Air Quality & Emissions

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Greenhouse gases: report.

Extends indefinitely the annual reporting requirement on greenhouse gas emissions economic impacts. Establishes a committee of five experts to oversee emissions trading market design. Requires public hearings to review economic impact reports on greenhouse gas reduction targets. Mandates committee members have relevant backgrounds and no financial conflicts of interest.

Greenhouse gases: report.

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Extends indefinitely the annual reporting requirement on greenhouse gas emissions economic impacts. Establishes a committee of five experts to oversee emissions trading market design. Requires public hearings to review economic impact reports on greenhouse gas reduction targets. Mandates committee members have relevant backgrounds and no financial conflicts of interest.

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California Workforce Development Board: port automation.

Establishes a 17-member industry panel to address automation impacts at California seaports through 2029. Requires monthly stakeholder meetings to develop recommendations on port automation security and workforce impacts. Mandates final recommendations from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency by July 2027. Requires legislative funding approval before implementation of any proposed measures.

California Workforce Development Board: port automation.

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Establishes a 17-member industry panel to address automation impacts at California seaports through 2029. Requires monthly stakeholder meetings to develop recommendations on port automation security and workforce impacts. Mandates final recommendations from the Labor and Workforce Development Agency by July 2027. Requires legislative funding approval before implementation of any proposed measures.

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Agricultural workers: wages, hours, and working conditions: definitions.

Excludes sheepherders and goat herders from agricultural worker overtime protections. Modifies existing labor laws to create separate classification for herding occupations. Affects wage and hour requirements for herding workers previously covered under agricultural rules.

Agricultural workers: wages, hours, and working conditions: definitions.

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Excludes sheepherders and goat herders from agricultural worker overtime protections. Modifies existing labor laws to create separate classification for herding occupations. Affects wage and hour requirements for herding workers previously covered under agricultural rules.

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California Contractor Climate Transparency Act.

Requires state contractors to report their annual greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2026. Mandates large contractors earning over $25 million from state contracts to disclose all emissions and climate risks. Requires contractors earning $5-25 million to report direct and purchased energy emissions only. Builds upon existing climate reporting laws to increase transparency in state contracting.

California Contractor Climate Transparency Act.

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Requires state contractors to report their annual greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2026. Mandates large contractors earning over $25 million from state contracts to disclose all emissions and climate risks. Requires contractors earning $5-25 million to report direct and purchased energy emissions only. Builds upon existing climate reporting laws to increase transparency in state contracting.

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Zero-emission vehicles: workforce development: Clean Energy Workforce Training Council.

Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to create training programs for zero-emission vehicle technicians. Proposes establishing a council to analyze workforce and infrastructure needs for clean energy technologies.

Zero-emission vehicles: workforce development: Clean Energy Workforce Training Council.

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Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to create training programs for zero-emission vehicle technicians. Proposes establishing a council to analyze workforce and infrastructure needs for clean energy technologies.

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Ports: truck drivers.

Requires trucking companies to verify employee status and tax compliance before entering major California ports. Mandates ports to publish trucking company compliance information on their websites. Requires ports to submit detailed monthly reports about truck entries to the Labor Commissioner. Imposes a $100,000 penalty for providing false information about compliance requirements.

Ports: truck drivers.

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Requires trucking companies to verify employee status and tax compliance before entering major California ports. Mandates ports to publish trucking company compliance information on their websites. Requires ports to submit detailed monthly reports about truck entries to the Labor Commissioner. Imposes a $100,000 penalty for providing false information about compliance requirements.

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Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025.

Establishes a Climate Superfund Program requiring major fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages from 1990-2024. Requires companies responsible for over 1 billion metric tons of emissions to pay their proportional share of damages. Mandates that 40% of collected funds benefit disadvantaged communities impacted by climate change. Creates enforcement mechanisms including business license revocation for companies that fail to pay assessed costs.

Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025.

