8/28/06-A bill has died that would have required the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to reduce the amount of pollution produced. The twin ports complex would have been required to reduce emissions 30 percent below the level of emissions produced in 2001. The ports would have been required to meet the roll back on emissions by 2010.
SB764, sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, remained in the Assembly Appropriations Committee at the deadline to advance to the full Assembly for consideration. The Senate previously approved it.

7/6/06-A bill in the Assembly Appropriations Committee would require the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to reduce the amount of pollution produced. The twin ports complex would be required to reduce emissions 30 percent below the level of emissions produced in 2001. The ports would be required to meet the roll back on emissions by 2010.
SB764, sponsored by Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, already passed the Senate. For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.

Click here to read the 2005 legislative updates for SB764.