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Hart Authors Legislation to Address California's Idle Oil Well Crisis

SACRAMENTO, CA –Today Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) announced Assembly Bill 1866, which will address the urgent climate and public health crisis of idle oil wells. The bill requires oil operators to develop a comprehensive plan to expeditiously plug the estimated 40,000 idle oil wells in California within the next decade.

California Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program Press Conference

Asm. Hart held a press conference to proudly reintroduce state legislation to establish a California Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program. Through the implementation of a voluntary vessel speed reduction, this bill will curb emissions while protecting whale populations along their migratory route up and down the California coast.

Assemblymember Hart Announces Central Coast Sidewalk Office Hours

SACRAMENTO, CA –Today Assemblymember Gregg Hart announced Sidewalk Office Hours in twelve communities across the Central Coast. The events will be held throughout the fall in Orcutt, Guadalupe, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Vandenberg Village, Lompoc, Solvang, Montecito, Summerland, Nipomo, Santa Maria, and Buellton.

Hart Authors Legislation That Passes Legislature and Sent to Governor

SACRAMENTO, CA –Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) announced that eight of his authored bills have passed out of the Legislature and have been sent to Governor Newsom's desk for his signature. The Governor has until October 14th to sign or veto these measures.

Assemblymember Hart Announces Central Coast Sidewalk Office Hours

SACRAMENTO, CA –Today Assemblymember Gregg Hart announced Sidewalk Office Hours in nine communities across the Central Coast. The events will be held July 17th, 18th, and 19th, taking place in Nipomo, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria.

Assemblymember Hart Recognizes Good Samaritan Shelter as California Nonprofit of the Year

SACRAMENTO, CA –Earlier today, Assemblymember Gregg Hart recognized Good Samaritan Shelter as the California Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 37. This recognition was given out as part of the Legislature's celebration of California Nonprofits Day, a state-wide effort honoring the critical role nonprofit organizations play in California.