Bill > ABX113

This bill amends the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 by requiring the State Air Resources Board (ARB) to include greenhouse gas emissions from wildlands and forest fires in its existing statewide scoping plan for reducing emissions. The scoping plan, which is already mandated to be updated at least every five years, serves as a comprehensive strategy for achieving greenhouse gas reduction goals, specifically targeting a 40% reduction below the state's emissions limit by December 31, 2030. The bill adds a new requirement that the ARB explicitly account for emissions from wildlands and forest fires when developing its strategic plan, which previously focused on emissions from human-made sources like energy production, manufacturing, and transportation. By incorporating wildfire emissions into the scoping plan, the bill aims to provide a more comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing California's total greenhouse gas emissions, recognizing that wildfires have become an increasingly significant source of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in recent years. The existing law already requires the ARB to consult with other state agencies, consider economic impacts, evaluate potential reduction strategies, and conduct public workshops, so this amendment builds upon the existing framework for climate change mitigation planning.

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