Legislative News
Councilmember Paul Koretz introduced a Motion to help protect citizens that included mask requirements at the onset of the pandemic and pushes to enforce mask-wearing by individuals. To read Council File #20-0429, click here.
State Assembly Bill 3030 (AB 3030) - Land and Ocean Conservation
The Convention on Biological Diversity, a global treaty that has been ratified by every United Nations member country, except the United States, aims at protecting 30% of Earth’s lands and waters by 2030. In California, 22% of the state’s land area and 15% of its coastal waters are protected.
"The COVID-19 pandemic is the loudest wake-up call we’ve had in recent history. Researchers have found that habitat destruction and biodiversity loss are making it easier for this kind of virus to spread.” (Enric Sala).
For more information on this important environmental Bill, see links below:
California Legislative Information on AB 3030
LOS ANGELES TIMES “Boiling Point: The ’30 by 30’ plan to save the natural world”
State Assembly Bill 3279 (AB 3079) - A bad bill that will weaken laws that safeguard environmental and public health
The CEQA checklist
This Bill will gut housing protections for vulnerable groups
For more information, see links below:
California Legislative information link:
AB-3279 California Environmental Quality Act: administrative and judicial procedures
THE SACRAMENTO BEE “California legislature should not gut housing protections for vulnerable groups”
SIERRA CLUB “Sierra Club California Legislative Priority List 2020 (June 17, 2020)
