Decarbonized gaseous fuels.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs California’s Air Resources Board to evaluate how much low‑carbon gas the state will need to replace fossil fuel use in sectors that cannot easily switch to electricity, and to keep the power grid reliable. It must post the study online by Dec. 31, 2029. The goal is to guide policies that boost clean‑gas production, cut emissions, and support jobs.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Apr 22, 2026
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 13, 2026
• Natural Resources
  Natural Resources · Apr 13, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 23, 2026Coauthors revised.
5. Apr 16, 2026Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.
6. Apr 15, 2026Read second time and amended.
7. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 13).
8. Apr 7, 2026Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
9. Apr 6, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
10. Apr 3, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
11. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and U. & E.
12. Feb 12, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Papan · sponsor
• Calderon

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