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CA SB967

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Steve Padilla

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Regents of the University of California to conduct a pilot project in Imperial County and the Coachella Valley to develop a 3-day wintertime regional dust forecast capability and dust storm early warning system for the monsoon season

  • Pilot project goals include demonstrating capacity to improve on existing dust forecasts and air quality information, and quantifying the value of these products in the target regions

  • Requires the UC Regents to work with local groups to identify effective communication strategies and focus on providing actionable information to historically underserved communities in Imperial County and the Coachella Valley

  • Requests identification of opportunities for citizen science and education applications of the pilot project

  • Article repeals on January 1, 2030

Legislative Description

University of California: pilot project: dust forecast and warning system: Imperial County and Coachella Valley.

Last Action

May 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

5/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/1/2024
Education2/14/2024
Rules1/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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