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Legislative Leaders Issue Statement on Governor Calling Special Legislative Session

For immediate release:

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement following Governor Newsom calling for a special Legislative session in December to examine gas price gouging:

"The gas rebates that are beginning to roll out today to Californians were a huge step in helping ease the brunt of rising fuel costs, and we will continue to examine all other options to help consumers. As stated last week, a solution that takes excessive profits out of the hands of oil corporations and puts money back into the hands of consumers deserves strong consideration by the Legislature. We look forward to examining the Governor's detailed proposal when we receive it."

Website of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon: a62.asmdc.org

Toni G. Atkins is President pro Tempore of the California Senate. Having previously served as Speaker of the California Assembly, she began her tenure in the Senate in 2016. As Senator for District 39, she represents the cities of San Diego, Coronado, Del Mar and Solana Beach. Website of President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins: www.senate.ca.gov/Atkins

CONTACT: Niesha Fritz, Niesha.Fritz@sen.ca.gov (for Pro Tem Atkins)
Katie Talbot, Katie.Talbot@asm.ca.gov (for Speaker Rendon)