Below is a list of state bills enacted in past years that affect the Valley

SB 700 (Florez) - Repealed the law that exempted agricultural operations from air quality regulations. Requires the use of best available control technology (BACT) and management practices for agricultural sources of air pollution. Requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to provide information to agricultural entities about pollution control measures available to reduce air pollution from stationary sources in the Valley.

SB 709 (Florez) - Established an Air District approved fee for indirect or area sources of air pollution in the Valley. Monies from this fee will be used for programs to mitigate the air quality impacts of these sources. Encourages ride-sharing in the most congested areas of the region. Establishes a streamlined permitting process for clean vehicle technologies. Requires the District to provide information to farmers and small businesses on clean-burning fuels and low- cost financing for pollution control equipment.

SB 704/705 (Florez) - SB 705 phases out most agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley (SJV). SB 704 provides financial incentives for using agricultural waste in energy production.

SB 656 (Sher) - Directs CARB to work with air districts to develop a list of available, feasible and cost-effective measures to reduce emissions of toxic particulate matter (PM). Requires air districts to implement priority measures and to make progress toward meeting PM standards.

AB 923 (Firebaugh/Pavley) - Increases District imposed vehicle registration fees and the fee on new tire sales for the purpose of funding emission reduction projects through the Carl Moyer Air Quality Attainment and the Low-emission School Bus programs.

AB 170 (Reyes) - Requires each city and county in the San Joaquin Valley to amend its general plan to include analyses, goals, policies and implementation strategies for improving air quality in the region. Requires review by the SJV Air Pollution Control District.