Legislation
- Title
- Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice Act
- Sponsored by
- Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo
- Status
- In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
- Analysis
- Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Requiring the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through various measures, including altering statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements so that after 2040 statewide greenhouse gas emissions are net negative; requiring the Department of the Environment to adopt a plan for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by December 31, 2022; establishing a Climate Crisis Council to develop a plan to meet the reduction targets set out in the Act; establishing a greenhouse gas pollution fee on certain fuels; etc.
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2-1201, 2-1202, 2-1204.1, 2-1205, 2-1211, 2-1215 through 2-1225 )
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6-226 )
(
2016 )
Last Updated: 7/8/2022 2:10 PM