Big Legislative Win for Gregg, as Newsom Signs Bill He Co-Authored to Help Check Gas Price Spikes
Newsmakers
November 16, 2024
Assembly member Gregg Hart scored the most significant victory of his first term on Monday, when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed consequential legislation aimed at curtailing gasoline price hikes, co-authored by the Santa Barbara Democrat.
As both a policy and political matter, it is unusual for a freshman lawmaker to be at the center of such a high-profile affair in Sacramento. Hart’s comment is below this news story.
Hart Bill Preventing Gas Price Spikes Signed Into Law
Santa Barbara Independent
October 15, 2024
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assembly Bill X2-1 (Hart, Aguiar-Curry, Skinner) passed out of the Legislature and was signed into law by Governor Newsom. Designed to bring stability to California’s oil market, the bill requires refineries to maintain sufficient fuel reserves to prevent the supply shortages that drive up gas prices and burden consumers. Following the Governor’s proposal, the bill was thoroughly vetted by energy experts, community advocates, and legislators, advancing a solution that will protect hardworking Californians. |
Governor Signs Legislation to Address California’s Idle Oil Well Crisis
edhat/Santa Barbara
September 27, 2024
“This is a landmark victory for taxpayers and communities most affected by the harmful health impacts of neighborhood oil drilling,“ said Assemblymember Hart. “I am proud of this decisive action we are taking today to hold the oil industry responsible for plugging over 40,000 idle oil wells across California. I want to thank Governor Newsom for recognizing the urgency of solving the idle oil well crisis in the state.“
Hart, Limon present $1 million check to Santa Maria city officials for sports complex
Santa Maria Times Staff Report
December 14, 2023
Assemblymember Gregg Hart and Sen. Monique Limón presented a $1 million check to city leaders for a Santa Maria Sports Complex project on Wednesday at Minami Park.
The sports complex was tapped as a top priority for Community Development Block Grant funding by the city in October, when the Recreation and Parks Department requested more than $1.05 million to help close the funding gap to develop the 19.7-acre sports complex along the west side of Depot Street. The total cost is estimated at $2 million to $3 million but will likely end up being higher, as construction costs continue to escalate.
From supervisor to assemblymember: Gregg Hart reflects on one year in California Assembly seat
CoastalView.com
November 15, 2023
Before California redrew its assembly districts – placing all of Santa Barbara County’s approximately 446,000 residents and 47,000 southern San Luis Obispo County residents in one newly-minted 37th Assembly District – now Assemblymember Gregg Hart said he had been content working for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. |
In Gregg Hart’s first session as an Assemblymember, he tackled floods, oil, housing, homelessness, and more
Santa Maria Sun
November 23, 2023
From helping manage record-setting storm damages to raising the benchmarks for Big Oil, Gregg Hart jumped right into his role as the Assemblymember for the 37th District, representing Santa Barbara County and southern SLO County.
Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Legislation for Nonprofits and Oil Spill Protections
edhate santa barbara
October 19, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 590, authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara). The bill will improve and expand the practice of providing nonprofits with advanced payments when they receive State grants and contracts. This legislation would substantially improve outcomes for nonprofits with limited resources serving our most vulnerable communities.
Santa Barbara County Fire Department Goes to Sea
Santa Barbara Independent
November 24, 2023
“The Conception dive-boat disaster and numerous environmental emergencies have underscored the importance of enhancing emergency response capabilities along our coastline,” said Assemblymember Gregg Hart, who championed $750,000 for a marine rescue boat for County Fire with the support of State Senator Monique Limón. Assemblymember Gregg Hart | Credit: Courtesy During an email exchange on Tuesday, Hart added, “This marine rescue boat will enhance the lifesaving and disaster response capabilities of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.”
In person, Assemblymember Gregg Hart is meeting with the public throughout his district during sidewalk hours
News Channel
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D)- 37th District, is getting input from his district residents in a one-on-one outreach.
All this week, Hart has been setting up sidewalk table hours.
Gaviota Overlook is permanently conserved and protected from development!
The Land Trust
Thursday, November 16, 2023
We recently celebrated the acquisition of the Gaviota Overlook—a breathtaking 48-acre expanse of rolling coastal grassland along the iconic U.S Route 101 State Scenic Highway. It stands as one of the most magnificent examples of rural, coastal Southern California and among the last undeveloped areas in the southern region.
Gregg Hart on Rehab, Not Punishment
Santa Barbara Independent
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
California’s prison system appears just as bad on paper as it does behind prison walls.The state’s three-year recidivism rate is roughly 45 percent, and correctional officers die by suicide at a rate 39 percent higher than the rest of the working-age population.
Limón, Hart open new district office in Santa Maria to serve area residents
Santa Maria Times
November 14, 2023
Sen. Monique Limón and Assemblymember Gregg Hart held a public grand opening and open house for their new shared Santa Maria office on Tuesday.
