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Assembly passes two bills addressing Chiquita Canyon landfill disaster; lawmakers cite health impacts on nearby residents
Summary
The Assembly passed AB 27 and AB 28 addressing tax relief and emergency response requirements related to the Chiquita Canyon landfill fire. Sponsors described severe community health impacts; AB 27 passed 61–0 and AB 28 passed 44–6.
The California Assembly on May 14 passed two separate bills focused on the ongoing Chiquita Canyon landfill fire and its impacts on nearby communities.
AB 27, presented by Assemblymember Schiavo, provides tax relief for residents affected by the landfill disaster. The author said a temporary relief program previously offered by the landfill operator was terminated and that neighbors have incurred significant expenses — from industrial air filters and increased electricity bills to repeated medical visits. The Assembly adopted AB 27 on a 61–0 vote.
AB 28, also sponsored by Assemblymember Schiavo, would…
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