SB 32

Another Key Climate Bill Lost in California

On the heels of losing an oil reduction mandate due to lobbying by Big Oil, another key climate bill failed to pass—setting greenhouse gas reduction targets beyond 2020. An oil pipeline safety bill resulting from Santa Barbara spill passed.

September 14, 2015 - Los Angeles Times

SB 32 to Pick Up Where AB 32 Leaves Off

California's landmark climate legislation, AB 32, ends in five years; i.e., the target year for emissions reduction is 2020, after which there will be no comparable legislation targeting a future year. SB 32 sets emission reduction goals for 2050.

March 12, 2015 - Capitol Weekly

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