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Assembly passes SJR 12 opposing federal offshore drilling proposal
Summary
The Assembly adopted SJR 12 calling for removal of California from the federal government's proposed offshore oil and gas leasing plan; the measure passed on a roll-call vote (Ayes 52, Noes 11) after debate from members across the aisle.
The California Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 12 on Thursday opposing the federal government's proposed national offshore oil and gas leasing program, asking that California be removed from the proposed plan and urging stronger environmental review and public input.
Assemblymember Hart presented the measure, noting the Coastal Act's 50th anniversary and arguing that California must defend its coastline and clean energy goals. The floor debate included both supporters and critics: Assemblymember De Maio objected to what he described as the resolution's absolutist language, calling parts of the resolution "fantasy and unworkable," while supporters stressed statewide opposition to new offshore leasing. The clerk reported the roll-call results as Ayes 52, Noes 11, and declared the resolution adopted.
SJR 12 is a nonbinding joint resolution urging federal decisionmakers to exclude California from expanded offshore lease sales and to apply more robust environmental review and public input. The Assembly did not attach any state policy enforcement or appropriations to the resolution.
