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Hot Bills:
The American Lung Association of California will be tracking and advocating positions on dozens of bills during the 2009 - 2010 legislative session. But, there are certain key bills that will garner greater attention, and thus far, the Government Relations Office has identified the first set of "hot bills". These bills reflect the association's 2009-2010 public policy priorities as well as other key lung health issues.
Recent Results:
Landmark Global Warming Bill Caps Greenhouse Gas
We successfully fought for landmark legislation (AB 32) in 2006 that set the nation's first statewide cap on global warming pollution. The law calls for a 25-percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and establishes a tracking system to monitor progress and make sure the cuts happen.
Legislation Limits Ozone From Indoor Air Cleaning Devices
Thanks to legislation (AB 2276) passed in 2006 and sponsored by the American Lung Association of California, Californians are now protected from so-called indoor "air purifiers" that actually pollute the air. The law limits harmful ozone emissions and bans the worst offenders.
