Power facilities: emergency response and action plans.

Legislative status

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

Summary

The bill changes California's certification process for new transmission lines, power plants and energy‑storage systems by adding a requirement that applicants provide an emergency response and action plan, paid for by the applicant and coordinated with local emergency‑management, unified‑program and first‑response agencies. It also requires energy‑storage projects filed after Jan. 1 2026 to meet setback standards at least as protective as the latest NFPA 855 fire‑safety standard. The changes are intended to improve safety and community protection during emergencies.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 2917.). · Sep 4, 2025

Hearings

• Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Hearing
  Energy, Utilities and Communications · Jul 7, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 21, 2025
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Apr 30, 2025
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Apr 7, 2025

History

1. Jan 22, 2026Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
2. Oct 6, 2025Vetoed by Governor.
3. Oct 6, 2025Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
4. Sep 11, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
5. Sep 4, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 2917.).
6. Sep 3, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2462.).
7. Sep 3, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
8. Aug 20, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Aug 19, 2025From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
10. Jul 14, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Jul 10, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (July 7).
12. Jun 4, 2025Referred to Com. on E., U & C.

The 12 most recent of 26 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Davies · sponsor
• Dixon
• Strickland

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