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Alexandra Macedo, the newly elected Assemblymember for the 33rd Assembly District introduced Assembly Bill 41 immediately after being sworn in. 

Macedo, a Republican from Tulare, said the bill will push for increased transparency in government and help prevent gas price hikes.

“We must shine a light on the government decisions that increase our cost of living and rob us of financial stability,” Macedo said in a news release.

Macedo highlighted some of her frustrations with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his administration.

The bill will require the Newsom Administration to conduct cost analyses on the regulations imposed on the public.

“Hard-working Californians continue to struggle to pay the bills,” Macedo added. “The price of everything from rent to food to the price of gas is out of control. Yet, the Newsom Administration continues to impose mandates that will increase the cost of living without transparency.”

According to the news release, Californians pay approximately $1.40 more per gallon compared to drivers in other states. 

As a result of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approving the Low Carbon Fuel Standard on Nov. 18, a retired CARB branch chief believes Californians could end up paying more than $3.00 per gallon than drivers in other states, Macedo said.

“It is an affront to Californians that the Newsom Administration imposed a mandate that will drive prices without telling the public the true cost,” Macedo said. “Californians especially the hard working residents of the Central Valley deserve to know the true cost impact of government programs as they are barely scraping by.”