Tag: State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission
Ringside: California’s 2023 Legislative War on Affordability and Democracy
As we move into the final month of 2023, it is appropriate to review recent legislative actions that will have a significant impact on California’s ability to deliver abundant and affordable energy and water to its residents. There isn’t much...
Gov. Newsom Proposes Penalties for Oil Company ‘Price Gouging’ But Ignores State’s Highest Gas Taxes
Californians are paying the highest gas prices in the entire nation, with the current price nearly $6 a gallon in many locations, according to AAA. Gov. Gavin Newsom claims this is because of greedy oil companies and “price gouging.” Consequently,...
Bill To Limit Foreign Oil Imports into CA, Foster More Statewide Production To Face Senate Comm. April 5th
A bill intended to push the state Legislature to prohibit the import of crude oil into California if the source of the oil is a foreign nation with demonstrated human rights abuses, or a foreign nation with environmental standards that...
Statements of Economic Interest by California Public Officials
California Government Code Title 9, Chapter 7, Article 5 requires statements of economic interests (SEI) to be filed as part of the conflict of interest laws. Section 87500 requires SEI to be filed as follows: Statewide elected officers—one original with...
Required Financial Disclosure of California Public Officials
As part of California’s conflict of interest laws, certain disclosure must be made. They are contained in Government Code Title 9, Chapter 7, Article 2, which contains Sections 87200 to 97210. Section 87200 provides that Article 2 is applicable to...