SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) introduced critical legislation designed to freeze proposed increases in gas prices. The bill, ABX2-4, targets the Newsom administration’s proposal to update California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which may result in an increase of 47 cents per gallon over the next year.
“Californians continue to identify the high cost of living as one of their biggest concerns with life in our state,” said Assemblyman Patterson. “Working families can’t absorb yet another state regulation that drives up the price of gas. The governor’s focus should be on ensuring that hardworking Californians can afford to live in this state rather than calling an extraordinary session to distract from the real problem.”
The governor called this extraordinary legislative session to introduce his proposal that his own administration says will increase the cost of gas.
“The Legislature should consider a variety of proposals to bring prices down during this special session, not just rubberstamp the governor’s plan,” said Assemblyman Patterson. “My proposal represents a simple way to prevent even more pain at the pump.”
Patterson represents the 5th Assembly District, which is comprised of the communities of Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Auburn, North Auburn, Loomis, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, Penryn, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Diamond Springs, Placerville, Shingle Springs, Auburn Lake Trails, Georgetown, Cold Springs, Coloma, Rescue and Cool.