ASSEMBLY FOCUS ON ARB INDOOR AIR REPORT MAY PLANT SEED FOR LEGISLATION

An Assembly select committee is planning an informational hearing early next month on the air board's disputed indoor air report, which may lead to one or more lawmakers pursuing legislation requiring emission reductions from major product categories or possibly new risk exposure thresholds related to indoor air. While some sources say new bills may not be introduced this year, the hearing could start the ball rolling for legislation to be introduced in 2006. The Assembly Air & Water Quality select...