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Governor Newsom Signs Get-Tough-on-Oil Bill Introduced by Santa Barbara’s Gregg Hart
Santa Barbara Independent
October 10, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill introduced by Santa Barbara’s rookie Assemblymember Gregg Hart that would increase penalties and enforcement options for state and local governments when confronting oil companies for which existing sanctions are shrugged off as “a cost of doing business.”
Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D)- 37th District, is getting input from his district residents in a one-on-one outreach.
News Channel
July 19, 2023
All this week, Hart has been setting up sidewalk table hours.
He has been working in areas including Nipomo, Santa Maria, Buellton, Solvang and the last three stops today were Goleta, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
State Provides Big Financial Boost to Help Lompoc Theatre Rise Again
KSBY
November 6, 2023
The restoration and revival of the historic Lompoc Theatre received a huge financial boost of nearly $2.3 million on Monday, with state Sen. Monique Limón declaring it “a good and happy day.” On Monday morning, about 50 people including Limón, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, other local leaders, and community members gathered for the announcement of the state providing $2,285,000 for the project.
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Assemblymember Hart Recognizes Good Samaritan Shelter as California Nonprofit of the Year
Santa Barbara Independent
June 07, 2023
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 Gregg Hart authors eight bills now awaiting the Governor’s signature
News Channel
September 21, 2023
Assemblymember Gregg Hart had all eight of the bills he authored this legislative session pass out the California Legislature and now await the Governor’s signature to become law.
Limón, Hart to host Santa Maria district office grand opening, open house
Senator Monique Limón and Assemblymember Gregg Hart will hold a public grand opening and open house for their Santa Maria District Office on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 4-6 p.m.
Hart Bill Will Help California Nonprofits
Santa Barbara Independent
Mon Apr 03, 2023
Waiting for funding is most often not in the budget for many of California’s more than 110,500 nonprofit organizations. But when it comes to state payments, they’re basically told to take a number.
Assemblyman Gregg Hart Reflects on His First 100 Days in Office
Noozhawk
February 18, 2023
Forty years ago, as a college student attending UCSB, Gregg Hart volunteered to campaign for then-Assemblyman Jack O’Connell.
Now, after four decades in local politics, Hart has completed his first 100 days in office as the Assembly member representing California’s 37th District.
California Bill Aims to Expand ‘Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies’ Program Statewide
Santa Barbara Independent
February 25, 2023
Encouraging ships to slow down could be key in helping protect vulnerable whale populations and reducing air pollution across California’s coastal waters. The demonstrated impact of such a solution has legislators seeking to create a statewide, voluntary vessel-speed-reduction and sustainable-shipping program for the California coast.
37th State Assembly District Candidate Gregg Hart Talks Housing and Homelessness
Noozhawk
October 21, 2022
After the 2020 Census and the subsequent redistricting in California, a new 37th State Assembly District was created — encompassing all of Santa Barbara County and part of southern San Luis Obispo County — and on Nov. 8, voters will elect an Assembly member to represent the district.
Tackling domestic violence
Santa Barbara News-Press
October 14, 2022
Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County unveiled new posters Thursday to raise awareness and help survivors.
November 8th Election: Our Endorsements
Montecito JOURNAL
October 11, 2022
We endorse 2nd District County Supervisor Gregg Hart for State Assembly. Hart’s opponent, Mike Stoker (a former County Supervisor and Trump’s West Coast EPA Administrator), is famous for coining the phrase “lock her up.”
ELECTION 2022: Stoker, Hart debate issues
Santa Barbara News-Press
October 8, 2022
Candidates Mike Stoker and Gregg Hart addressed everything from infrastructure to abortion rights, climate change and crime at a forum this week.
Assembly Candidates Gregg Hart, Mike Stoker Discuss Housing, Reproductive Rights and More at Forum
Noozhawk
October 8, 2022
California State Assembly candidates Gregg Hart and Mike Stoker spoke about some of the current issues throughout the state in a candidate forum on Thursday evening hosted and moderated by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara.
Joan Hartmann & Gregg Hart: California Must Protect Reproductive Freedom and Abortion
Noozhawk
October 5, 2022
In June, the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nearly 50-year, precedent-setting 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that established the constitutional right to privacy, including the right to an abortion.
Political opposites Stoker, Hart facing off for 37th Assembly seat in Nov. 8 election
Santa Maria Times
October 3, 2022
Current and former Santa Barbara County supervisors, one a liberal and the other a conservative, are each hoping to capture the seat for the new 37th Assembly District in the Nov. 8 General Election.
Santa Maria Sun
Gregg Hart – 37th Assembly District candidate describes what he will do when elected
Santa Maria Sun
September 23, 2022
Second District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart will face off against attorney Mike Stoker for a seat in the state Assembly to represent California’s 37th District.
Our Endorsement: Gregg Hart
Santa Barbara Independent
September 23, 2022
Gregg Hart, the pragmatic progressive — or progressive pragmatist — who helped keep the county Board of Supervisors centered these past four years, is now running for State Assembly against perennial Republican candidate Mike Stoker.