2004 Legislative Wrap-up

Legislature passes important bills; Governor faces moment of truth

Photovoltaic solar panels like this one could appear on new houses in California if the Governor signs AB 135.

Governor Schwarzenegger is now in the hot seat, with an impressive suite of environmental bills on his desk waiting for his signature. Read about the important bills we passed through the Legislature.

Does California need CPR?

Public input encouraged on plan with significant environmental implications

The California Performance Review (CPR), commissioned by the Governor, could have significant impact on Californians' ability to weigh in on important environmental decisions. Read our take on the plan and a call to action.

Breaking news! The AP reports that oil company ChevronTexaco had a significant role in drafting CPR—read the article.

CLCV and the Governor: face to face

Representatives of thirty environmental groups, including CLCV, met with Governor Schwarzenegger in August. Find out how our meeting went.

CLCV met with Schwarzenegger in Sacramento. "He acted like a governor," said one presenter.

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger must sign our priority bills into law by September 30:

1. AB 2042 will reduce port pollution.
2. AB 923 will increase funding to reduce diesel emissions.
3. SB 391 will make pesticide drift offenders cover their victims' medical costs.

Please write, fax, or email him, urging him to sign all of these bills. A handwritten letter or fax is most effective.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Fax: 916-445-4633
Governor's email form

CLCV events:

Meet Mayor Gavin Newsom at our Environmental Leadership Forum (ELF) meeting in San Francisco Thursday 9/16. Find out more.

California Performance Review Public Hearing 10 am - 4 pm Friday 9/17 at Cal State Fresno. Find out more.

Discuss the California Performance Review at an Environmental Justice Community Forum Monday 9/20 in Los Angeles. Find out more.

11/2, of course, is the date of the general election—less than two months away! See our endorsements and get out the vote for environmental candidates.

Do you have extra time between now and November? Make a difference by volunteering for the Environmental Victory Project and convince swing voters in battleground states to vote environmentally!

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