Climate change policy spans various areas of interest to California counties, particularly in rural communities where wildfire, water quality and supply, land use authority, solid waste issues, and agriculture are of major concern. RCRC has been engaged in federal and state climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts since the passage of AB 32, and advocates for rural interests as additional regulations, programs, and strategies are adopted.
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Advocacy Letters
AIR QUALITY - 2025-2026 Legislative Session
AB 839
- April 11, 2025 - Letter to Author
- April 14, 2025 - Letter to Committee
- April 23, 2025 - Letter to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- May 8, 2025 - Letter to Assembly Appropriations Committee
AB 911
- March 17, 2025 - Letter to Assembly Transportation Committee
- May 6, 2025 - Letter to Assembly Appropriations Committee
SB 496
AIR QUALITY - 2023-2024 Legislative Session
AB 985
AB 2266
Reconsideration of National Ambient AQ Standards for Particulate Matter
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POLICY LEADS
Staci Heaton
Senior Policy Advocate