Candidate Promise Tracker
Tracking Candidate's Campaign Promises & Goals
2002 - 2003 TimelineSelect a month to view the timeline for this issue:
| Environment | ||
| Aug 28th | Davis announced his support for SB 288, the "Protect California Air Act". | More Info |
| Aug 20th | Gov. Davis announced $53 million in grants to protect the environment. Press Release |
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| Aug 2nd | Governor Davis signed 'compromise budget', with cuts to environmental programs. | More Info |
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Davis announced his support for SB 288, the "Protect California Air Act".
The bill authored by State Senator Byron Sher would make sure oil refineries, power plants, and factories adhere to upgraded pollution controls. Davis made the announcement in response to the Bush administration's decision to ease regulations for older refineries and factories.
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On August 2nd, Gov. Davis signed the 2003-2004 State Budget with significant cuts to environmental programs, including a 64% reduction to the California Environmental Program and cuts to the Conservation Corps and Department of Water Resources. According to the Legislative Analysts Office, there are a number of bonds and 'polluter pays' fee increases to off-set some of the cuts, including water, air and pesticide fees.
"Today's compromise budget offers no reason for celebration," Governor Davis said. "…Nevertheless, I'm signing this budget because the price of not signing is too high."
The following are some budget highlights:
- $10.7 billion in bonds to be paid off over the next five years
- $7.9 billion shortfall for 2004-2005
- Tripling of the car tax, effective October 1st
- No new taxes beyond the vehicle license fee hike
- Significant cuts to UC and CSU
- Significant cuts to environmental programs
