An emergency bill written to free up a backlog of state-required emission credits has received a new title, but retains the same purpose - circumventing a recent legal ruling that has made it fiscally impossible for new and expanding businesses to buy emission credits from state air quality regulators.
The bill, formerly known as SB 696, is now SB 827. It passed the State Senate this week on a 21-3 vote, and will go before the state assembly Sept. 8 before heading to the governor's desk, where it's expected to be signed before month's end.
The bill, supported by regional air quality regulators, was written by State Sen. Rod Wright, D-Long Beach. Because it's considered "emergency" legislation, it requires 2/3 passage in both state legislative houses.
Read more about the bill here or visit the "Yes on 696" campaign.
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