AB-1305 • 2026

Air pollution control and air quality management districts: permit information: internet website.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Arambula
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify if the consultation with local communities is mandatory or how it affects the design of the template.

Air Pollution Control Districts: Permit Information on Websites

The bill requires air pollution control districts to post permit information about facilities that release or control air pollutants and use emission reduction credits on their websites using a template designed by the Office of Data and Innovation.

What This Bill Does

Requires each air district to put permit details for equipment or processes that may release or control air pollutants online, if these permits require or required the use of one or more emission reduction credits.
Uses a map format created by the Office of Data and Innovation to show where these facilities are located on their websites.
Includes specific information about permits on the website regarding emission reduction credits.

Who It Names or Affects

Air pollution control districts in California
Local communities and residents who want to know more about air quality

Terms To Know

Emission reduction credits: Credits given for reducing the amount of pollutants released into the air, which can be used later to offset future emissions.
Air pollution control districts: Local agencies responsible for controlling and managing air quality in specific areas.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify how often updates must be made to the permit information on websites.
The effectiveness of community consultation is not guaranteed and depends on implementation.
It does not address the costs or resources needed for air districts to comply with this requirement.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Held under submission.
2025-04-30 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
2025-04-24 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2025-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 4.) (April 21).
2025-03-13 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
2025-02-24 California Legislative Information
Read first time.
2025-02-22 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1305, as amended, Arambula.
Air pollution control and air quality management districts: permit information: internet website.
Existing law designates air pollution control districts and air quality management districts as having the primary responsibility for the control of air pollution from all sources other than vehicular sources, and, subject to the powers and duties of the State Air Resources Board, requires that air districts adopt and enforce rules and regulations to achieve and maintain the state and federal ambient air quality standards in all areas affected by emission sources under their jurisdiction.
Existing law requires the board of each air district to establish by regulation a system by which all reductions in the emission of air contaminants that are to be used to offset certain future increases in the emission of air contaminants be banked as credits prior to use to offset future increases in emissions, except as specified.
Existing law establishes the Office of Data and Innovation within the Government Operations Agency for the purpose of delivering better government services to the people of California through technology and service innovation, data, and design.
This bill would require each air district, for all active permits required for equipment or processes that may release or control air pollutants and that require or required the use of one or more emission reduction credits,
to use a template developed by the Office of Data and Innovation
to make publicly available on its internet website a map of permitted facilities containing specified information regarding those permits.
The bill would require the Office of Data and Innovation to consult with local community groups when determining how best to design the template so that air district permit information is presented in a specified manner.
By adding to the duties of
these
air
districts,
this
the
bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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