California Legislature Considering More Ambitious Climate Goals

Two bills under consideration mirror some of Governor Newsom’s proposals presented to the state legislature August 12.

Two bills under consideration by the California State Assembly would codify a number of Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent climate proposals. SB 1020, known as the Clean Energy, Jobs, and Affordability Act of 2022, would establish 2035 targets for renewable energy. AB 1395, known as the California Climate Crisis Act, would codify the state policy to achieve…