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CA SB1266
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Stern
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AI Summary
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Declares that greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and hydrofluorocarbons) are air pollutants that endanger public health and welfare under California law
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Requires all state agencies implementing statutes related to air quality, climate change, transportation, energy, or public health to enforce those laws consistent with this endangerment finding
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Establishes this declaration as an exercise of California's independent state authority under the Tenth Amendment, separate from any federal Clean Air Act determinations
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Adds Section 38502 to the Health and Safety Code as part of the California Global Warming Solutions Act framework
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Requires no appropriation and includes a fiscal committee review; passes with majority vote
Legislative Description
Greenhouse gases: endangerment findings.
Last Action
Set for hearing April 8.
3/10/2026