California leaders divided over Gavin Newsom's call for another special session on gas prices
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"Californians shouldn't have to wait for relief at the pump and on their utility bills. Inflation has been impacting the lives of millions and waiting for a special session will only make the problem worse for working families," McGuire said in a statement. "We've been working nonstop to deliver results and get these measures across the finish line. We're ready - right now - to get the bills passed, sent to the governor, and signed."
Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers want to pass legislation to prevent gasoline price spikes and to give credits of around $30 to most electric ratepayers, but can't agree on when to do it.
California lawmakers are divided over whether to call yet another special legislative session on gasoline prices at the behest of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who wants to pass regulation on oil refineries to avoid drastic price increases.
The tug-of-war over a special session to consider a multi-measure package of climate and energy bills underscores the last-minute nature of policymaking in the California legislature, leading to disagreements among assembly and senate leaders.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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