State Assembly Takes Action to Address Gasoline Price Affordability
(Sacramento, CA) —On Tuesday, October 1, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), a member of the newly established Assembly Petroleum and Gasoline Supply Committee, voted to approve a data-driven gasoline price relief bill package. ABx2-1 and ABx2-9 reflect years of engagement and the implementation of data that prior state legislation mandated be collected from the oil industry. These proposals would improve the stability of gas prices with requirements for oil companies such as maintaining minimum fuel reserves.
The California State Assembly was quick to respond to the gasoline affordability crisis and the Governor’s call for a special session. Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, appointed by Speaker Rivas to the Assembly Petroleum and Gasoline Supply Committee, has spent the past few weeks conducting public hearings and stakeholder engagement on the proposed package of legislative solutions before this week’s Assembly floor vote.
“I was grateful to be appointed to the Assembly Petroleum and Gasoline Supply Committee and have the opportunity to be a strong voice for the concerns of our constituents. Many families in our district are living paycheck to paycheck. Residents should not have to make the impossible choices between being able to afford essentials like food or fuel. The data-driven, legislative actions taken by the Assembly will protect Californians from the gas price spikes and hold oil companies accountable from price gouging,” said Assemblymember Garcia.
“Under the leadership of Speaker Robert Rivas, the Assembly conducted a series of public hearings to ensure everyone had an opportunity to have their voice heard on this critical issue. Our committee has collaborated with our colleagues and listened to residents and stakeholders to advance solutions that will best support the people of California.”
The gasoline price relief package approved by the California State Assembly will now go to the California State Senate for their consideration.
