Hazardous waste control laws: exemption: geothermal resources.

Summary

The bill changes California’s hazardous‑waste fee structure by setting a maximum $10‑per‑ton charge for geothermal waste that does not qualify for an exemption. It also removes existing limits on the geothermal exemption, allowing more types of geothermal waste to be excluded from hazardous‑waste rules. The changes affect generators of hazardous waste, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the California regional water quality control boards.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 30, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Apr 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 24, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
7. Apr 23, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
8. Mar 25, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
9. Mar 24, 2025Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
10. Mar 24, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
11. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
12. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Jeff Gonzalez · sponsor

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