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SCR 50

Relative to climate change.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 56 co-sponsors

California legislature adopts SCR 50, a concurrent resolution addressing climate change that signals legislative intent but does not create binding legal obligations.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 149, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SCR 50

Legislative bill overview

SCR 50 is a California Senate Concurrent Resolution that addresses climate change policy. As a concurrent resolution (rather than a law), it expresses the legislature's position or intent on the matter without creating binding legal requirements. The bill was adopted by both chambers and chaptered in July 2025.

Why is this important

Concurrent resolutions serve as official statements of legislative will and can direct state agencies, influence budget priorities, or set policy direction. In California's context, climate-related resolutions can signal commitment to environmental goals, potentially affecting how agencies like the California Air Resources Board or Energy Commission prioritize their work and resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Non-binding nature: Unlike bills that become law, resolutions don't create enforceable mandates, limiting their concrete impact on climate policy implementation
  • Specificity unclear: Without access to the resolution's full text, the exact climate actions or targets it endorses remain unspecified—it could range from symbolic support to directing substantial regulatory action
  • Bipartisan sponsorship: The diverse sponsor list (including both apparent conservative and progressive names) suggests either broad consensus or potential compromise language that may not satisfy climate advocates seeking aggressive action

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

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