AD HOC COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY   10.          
Meeting Date: 08/22/2016  
Subject: DISCUSS SB 32, Climate Pollution Reduction Beyond 2020, and CONSIDER referral to the Board of Supervisors.
Submitted For: John Kopchik,
Department: Conservation & Development
Referral No.: N/A  
Referral Name: DISCUSS SB 32, Climate Pollution Reduction Beyond 2020, and CONSIDER referral to the Board of Supervisors.
Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, DCD Contact: Jody London (925)674-7871
Referral History:
There is no referral history for this item.
Referral Update:
AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, will expire in 2020. The reduction limits established by AB for emissions of greenhouse gases will remain in place. SB 32 would establish Legislative direction for setting continuing emissions reduction targets. Staff did not have sufficient time to perform an in-depth analysis of the bill. The most current bill text, as well as a fact sheet from the author (Senator Fran Pavley) are attached.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
DISCUSS SB 32, Climate Pollution Reduction Beyond 2020 Healthier Communities And A Stronger Economy, and consider referral to Board of Supervisors to take a position on the bill.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments-Y
SB32 Text as of 8-17-16
SB 32 Fact Sheet