Senator Wiener’s Bills to Require Corporations to Report Carbon Emissions, Streamline Solar Permitting, and End Wrongful Convictions Pass Senate Appropriations Committee, Will Be Voted on by the Senate

SACRAMENTO - Three of Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) bills, including legislation to require corporations to report carbon emissions, streamline solar permitting, and end wrongful convictions based on faulty expert witness testimony, will be taken up for a full Senate vote after passing the Senate Appropriation Committee.

The deadline for the Senate to approve these bills is January 31.

The bills heading to Senate floor are:
SB 260 (Climate Corporate Accountability Act) - Mandates all companies with over $1 billion in gross annual revenue disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

SB 379 (Solar Access Act) - Requires California cities to provide online, instant solar permitting to streamline remote installation and inspection.

SB 467 (End Wrongful Convictions Act) - Ensures expert testimony used as admissible evidence in court has sound logic and methodology, and provides the opportunity to challenge wrongful convictions.

“In 2022, I’ve been laser-focused on addressing the many challenges facing California,” said Senator Wiener. “That includes our climate crisis, which has deeply impacted every part of this state and will continue to do so until we take real action. That’s why I’m thrilled that two of our very strong climate bills will advance to the Senate. I’m also thrilled that our legislation to end wrongful convictions based on faulty expert witness testimony is moving forward. This marks a strong start to the legislative session.”