State Air Resources Board: Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
- Requires revision of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard by 2026 to reduce costs for California drivers.
- Mandates analysis of how carbon credit costs are passed through to consumers at the pump.
- Prioritizes policy changes that benefit individual drivers through revised carbon credit structures.
- Evaluates opportunities to prioritize in-state projects while maintaining program effectiveness.
Senator Hurtado's proposal to revise California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) directs the State Air Resources Board to evaluate and modify the program's impact on drivers' costs by January 2026. The legislation requires the Board to conduct a comprehensive analysis of how carbon credit costs affect fuel prices and compare this assessment with previous methodological approaches.
The bill outlines specific requirements for the Board's review process, including an examination of carbon credit structures and potential adjustments to benefit individual drivers. The Board must evaluate opportunities to prioritize in-state projects while remaining compliant with state and federal law, and analyze how modifications to the Credit Clearance Market's price cap would affect program costs and investment capabilities.
This directive builds upon existing greenhouse gas reduction frameworks established by the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which designated the Air Resources Board as the primary authority for monitoring and regulating emissions sources. The Legislature's findings note California's role in addressing climate change through programs like the LCFS while acknowledging the need to consider consumer costs in policy implementation.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | PASS |
- Requires revision of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard by 2026 to reduce costs for California drivers.
- Mandates analysis of how carbon credit costs are passed through to consumers at the pump.
- Prioritizes policy changes that benefit individual drivers through revised carbon credit structures.
- Evaluates opportunities to prioritize in-state projects while maintaining program effectiveness.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Hurtado's proposal to revise California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) directs the State Air Resources Board to evaluate and modify the program's impact on drivers' costs by January 2026. The legislation requires the Board to conduct a comprehensive analysis of how carbon credit costs affect fuel prices and compare this assessment with previous methodological approaches.
The bill outlines specific requirements for the Board's review process, including an examination of carbon credit structures and potential adjustments to benefit individual drivers. The Board must evaluate opportunities to prioritize in-state projects while remaining compliant with state and federal law, and analyze how modifications to the Credit Clearance Market's price cap would affect program costs and investment capabilities.
This directive builds upon existing greenhouse gas reduction frameworks established by the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which designated the Air Resources Board as the primary authority for monitoring and regulating emissions sources. The Legislature's findings note California's role in addressing climate change through programs like the LCFS while acknowledging the need to consider consumer costs in policy implementation.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |