Oil and gas: subsurface energy transition research and demonstration projects: California State University, Bakersfield.

Summary

The bill adds new sections to the Public Resources Code that let the Department of Conservation prioritize approvals for carbon‑capture, enhanced oil recovery, mineral extraction, geothermal and hydrogen projects. It authorizes partnerships with California State University, Bakersfield to set up a demonstration zone, research field station, energy research center and core repository. The goal is to develop technologies that can cut emissions or make idle wells productive, while supporting workforce transition in oil‑dependent regions.

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Hearings

• Higher Education Committee Hearing
  Higher Education · Apr 21, 2026
• Higher Education
  Higher Education · Apr 21, 2026
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 20, 2026
• Natural Resources
  Natural Resources · Apr 20, 2026

History

1. Apr 20, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
2. Apr 16, 2026Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 4663.)
3. Apr 16, 2026(Pending re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED.)
4. Mar 24, 2026Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
5. Mar 23, 2026Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and HIGHER ED.
6. Mar 23, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
7. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
8. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Stan Ellis (R) · sponsor
• Ellis

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