2023 – Assembly Bill 953 (Connolly, Damon), Coastal Resources: Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction and Sustainable Shipping Program (Dead)
Bill Number
AB 953
Legislative Session
2023-2024
Bill Information
Category
Air Quality and Emissions, Freight Transportation and Ports, Local Air Districts
Status
Dead
Author
Conolly.Damon
Contact
Office of Legislative Affairs
Email
Summary
Would have required the Ocean Protection Council (Council) by January 1, 2026, to implement a statewide voluntary vessel speed reduction and sustainable shipping program, as specified, for the California coast in order to reduce air pollution, the risk of fatal vessel strikes on whales, and harmful underwater acoustic impacts. The bill would have required the Council to coordinate with the coastal local air districts and consult with various entities, including CARB, on the program. Held on suspense in the Senate Appropriations Committee.