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Kern assemblyman backs efforts to ban SB 1137
['Eric J. Dockery']
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The oil industry continues to fight against what it claims is an unfair law that violates property rights.
The oil industry claims wants to overturn SB 1137, which restricts new oil drilling within 3,200 feet of sensitive sites such as homes, schools and hospitals.
That's why this bill is very important for Kern County because unfortunately Kern County is known for the top three or four most polluted air across the nation."
Aguirre tells me he has three children two were born outside of Kern county and one was born in Kern County.
"To me that says something, that our health is more at risk here in Kern County.