California Air Resources Board

Would have required every State agency or department subject to the Governor’s authority to develop or update their strategic plan(s) to more effectively advance racial equity. Agencies and departments would have needed to inform the plan with input from historically disadvantaged and underserved communities served by the departments’ programs. The bill would have also required departments to undertake a racial equity analysis before implementing any budget or regulation start date. Held on suspense in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.