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Policy Advocacy
We believe that those who are most directly impacted need to have a seat at the table. Our members know their neighborhoods best and can define the best way to create a healthy, sustainable community. We work with local residents to identify the issue; define the most effective solutions; and develop and directly advocate for those policies.
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We are currently working on the following policies to ensure that community voices are centered in policy development on the state, county, regional and state level:
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AB1000, AB1748, and AB98
For several years, CCAEJ has worked closely with Assemblymember and now Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes on our priority legislation, AB 1000. This bill was designed to protect communities by establishing a 1,000-foot buffer between warehouse developments and sensitive receptors such as schools, homes, and parks.AB 1000 has faced intense legislative battles in Sacramento, and while a new version emerged in 2024, it was met with significant opposition.Complicating matters, AB 1748 was introduced as a competing bill.
While it incorporated some community safeguards, it ultimately fell short by aligning with the inadequate standards of Fontana’s warehouse ordinance. In response to ongoing advocacy efforts—including multiple lobbying trips and community testimonies—Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas initiated negotiations to merge the two bills. However, these negotiations were heavily influenced by developers, who excluded environmental justice voices from the process.AB 98 provides a foundational framework for logistics operations, incorporating some long-advocated improvements for community safety. However, it falls short in protecting communities from diesel emissions and their health impacts, with setbacks from dock bays to sensitive receptor property lines being insufficient. Despite this, key elements of the bill, such as air monitoring and enhanced circulation, are valuable tools for advocating for healthier neighborhoods. We thank Assemblymember Reyes for her dedication to the Inland Empire, including her work on AB 1000, which helped establish stronger protections. There is hope that these efforts can be built upon to improve AB 98 as the region continues to face a crisis.
Railyard & Port ISR’s
Building on the success of the Warehouse Indirect Source Rule, CCAEJ continued to advocate for bold environmental policies, urging the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to adopt additional Indirect Source Rules (ISRs) targeting locomotives and ports. These efforts set in motion some of the most forward-thinking policy advancements the state has seen, signaling a decisive shift toward phasing out harmful diesel emissions.
Through powerful collaborations, the new ISR established a precedent for how California addresses railroad and port developments, prioritizing cleaner and more sustainable practices. Despite challenges in the evolving political landscape, we remain steadfast in engaging with policymakers and stakeholders to overcome these obstacles.
Central to our advocacy is the unwavering commitment to community involvement. Those most impacted by these decisions remain at the heart of our work, ensuring that their voices shape policies designed to protect their health and future.
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