AB 995:

Department of Toxic Substances Control Reform

Author:

Assemblymember Cristina Garcia

Would have created more accountability and transparency within the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) by taking desperately needed steps for the department to fulfill its mandate to protect Californians health and lives from exposure to toxic pollution and to clean up hazardous sites.

Bill info from the legislature

Issues: Toxics & Chemicals

Supported

Top Priority Bill

Top Priority Bill

Status:

Passed Assembly 61-9

Passed Senate 28-9

Passed by the Legislature but vetoed by Governor Newsom

Votes Scored

Vote		Date	Status
AB 995	Assembly Concurrence	Aug. 31, 2020	Passed
AB 995	Senate Floor	Aug. 21, 2020	Passed
AB 995	Senate Environmental Quality Committee	Aug. 11, 2020	Passed

PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION

ANTI-ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION

DID NOT VOTEDid not vote on good bill. Counted negatively.

DID NOT VOTEDid not vote on a bad bill. Counted positively.

EXCUSEDAbsent due to illness or family leave; not counted positively or negatively.

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