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Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) criticized Senate Democrats after they voted on a package of bills they referred to as their "Affordability Package."
"In Sacramento, I describe it as a 'Bizarro World' where everything is the opposite of what it should be," Senator Strickland stated. "Earlier this year, Senate Democrats promised to address the high cost of living in California and make things more affordable for families. However, today we witnessed the opposite, as Senate Democrats approved a legislative package that will not provide any immediate relief for Californians’ pocketbooks. If this crisis wasn’t so serious, it would be laughable.”
Earlier today, Senate Democrats blocked Senator Strickland’s proposed affordability amendments aimed at allowing Californians to keep their gas-powered furnaces and water heaters, rather than forcing them to purchase costly electric units due to government mandates. He also supported a vote on Senate Bill 2 (2025, Jones), which sought to repeal the governor’s 65-cent gas price hike. These policies would make California more affordable immediately.
Senator Strickland strongly opposes the following costly government mandates that have been implemented or will be implemented by the governor and the majority party.
- Electric Vehicles Mandate by 2035
- Annual Gas Tax Increase (2017, SB 1)
- South Coast Air Quality Management District government mandate on banning gas stoves and furnaces for more expensive, electrical appliances/units