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SB 1300

Natural Resources Agency: Secretariat for International Climate Coordination and Cooperation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Stern

SB 1300 initiates legislative review of California's Global Warming Solutions Act implementation and climate policy framework through committee examination and upcoming hearing.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 2.) (June 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · SB 1300

Legislative bill overview

SB 1300 appears to be a report or follow-up measure related to California's landmark 2006 Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32). The bill has recently been introduced and is currently in early legislative stages, having been referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality for examination.

Why is this important

California's climate policies have served as a model for other states and influenced national climate discussions. Any report or modification to the Global Warming Solutions Act framework affects the state's $39+ billion cap-and-trade program and broader decarbonization targets, with implications for energy costs, emissions reduction timelines, and business compliance requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of review: Whether the report examines effectiveness of existing emissions reductions or proposes new regulatory changes that could increase costs for businesses and consumers
  • Cap-and-trade program modifications: Potential adjustments to the current cap-and-trade system could affect permit prices and energy pricing across the state
  • Timeline and targets: Proposed changes to existing 2030 or 2045 emissions reduction targets may create certainty or uncertainty for industries dependent on long-term planning

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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