SB 1205

Children’s Breathing Rights Act UPDATE

The Children’s Breathing Rights Act 2006 fails to pass the State Senate.

Children's Breathing Rights Act Passes California State Senate

Landmark clean air legislation aimed at directing portion of air pollution penalties and settlements to funding local children's health initiatives (including asthma services) now moves forward to state assembly.

California State Senate To Vote On Landmark Clean Air Legislation Next Week

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to support the Children's Breathing Rights Act which aims to direct portion of air pollution penalties and settlements to fund local children's health initiatives (including asthma services).

Children's Breathing Rights Act Gains Momentum in State Senate Committee Vote

The list of the Children's Breathing Rights Act supporters continues to grow as it gains support in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee

Children's Breathing Rights Act Passes First State Senate Committee by 3-0 Vote

BREATHE California of L.A. County testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Children's Breathing Rights Act and is joined by representatives of the Girl Scout Councils of California, the California District Attorneys Association and California Attorney General Bill Lockyer.

Broad Coalition Supports Children's Breathing Rights Act

The Girl Scout Councils of California, California District Attorneys Association and Breathe California of L.A. County support the Children's Breathing Rights Act while major polluters lineup in opposition.

BREATHE LA Debuts, Announces Fellow and Gains L.A. City Council Support

Breathe California of Los Angeles County debuts by announcing aggressive legislation targeting major polluters – Children’s Breathing Rights Act of 2006, names Dr. Arnold Platzker as Fellow of its Center for Healthy Lungs and L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry lends support at a L.A. City Hall news conference.

Children's Breathing Rights Act Facts

Senate Bill 1205 aims to increase penalty caps for serious air polluters to fund asthma-related and enforcement activities.

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