Senate Bill 1137 – California Globe

Ringside: Can Oil Industry Lawsuits Compel Rational Energy Policy?

May 7, 2026 7:00 amMay 7, 2026 7:01 am

When asked in a recent interview why California has the highest gasoline prices in the nation, Jodie Muller, the President of the Western States Petroleum Association, began by stating the following: “You can’t point a finger at one particular person, because,...

California Faces Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Property Seizure Under Senate Bill 1137

April 17, 2025 3:10 amApril 17, 2025 3:11 am

California mineral owners filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1137, a law that authorizes the unprecedented and unlawful seizure of property rights for everyday Californians. SB 1137, which took effect on June 27, 2024, bans the...

When Did SB 1137 Take Effect After the Referendum Was Withdrawn?

July 3, 2024 3:19 pmJuly 3, 2024 5:26 pm

Some have posted the question, when does or did Senate Bill 1137 by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) take effect after the referendum was withdrawn on Thursday, June 27? SB 1137 prohibits the issuance of new permits for oil and...