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SR 36

Relative to the Paris Accords.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse Arreguín and 4 co-sponsors

California affirms commitment to Paris Climate Accord through adopted state resolution, directing policy alignment with international emissions reduction and temperature control goals.

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 29. Noes 9. Page 1236.)
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Bill Summary · SR 36

Legislative bill overview

SR 36 is a California state resolution that affirms the state's commitment to the Paris Climate Accord framework and pledges to align state policies with its goals of limiting global temperature rise. The resolution was adopted by the California State Senate with bipartisan support and calls for continued investment in climate action initiatives consistent with international climate commitments.

Why is this important

California is the world's fifth-largest economy and a leader in climate policy, making its formal alignment with the Paris Accord symbolically and practically significant for both domestic and international climate efforts. The resolution reinforces legislative commitment to emissions reductions targets and could influence how state agencies prioritize climate-related funding and regulatory decisions moving forward.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and economic impact: Critics may argue that aggressive Paris Accord compliance measures increase business operating costs and energy prices for residents without proportional global emissions reduction from other nations
  • Federal-state authority tensions: Questions about whether California should unilaterally commit to international frameworks or whether such commitments should align with federal policy positions
  • Implementation specificity: The resolution affirms commitment but contains limited detail on concrete mechanisms, enforcement, and funding sources for achieving Paris Accord targets

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

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