Assemblymember David Alvarez is pushing a bill to speed up $10 billion in climate funding in California. The bill aims to cut regulations tied to Proposition 4, which voters approved for water improvements and wildfire preparedness. On Thursday, the bill advanced from the Assembly Appropriations Committee. It would exempt Prop. 4 funding from the Administrative Procedure Act, which can cause delays. Alvarez says the bill is crucial for addressing sewage pollution in his district. The legislation could speed up funding by 12 to 18 months. Local governments and environmental groups support the bill, with no formal opposition.
