• 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

Betsy Sweet: Invest in solar, wind, hydro, mass transit, & electric cars

Environment, Energy, Climate Change:
• Sign on to the United States Climate Alliance--I will add Maine to the 15 other states who have signed onto an alliance to achieve Paris Agreement climate goals by 2025.
• No state money or approvals for more fossil fuel use. No more pipelines, refineries, LNG facilities. Invest in solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and tidal sources so that Maine is energy independent by 2030.
• Support mass transit. Maine pays $4 per capita for mass transit; the national average is $45. Support systems of public transportation.
• Promote electric cars by ensuring charging stations available throughout state; convert state government fleet over time to electric cars; consider rebates for electric car purchases.
• Make state government a model green organization using renewable energy, green cars, walkable state campuses, and best sustainable practices.

Chris Sununu: Increase availability of baseload power; reduce energy rates

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

Mick Cornett: Move away from the oil and gas industry

Cornett is expected to gain support from the independent oil industry, while Stitt would be backed by Chamber of Commerce members and the largest oil producers.

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.
• 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

Reilly Neill: Find commonality to address man-made climate change

I'm interested in engaging with both sides of the aisle going forward to make sure Montana is prepared for climate variability in our state agencies. We need to build resiliency into our state systems to prepare for the future.

Ron DeSantis: No delay on Keystone pipeline for security & safety study

Ryan Zinke: Climate is changing; Man is an influence but what can we do?

Steven Cox: Save the world from the climatocalypse

1. Medicare for all
2. Saving the world from the climatocalypse.
3. Reinforcing ethics and transparency as a cornerstone of public service.

Q: What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

A: The risk of the climatocalypse.

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

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.

Yana Ludwig: See the realities of climate disruption unflinchingly

We must adopt the stance that we are all in this together and work for a collective solution to our economic woes, human rights crisis and climate crisis as one package.

I also believe firmly that blunting big corporations' power and empowering local communities to develop their own locally-appropriate economic answers is a critical cornerstone to the way forward for Wyoming and the US.

We need to pass and flesh out the Green New Deal, with special attention on fossil fuel states making the transition in a positive way for our communities, and the bipartisan Carbon Fee and Dividend bill.