California Bill That Lets Anyone Sue Oil Companies Over Natural Disasters Is Dead

[rangerrebew]

California Bill That Lets Anyone Sue Oil Companies Over Natural Disasters Is Dead
Climate lawfare activists hoped to capitalize on the devastating wildfires across the state.
by Kyle Kohli  Apr 10, 2025 
 
California legislation that would have permitted the state FAIR plan, individuals, and insurers to sue oil and gas companies over natural disasters officially failed to advance last evening in the California Senate Judiciary Committee. [emphasis, links added]


SB 222, which was sponsored by San Francisco State Sen. Scott Wiener and the Rockefeller-backed Center for Climate Integrity, only notched 5 of the 7 committee votes needed to proceed amid stiff bipartisan opposition.

The legislation has been a flashpoint in the ongoing California homeowners insurance debate as climate lawfare activists looked to capitalize on the recent string of devastating wildfires across the state.

Democrats Vote Against SB 222 Due to Cost and Feasibility Concerns

Sen. Angelique Ashby and Sen. Anna Caballero, both Democrats, voted against the bill outright while fellow Democrats Chairman Tom Umberg and Sen. Maria Durazo abstained, arguing they were unconvinced the legislation would help stabilize California’s soaring home insurance premiums.

In a statement to the Associated Press before the hearing, Sen. Caballero pointed out that she supports strong environmental policy – but argued that SB 222 does not hit the mark:

https://climatechangedispatch.com/california-bill-that-lets-anyone-sue-oil-companies-over-natural-disasters-is-dead/

[GtHawk]

If this passed, and I’m shocked it didn’t, would it be fair for the oil companies to then depose the state and federal government agencies responsible for the lack clearing brush and dead trees setting up the conditions for these fires?

[rangerrebew]

If this passed, and I’m shocked it didn’t, would it be fair for the oil companies to then depose the state and federal government agencies responsible for the lack clearing brush and dead trees setting up the conditions for these fires?

The legislature of Mejifornia may be outlandishly liberal, illogical, and irresponsible but they aren't so stupid as to set themselves up that way.

[GtHawk]

The legislature of Mejifornia may be outlandishly liberal, illogical, and irresponsible but they aren't so stupid as to set themselves up that way.

As a life long Calfornian, and please don’t take this the wrong way, you don’t know what your talking about when it comes to California democrats For evidence as to their level of illogic, irresponsibility and yes stupidity, I will also add hubris, I give you Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Adam’Pencil Neck Geek’ Schiff, Maxine Waters. Oops I left out Californias Ass in the Hole….Kamala Harris.

[Free Vulcan]

As it should, because man made global warming is a political fiction created by wannabe despots as a smokescreen to setting up a WEF style dictatorship.