Data centers: rate structures.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill directs the California Public Utilities Commission to evaluate and adjust rate structures so that data centers cover their proportionate share of transmission, distribution, and non‑emitting resource costs. It also orders the commission to design rates that lessen the burden on residential customers, especially low‑income programs. The measure aims to balance rapid data‑center growth with rising electricity prices for Californians.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6775.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Hearing
  Energy, Utilities and Communications · Apr 13, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Com. on U. & E.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 9.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (May 14).
6. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
9. Apr 23, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
10. Apr 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 22, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
12. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. (Ayes 13. Noes 4. Page 3842.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Jerry McNerney (D) · sponsor
• McNerney
• Pérez

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