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Hart Authors Legislation to Address California's Idle Oil Well Crisis

SACRAMENTO, CA –Today Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) announced Assembly Bill 1866, which will address the urgent climate and public health crisis of idle oil wells. The bill requires oil operators to develop a comprehensive plan to expeditiously plug the estimated 40,000 idle oil wells in California within the next decade.

Assemblymember Hart Announces Central Coast Sidewalk Office Hours

SACRAMENTO, CA –Today Assemblymember Gregg Hart announced Sidewalk Office Hours in twelve communities across the Central Coast. The events will be held throughout the fall in Orcutt, Guadalupe, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Vandenberg Village, Lompoc, Solvang, Montecito, Summerland, Nipomo, Santa Maria, and Buellton.

Hart Authors Legislation That Passes Legislature and Sent to Governor

SACRAMENTO, CA –Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) announced that eight of his authored bills have passed out of the Legislature and have been sent to Governor Newsom's desk for his signature. The Governor has until October 14th to sign or veto these measures.

Assemblymember Hart Announces Central Coast Sidewalk Office Hours

SACRAMENTO, CA –Today Assemblymember Gregg Hart announced Sidewalk Office Hours in nine communities across the Central Coast. The events will be held July 17th, 18th, and 19th, taking place in Nipomo, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Solvang, Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria.

Assemblymember Hart Recognizes Good Samaritan Shelter as California Nonprofit of the Year

SACRAMENTO, CA –Earlier today, Assemblymember Gregg Hart recognized Good Samaritan Shelter as the California Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 37. This recognition was given out as part of the Legislature's celebration of California Nonprofits Day, a state-wide effort honoring the critical role nonprofit organizations play in California.

Assemblymember Hart Recognizes Terri Maus-Nisich as Woman Making Herstory

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Gregg Hart recognized Terri Maus-Nisich today with the 2023 California Woman Making Herstory award. This award was given out as part of the Legislature's celebration of Women's History Month. Each March, the Legislature recognizes the incredible achievements and contributions of women leaders statewide.

Gregg Hart Sworn in as Assemblymember for District 37

SACRAMENTO, CA – Gregg Hart was sworn in as the Assemblymember for District 37 today in the State Capitol. The newly elected Assemblymember will represent Santa Barbara County and southern San Luis Obispo County.