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Establishes a Climate Superfund Program requiring major fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages from 1990-2024. Requires companies responsible for over 1 billion metric tons of emissions to pay their proportional share of damages. Mandates that 40% of collected funds benefit disadvantaged communities impacted by climate change. Creates enforcement mechanisms including business license revocation for companies that fail to pay assessed costs.

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Air pollution control and air quality management districts: permit information: internet website.

Requires air districts to publish online maps showing locations and details of facilities with air pollution permits. Mandates public disclosure of emission credits, control technologies, and contact information for each permitted facility. Empowers communities to monitor local air pollution sources through enhanced permit transparency. Allows districts to levy fees to cover costs of implementing the online mapping system.

Air pollution control and air quality management districts: permit information: internet website.

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Requires air districts to publish online maps showing locations and details of facilities with air pollution permits. Mandates public disclosure of emission credits, control technologies, and contact information for each permitted facility. Empowers communities to monitor local air pollution sources through enhanced permit transparency. Allows districts to levy fees to cover costs of implementing the online mapping system.

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Transit operators: paratransit: recertification of eligibility.

Eliminates recertification requirements for paratransit users with permanent disabilities starting January 2027. Allows temporary paratransit eligibility for up to 180 days with a maximum of six consecutive renewals. Permits eligibility reviews only when expanding services due to worsening conditions or additional disabilities.

Transit operators: paratransit: recertification of eligibility.

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Eliminates recertification requirements for paratransit users with permanent disabilities starting January 2027. Allows temporary paratransit eligibility for up to 180 days with a maximum of six consecutive renewals. Permits eligibility reviews only when expanding services due to worsening conditions or additional disabilities.

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Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025.

Establishes a Climate Superfund Program requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages from 1990-2024. Requires companies responsible for over 1 billion metric tons of emissions to pay into the fund by October 2026. Mandates at least 40% of collected funds benefit disadvantaged communities impacted by climate change. Creates enforcement mechanisms including business license revocation and 10% annual late fees for non-payment.

Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025.

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Establishes a Climate Superfund Program requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages from 1990-2024. Requires companies responsible for over 1 billion metric tons of emissions to pay into the fund by October 2026. Mandates at least 40% of collected funds benefit disadvantaged communities impacted by climate change. Creates enforcement mechanisms including business license revocation and 10% annual late fees for non-payment.

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Climate change: market-based compliance mechanism: price ceiling.

Updates California's carbon pricing system to use EPA's 2023 social cost of carbon calculations. Maintains emission allowance price controls through 2030 to protect businesses and consumers. Requires detailed progress reports to the Legislature on meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets. Allows up to 6% of emissions obligations to be met through carbon offset credits by 2026.

Climate change: market-based compliance mechanism: price ceiling.

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Updates California's carbon pricing system to use EPA's 2023 social cost of carbon calculations. Maintains emission allowance price controls through 2030 to protect businesses and consumers. Requires detailed progress reports to the Legislature on meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets. Allows up to 6% of emissions obligations to be met through carbon offset credits by 2026.

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Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Program.

Establishes a $50 million state program to purchase carbon dioxide removal credits from California projects by 2035. Requires carbon removal projects to provide community benefits and maintain carbon storage for at least 100 years. Limits purchases to $25 million per project category and $12.5 million per individual project sponsor. Prohibits using carbon removal for oil recovery or using biomass except from agricultural and forest waste.

Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Program.

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Establishes a $50 million state program to purchase carbon dioxide removal credits from California projects by 2035. Requires carbon removal projects to provide community benefits and maintain carbon storage for at least 100 years. Limits purchases to $25 million per project category and $12.5 million per individual project sponsor. Prohibits using carbon removal for oil recovery or using biomass except from agricultural and forest waste.

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Methane emissions: petroleum and natural gas producing low methane emissions.

Requires California state agencies to prioritize reducing methane emissions from imported oil and natural gas. Establishes a certification standard by 2026 for oil and gas producers with low methane emissions. Mandates annual reporting of methane emissions data from utilities and large gas users starting 2027. Encourages state agencies to procure natural gas from certified low-emission sources when cost-effective.

