Posted on 07/02/2002 11:17:18 AM PDT by ZGuy
Edited on 04/12/2004 5:39:58 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
California may become first state to regulate 'greenhouse gas' from cars.
California would become the first state to regulate "greenhouse gas" emissions from passenger vehicles under legislation narrowly approved by the Assembly and sent to the governor Monday.
AB 1493 was hailed by supporters as a first step toward easing global warming, but critics called it "feel good" legislation that would raise car prices and reduce safety.
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Not in an election year..
I think Davis would be safe to veto this piece of garbage..
On the one hand, It contrasts him with simon and hits little people in their pocketbooks. Bad move. It also hands Simon another huge stick to beat him over the head with.
OTOH, what are the enviroweenies gonna do? Vote for Simon? Stay home and watch Simon win? He's got them all sewed up by default.
Kind of like the Conservative vote actually..
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