Ballotpedia.org political website: on Environment
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
Ben Carson:
Deregulation includes land use & federal housing policy
Trump made deregulation a key part of his 2016 campaign platform, and Carson noted that deregulation includes federal regulations related to housing policy. In his opening statement, he said, "President-Elect Trump has talked about the importance of
deregulation. That applies to housing as well. Overly burdensome housing regulations are bad for everyone and are increasing income inequality.
But when land use for local housing supply is less regulated, workers of all skill types will choose to move to the productive locations. Many forms of land use regulation have perpetuated segregation.
Complex webs of covenants and zoning ordinances across U.S. cities--in particular for low-density development--superimposed on already highly-segregated neighborhoods, have slowed integration."
Source: Ballotpedia.org: 2017 Trump transition confirmation hearings
Jan 13, 2017
Betsy Sweet:
Reduce, re-use, recycle
Go green. Build green. Reduce, re-use, recycle. Make Maine a leader in green economics, increase tourism based on our policies.Bolster the Land for Maine's Future Program. A political football under LePage, it's time to let them do what they do well.
Create a statewide trails network. Maine is sprouting up local trails across the state. I will support local trails and develop connections between trails so that people can hike, run, and bike safely from Kittery to Madawaska.
Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection: 2018 Maine Governor race
Nov 1, 2018
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:
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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
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:
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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
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:
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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 Callahan:
Constitution disallows so much federal land ownership
Federal Lands: The Federal Government has not been following the U.S. Constitution, nor the O&C Lands Act in regards to Federal lands. 53% of Oregon is "supposedly" owned by the Federal Government.
I was recently in Nevada, and 90% of Nevada is "supposedly" owned by the Federal Government. This clearly indicates that the Federal Government is not following the U.S. Constitution.
Source: Ballotpedia.org on 2016 Oregon Senate race
Aug 31, 2016
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:
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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
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:
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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
Nancy Harris:
Enjoy clean air & clean water of our mountains & streams
We want our kids to have the opportunities to do meaningful work that pays well and does not pollute our environment.
We want to enjoy the places we live--the clean air and the clean water of our mountains and streams.
Source: Ballotpedia.org Candidate Connection: 2020 Idaho Senate race
Sep 9, 2019
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:
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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
Reilly Neill:
Apply science to best preserve our public lands
We need to tackle the tough issues of persistent drought, deluges, and wildfire across the state and continue work within our state agencies to identify and prepare for projected impacts in order to fortify Montana's economy and make it strong and
sustainable in the face of climate change. I believe in science. From stream flows to crop yields, science is an integral part of a modern economy. We need a Governor who will not undermine the labor of scientists across working every day on advances
in medical, agricultural and business fields across the state. We need to use studies and data from biology, engineering, physics, and other sciences in order to make wise decisions for the state.
The land in Montana is a special place, with
significance to us all, in some way or another, we are all part of this land where we live. Preserving our public lands and managing these lands so that future generations have rights to hunt, fish and recreate is a priority for me and many Montanans.
Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection: 2020 Montana Governor race
Sep 9, 2019
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:
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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
Rocky De La Fuente:
We bear responsibility as stewards of our planet
We are stewards of our planet, and we bear the responsibility to preserve the environment to the degree that we reasonably can. We cannot ignore science, but we must recognize that it is a two-edged sword.
While we cannot deny mankind's contribution to climate change, we also have to acknowledge that our attempts to mitigate the damage we do is driven by technological realities that we cannot legislate away.
Source: Ballotpedia.org review of 2016 Florida Senate race
Dec 31, 2019
Ryan Zinke:
Absolutely against transfer or sale of public land to states
Zinke's stance on federal lands was questioned during his 2016 campaign for re-election to the U.S. House. In the past, Zinke has opposed selling federal lands to the states for management.
He has, however, supported efforts to transfer some management of public lands to individual states. During his hearing, Zinke stated, "I am absolutely against transfer or sale of public land."
Source: Ballotpedia.org: 2017 Trump transition confirmation hearings
Jan 18, 2017
Ryan Zinke:
Smokey the Bear should be viewed as helpful, not as police
In response to Jeff Flake's (R-AZ) questions on coordination between federal enforcement and local residents, Zinke said, "I grew up where Smokey the Bear was revered. Who could not like Smokey the Bear? And now, in some parts, it's feared. When they
see Smokey the Bear, they think law enforcement rather than managing our forests. We have to come together to make sure our team out there is viewed as helpful." When Al Franken (D-MN) jokingly asked if Smokey is real, Zinke affirmed, "He's real to me."
Source: Ballotpedia.org: 2017 Trump transition confirmation hearings
Jan 18, 2017
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:
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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:
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:
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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 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
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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:
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:
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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
Yana Ludwig:
Restore basic ecological protections and public lands
Ecological Stability: 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.
We also need to restore our basic ecological protections that are being eroded under the Trump administration, and strengthen our system of public lands at all levels of public ownership.
Source: Ballotpedia.org Connection on 2020 Wyoming Senate race
Sep 9, 2019
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