Flanked by legislative leaders, Gov. Jerry Brown said new measures approved on Wednesday would be a milestone for the state’s climate change policies.
“This is a real commitment backed up by real power,” he said during a Capitol press conference.
Brown and top lawmakers spoke with reporters shortly after the Legislature gave their final stamp of approval to the two bills, a stark change in fortune after they appeared to lack the necessary support earlier this month. The governor has said he plans to sign the bills.
One measure, Senate Bill 32 from Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills), would extend and expand California’s target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The current goal is to hit 1990 levels by 2020; the new proposal would require the state to reduce emissions by another 40% by 2030.
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.@JerryBrownGov: "We'll have more battles & we'll have more victories." #SB32 #AB197 #ActOnClimate pic.twitter.com/25Gy8a9O9c
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 24, 2016
Great news for California's clean-energy economy. Senate just sent #SB32 go the desk of @JerryBrownGov pic.twitter.com/OkdcdLGn6y
— Senator Fran Pavley (@SenatorPavley) August 24, 2016
AB 197 and SB 32 usher in a new era for climate policy in the state. California has proven that economic growth… https://t.co/R42XyjqYc5
— Asm. Eduardo Garcia (@AsmEGarciaAD56) August 23, 2016
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