Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita), co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, announced that a bill allowing the sale of E15 fuel in California has been signed into law by the Governor. The legislation, AB 30, was co-authored by Valladares and other members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.
“California has established ambitious clean energy goals, but we must also prioritize affordability,” said Senator Valladares. “California’s sky-high taxes and excessive regulations have created an affordability crisis that’s impacting families across the state. AB 30 is a commonsense, bipartisan solution that helps reduce fuel costs while advancing cleaner energy options.”
E15 is a fuel blend containing 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. It has been available in other states for over ten years and is considered to burn cleaner than traditional fuels. Until now, California was the only state that did not allow E15 sales.
“Today is a win for California families. With the Governor signing AB 30, drivers across the state will finally see some relief at the pump through the adoption of E15 fuel. This is about lowering costs while also moving toward cleaner energy solutions,” said Assemblymember David Alvarez (D-San Diego), a Problem Solvers Caucus co-chair. “Californians have been paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation for far too long, and this bipartisan solution shows what can be achieved when we put people over politics. I thank Governor Newsom for making this bill law.”
Valladares emphasized that high gas prices affect various aspects of daily life: “The price of gas impacts everything from commuting to the cost of groceries,” she said. “I am grateful that the Governor has signed this bill, bringing California in line with the rest of the nation, delivering both environmental benefits and much-needed economic relief. We must now re-double our efforts to address California’s affordability crisis.”