Methane emissions: petroleum and natural gas producing low methane emissions.

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Requires California state agencies to prioritize reducing methane emissions from imported oil and natural gas. Establishes a certification standard by 2026 for oil and gas producers with low methane emissions. Mandates annual reporting of methane emissions data from utilities and large gas users starting 2027. Encourages state agencies to procure natural gas from certified low-emission sources when cost-effective.

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Air basins.

Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to create future legislation related to clean air basins.

Air basins.

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Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to create future legislation related to clean air basins.

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South Coast Air Quality Management District: air quality.

Requires aggregate facilities near homes and schools to control dust emissions through new monitoring systems by 2027. Mandates facilities to maintain storage piles under 8 feet tall and install protective fencing around the property. Requires full enclosure of storage piles by July 2027 for facilities repeatedly exceeding pollution limits. Establishes monthly inspections for facilities that exceed particulate matter limits near sensitive areas.

South Coast Air Quality Management District: air quality.

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Requires aggregate facilities near homes and schools to control dust emissions through new monitoring systems by 2027. Mandates facilities to maintain storage piles under 8 feet tall and install protective fencing around the property. Requires full enclosure of storage piles by July 2027 for facilities repeatedly exceeding pollution limits. Establishes monthly inspections for facilities that exceed particulate matter limits near sensitive areas.

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State Air Resources Board: regional air quality incident response program.

Establishes a statewide network of emergency air quality monitoring centers to respond to environmental disasters. Requires at least one monitoring center in Southern California's air quality management district. Creates a State Air Quality Health Officer position to coordinate emergency response and public health data. Mandates coordination between state and local agencies during air quality emergencies.

State Air Resources Board: regional air quality incident response program.

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Establishes a statewide network of emergency air quality monitoring centers to respond to environmental disasters. Requires at least one monitoring center in Southern California's air quality management district. Creates a State Air Quality Health Officer position to coordinate emergency response and public health data. Mandates coordination between state and local agencies during air quality emergencies.

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Marine Carbon Initiative.

Establishes a Marine Carbon Initiative to research and develop ocean-based methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Creates a 7-member Marine Carbon Council by July 2027 to guide research and make recommendations on marine carbon removal. Launches a competitive grant program by August 2028 to fund marine carbon removal research projects in California. Allocates $2 million annually for seven years to support marine carbon removal research and development.

Marine Carbon Initiative.

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Establishes a Marine Carbon Initiative to research and develop ocean-based methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Creates a 7-member Marine Carbon Council by July 2027 to guide research and make recommendations on marine carbon removal. Launches a competitive grant program by August 2028 to fund marine carbon removal research projects in California. Allocates $2 million annually for seven years to support marine carbon removal research and development.

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Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation: appeals advisory committee: exemptions.

Establishes a new appeals committee to review denied exemption requests for clean fleet regulations. Requires the committee to make recommendations on appeals within 60 days of submission. Exempts emergency response and support vehicles from zero-emission vehicle requirements. Prohibits requiring fleet owners to show purchase agreements when requesting transition deadline extensions.

Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation: appeals advisory committee: exemptions.

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Establishes a new appeals committee to review denied exemption requests for clean fleet regulations. Requires the committee to make recommendations on appeals within 60 days of submission. Exempts emergency response and support vehicles from zero-emission vehicle requirements. Prohibits requiring fleet owners to show purchase agreements when requesting transition deadline extensions.

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State Air Resources Board: regulatory authority: revocation.

Revokes the Air Resources Board's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions after January 1, 2026. Transforms the Air Resources Board into an advisory body that can only propose measures to the Legislature. Preserves all existing Air Resources Board regulations enacted before January 1, 2026.

State Air Resources Board: regulatory authority: revocation.

