Vote NO on AB 1448

Dear {Title} {Last Name},

I live in your district, and I am writing to urge your NO vote on AB 1448 (Hart). This bill threatens to drive California’s already high gas prices even higher by preventing critical in-state energy production. AB 1448 exacerbates a core issue that is already plaguing our state – California is an energy island, with over 75% of our crude oil supply imported from out of state and foreign sources. This heavy reliance on imports is why Californians are paying nearly 50% more at the pump than the national average.

AB 1448 is designed to block the repair of Sable’s Santa Ynez Unit, which would replace 1-2 million barrels of foreign crude monthly with a secure, local supply. This bill also threatens another 20 existing projects, representing another 5% of in-state production that could be brought to a standstill. Reducing California’s in-state production by even small amounts translates to millions of gallons of increased oil imports every month, further exposing consumers to foreign price fluctuations.

At a time when affordability and the cost of living is a top priority for all Californians, we need policies that stabilize and lower energy costs — not drive them higher. Legislative leadership and fellow democratic lawmakers pledged to put affordability first this session — AB 1448 would break that promise to Californians.

I urge you to vote NO on AB 1448 and protect California’s energy security and consumers’ wallets.

Sincerely,

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