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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and oversees air pollution control efforts in California, aiming to meet health-based air quality standards and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
In 2018, CARB tracked over 3,000 bills and analyzed 101 regarding air quality and climate, resulting in 43 bills signed into law and 14 vetoed.

Respective bills are indexed by subject, author, and number with their status marked as:
- Chaptered: Enacted legislation (e.g., AB 32).
- Vetoed: Legislation not signed by the Governor.
Major focus areas included air quality emissions, climate change, administrative procedures, and funding related to clean technologies and environmental justice.

Air Quality/Emissions: Action plans like the Wildfire Smoke Air Pollution Emergency Plan were initiated to tackle air pollution in multifaceted ways.
Climate Change: Legislative efforts included new protections for forests, amendments to the California Global Warming Solutions Act, and further initiatives aiming for carbon neutrality.
Legislative Mandates and Major Hearings: Introduced laws required regular updating and tracking to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness.

Significant Chaptered Bills:
- AB 74: Budget Act of 2019, providing appropriations supporting CARB programs.
- SB 44: Mobile Source Strategy requiring updates for heavy-duty vehicle emissions goals.
Notable Vetoes:
- AB 296 & AB 684 aimed at enhancing funding and standards related to climate grants and electric vehicle charging, which were vetoed due to redundancy and associated costs.

CARB plays a crucial role in navigating California's air quality and climate legislation. Their 2019 report illustrates significant progress in various environmental mandates and outlines the ongoing legislative challenges in achieving California’s long-term climate goals.