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Revokes the Air Resources Board's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions after January 1, 2026. Transforms the Air Resources Board into an advisory body that can only propose measures to the Legislature. Preserves all existing Air Resources Board regulations enacted before January 1, 2026.

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Air pollution: indirect sources: toxic air contaminants.

Expands state authority to regulate indirect sources of air pollution like ports and warehouses. Establishes new fees on facilities and vehicles to fund air pollution control programs. Creates a statewide reporting system to track emissions from indirect sources and visiting vehicles. Prioritizes pollution controls in disadvantaged communities near major transportation hubs.

Air pollution: indirect sources: toxic air contaminants.

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Expands state authority to regulate indirect sources of air pollution like ports and warehouses. Establishes new fees on facilities and vehicles to fund air pollution control programs. Creates a statewide reporting system to track emissions from indirect sources and visiting vehicles. Prioritizes pollution controls in disadvantaged communities near major transportation hubs.

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Public resources: transportation of carbon dioxide.

Establishes new safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines to support California's climate goals by April 2026. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to shut down carbon dioxide pipelines that violate safety standards or pose risks. Requires all carbon dioxide pipelines to meet strict state safety standards before transporting captured carbon. Mandates existing pipelines be upgraded to meet new safety requirements within a timeline set by regulators.

Public resources: transportation of carbon dioxide.

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Establishes new safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines to support California's climate goals by April 2026. Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to shut down carbon dioxide pipelines that violate safety standards or pose risks. Requires all carbon dioxide pipelines to meet strict state safety standards before transporting captured carbon. Mandates existing pipelines be upgraded to meet new safety requirements within a timeline set by regulators.

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California Environmental Quality Act: expedited judicial review: sustainable aviation fuel projects.

Authorizes the Governor to certify up to three sustainable aviation fuel projects for expedited environmental review. Requires certified projects to demonstrate zero net increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Mandates project applicants to pay all legal costs for environmental review challenges. Requires public disclosure of certification materials 15 days before project approval.

California Environmental Quality Act: expedited judicial review: sustainable aviation fuel projects.

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Authorizes the Governor to certify up to three sustainable aviation fuel projects for expedited environmental review. Requires certified projects to demonstrate zero net increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Mandates project applicants to pay all legal costs for environmental review challenges. Requires public disclosure of certification materials 15 days before project approval.

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State Air Resources Board: membership: removal: regulations: review.

Authorizes the Legislature to remove Air Resources Board members for incompetence or corruption. Requires economic analysis for regulations costing California consumers over $10 million. Mandates publication of all board documents 72 hours before votes with no last-minute changes. Adds two non-voting legislative members to the Air Resources Board.

State Air Resources Board: membership: removal: regulations: review.

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Authorizes the Legislature to remove Air Resources Board members for incompetence or corruption. Requires economic analysis for regulations costing California consumers over $10 million. Mandates publication of all board documents 72 hours before votes with no last-minute changes. Adds two non-voting legislative members to the Air Resources Board.

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Planning and zoning: logistics use: truck routes.

Makes technical changes to clarify warehouse design standards and truck routing requirements for logistics facilities.

Planning and zoning: logistics use: truck routes.

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Makes technical changes to clarify warehouse design standards and truck routing requirements for logistics facilities.

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Hydrofluorocarbon gases: sale and distribution prohibition: exemptions.

Restricts the sale of hydrofluorocarbon gases that exceed specific global warming potential limits by 2025. Creates new certification requirements for reclaimed refrigerants with strict quality standards. Prohibits state facilities from using high-emission refrigerants in equipment repairs after January 2025. Maintains medical exemptions for inhalers through December 2030.

Hydrofluorocarbon gases: sale and distribution prohibition: exemptions.

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Restricts the sale of hydrofluorocarbon gases that exceed specific global warming potential limits by 2025. Creates new certification requirements for reclaimed refrigerants with strict quality standards. Prohibits state facilities from using high-emission refrigerants in equipment repairs after January 2025. Maintains medical exemptions for inhalers through December 2030.