The Legislative Team focuses on the Sacramento lawmakers who represent Contra Costa residents. We cultivate strong relationships with these state senators and assembly members so we can influence their votes on important legislation. And we get the word out to our fellow constituents when letters and phone calls are needed to convince lawmakers to vote the right way.
Two critical climate and public health bills regarding virtual power plants and microplastics are on Governor Newsom’s desk. Immediate action is required. Tell him to sign these vital measures into law today.
This bill requires a comprehensive plan to tap into the electricity stored in devices we already own—such as smart thermostats, electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and water heaters—and network them into “virtual power plants.”
This legislation bans the use of harmful microplastics as abrasives in personal care and cleaning products, and prohibits the use of plastic glitter in cosmetics.
Get the details and sample emails here.
Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (AB 1243) hearing. Join us in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing as we show up in force to demonstrate our support and unstoppable momentum.
California Climate Policy Summit and Lobby Day 2025. Meet up with us on Tuesday at the Climate Summit, then lobby with us on Wednesday. Registration required.
Bill endorsements are updated weekly during the legislative season.
There are lots of bills! Keep scrolling within the table to see them all.
Table courtesy 350 Bay Area Action, whose legislative committees track all the bills we endorse, as well as those we oppose.
Assembly
Lori Wilson, District 11
Buffy Wicks, District 14
Anamarie Ávila Farías, District 15
Rebecca Bauer–Kahan, District 16
Senate
Christopher Cabaldon, District 3
Jesse Arreguín, District 7
Tim Grayson District 9
Click on the links to see district maps.
Find Contra Costa County local, state, and federal legislative district maps here. This page lists our lawmakers and links to their web pages. If you’re unsure who represents you, we’ve added find-my-district links on that page as well.
In 2025, 350 Contra Costa Action (350 CCA) endorsed the following bills, which the California legislature passed and the governor signed.
AB 39, Author Zbur—Local Electrification Planning Act—requires localities to plan for building and transportation electrification by 1/1/30, Signed by Governor
AB 368, Author: Ward—Requires the CA Energy Commission to study passive house efficiency standards, Signed by Governor
AB 1167, Author: Berman—Prohibits investor-owned utilities from passing on lobbying expenses to customers, Signed by Governor
AB 1280, Author: Garcia—Qualifies thermal energy storage for financial incentive programs, Signed by Governor
SB 42, Author: Umberg—Ballot measure for public funding of local/state campaigns, Signed by Governor
SB 279, Author: McNerney—Permits onsite agricultural composting, Signed by Governor
SB 30, Author: Cortese—Restricts resale of diesel rolling stock, Signed by Governor
SB 63, Author: Weiner—Creates the Bay Area transit funding district and authorizes placing funding measure on the ballot, Signed by Governor
SB 71, Author: Weiner—Extended/Expanded CEQA exemptions for climate-friendly transportation projects, Signed by Governor
The objectives of the the following bills were consolidated with other initiatives into SB 237, which was approved by Governor Newsom.
Last year, 350 CCA opposed the following bill, which passed, but was vetoed by Governor Newsom.
SB 419, Author: Caballero—Sales tax exemption for hydrogen fuel, Vetoed by Governor
This primer outlines the structure of the California Legislature, the key dates for passing legislation, and the hearings and votes that a bill goes through on the way to becoming a law.
California is often mentioned as a leader in climate legislation, but the fossil fuel industry is powerful in our state, and it can buy a lot of influence. To fight back, the Legislative Team is working with a broad coalition of climate and environmental justice groups for equitable, bold climate solutions. Each legislative session, we work closely with our parent organization, 350 Bay Area Action, to identify key bills, research them, and track their progress through the legislature.
And we could use your help! You don’t need any experience—just a willingness to learn about bill tracking and lobbying. Please get in touch to find out more.
Top image courtesy
Office of Senator Grayson
