Environment California released its scorecard for the 120 members of the 2006 California Legislature. Ten senators and 31 assembly members scored a perfect 100 percent for the 2006 session.
“With so many special interests lobbying in Sacramento, Environment California is an independent voice for the environment. We applaud and thank the 41 legislators who scored 100 percent because they consistently put the quality of California’s environment ahead of powerful interests,” said Dan Jacobson, legislative director for Environment California.
“In particular, we want to single out Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez. Not only was he instrumental in passing AB 32, the nation’s first cap on global warming pollution, his leadership also helped pass other significant legislation to increase renewable power, reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals, and clean our air.”
The scorecard provides California voters with a non-partisan look at how their elected official voted so they can make form their own opinion on how well their legislator is performing.
In 2006, California took significant to become a world leader in solar power, protect our wild forest and coast—and most, significantly, to curb global warming pollution. We scored these, and other critical environmental votes.
The Legislature passed, and the governor signed, AB 32 (Nuñez/Pavley), which created the first ever statewide cap on global warming emissions.
In addition, the Legislature passed the Million Solar Roofs Bill (SB1, Murray), which puts California on a track toward building 1 million solar roofs in the next 10 years.
“With the new legislative session already underway, Environment California looks forward to working with the speaker to protect California’s air, water and open spaces,” said Jacobson.
For a complete list of the 2006 winners and to review the 2007 Legislative agenda for Environment California visit www.EnvironmentCalifornia.org
