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Legislative Update: Corporate Accountability for Climate Change

By Melanie Curry | Jan 27, 2021 | No Comments

Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and two co-author Assemblymembers Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) introduced S.B. 260, the Climate Corporate Accountability Act.

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Governor Signs Housing, Sustainable Transportation Bills

By Melanie Curry | Sep 29, 2020 | No Comments

But he vetoes a bill declaring housing as a human right, inconsistent with his willingness to set aspirational goals in other areas (such as electric vehicle mandates)

Bill to Streamline Transit, Bike, Pedestrian Projects Sails Through to the Governor

By Melanie Curry | Aug 31, 2020 | No Comments

It's a tiny beginning towards balancing the scales between car travel and cleaner, more sustainable modes.

Bill That Would Have Crushed Bike and Scooter-Share Amended

By Kea Wilson | Aug 27, 2020 | No Comments

AB 1268 would have made e-scooter-share and e-bike-share companies functionally uninsurable — until advocates successfully pressured California to amend the controversial bill.

This Bill Could Kill Bike and Scooter Share in California

By Kea Wilson | Aug 25, 2020 | No Comments

Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.

Legislative Update: Deadlines under COVID Pressures

By Melanie Curry | Aug 21, 2020 | No Comments

Today is the last day to amend bills in Sacramento. August 31 is the last day to reconcile bills in both houses. The legislative agenda has been pared to the bone, but pressure is high to get some kind of housing fixes passed. While the Judicial Council removed its moratorium on evictions during COVID, leaving […]

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