State Air Resources Board: membership: removal: regulations: review.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Environmental Quality
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how members of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) can be removed. It allows any member to be removed by the Legislature for reasons like dereliction of duty, corruption, or incompetence. Additionally, the bill requires CARB to consult with the Legislative Analyst for regulations that could cost California consumers over $10 million, ensuring an independent economic assessment is conducted and published. Finally, it mandates that all final regulations, resolutions, and supporting documents be made publicly available at least 72 hours before a vote.
Key provisions
- Allows any CARB member to be removed by the Legislature for misconduct.
- Requires CARB to consult with the Legislative Analyst for regulations costing over $10 million.
- Mandates the Legislative Analyst conduct an economic analysis of proposed regulations.
- Requires CARB to publish the Legislative Analyst’s report and its response to it before adopting a regulation.
- Requires CARB to make final regulations, resolutions, and supporting documents publicly available 72 hours before a vote.
- Establishes requirements for board member qualifications, including representation from diverse communities.
- Specifies the process for filling vacancies on the board.
- Requires ex officio members of the legislature to serve on the board.
Who is affected
- California Air Resources Board (CARB)
- California Consumers
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