Legislation

Approaching the Final Stretch: Only a Few Weeks Left in Legislative Session

Last week, the Legislature returned to session for its final month. The following are bills the Planning and Conservation League are closely tracking. Many of...

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State Parks Advocacy Day: They Came, They Cried, They Passed

On Tuesday, over 150 state park advocates gathered at the Capitol to show their support for state parks. California’s state parks system has faced...

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Legislation

Put The Spoon Down And Step Away From The Bowl: Bill Aims To Ban Shark Fish Soup

On Tuesday, legislation aimed to stop the brutal and inhumane practice of shark finning passed unanimously from it first policy committee. Assembly Bill 376,...

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Legislation, Press Releases, Water

New Bill Highlights Loopholes In Upcoming Water Bond

On Tuesday, the Senate Natural Resources and Water committee voted to pass AB 2775 (Huffman and Cogdill), a bill that tacitly acknowledges one of the fatal...

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Climate, Legislation, Press Releases, Water

Environment And Public Health Win Big In The State Legislature

This week the state legislature took major steps toward reducing ocean pollution, increasing water recycling, improving habitat management, and cleaning up our...

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