OAKLAND, CA — Today, California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement in response to AB 1866 (Hart, Smallwood-Cuevas), AB 2716 (Bryan), and AB 3233 (Addis) being signed into law.
Statement from Mary Creasman, Chief Executive Officer, California Environmental Voters:
“AB 1866 (Hart, Smallwood-Cuevas), AB 2716 (Bryan), and AB 3233 (Addis) are not just about cleaning up or regulating oil wells, they address longstanding injustices for low-income and frontline communities that have been disproportionately affected by corporate polluters. For too long, these communities have lived with the risks of abandoned oil wells, toxic emissions, and without meaningful protection.
These laws reflect a commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of people over corporate interests. By holding polluters accountable for their impact and empowering local governments to make decisions about oil and gas operations in their own backyards, we are finally giving Californians the tools to fight for cleaner air, safer neighborhoods, and a greener future. We are grateful to Governor Newsom and Assemblymembers Hart, Smallwood-Cuevas, Bryan, and Addis for their tireless leadership in making this vision a reality.”
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CONTACT:
Erika Guzman Cornejo
310-755-1615
erika@envirovoters.org
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