Large-scale solar: Central Valley: study.

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 orders the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Land Use and Climate Change to complete a study on how large‑scale solar projects affect land use, the environment and the economy of the Central Valley by Jan. 1, 2029, provided the Legislature appropriates funds. The study must be posted online, submitted to the Legislature, and include input from state and local agencies, industry groups, and community organizations. It must also contain recommendations for policy changes, site selection and community‑benefit programs.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4009.) (April 22). · Apr 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Apr 22, 2026
• Environmental Quality
  Senate Environmental Quality Committee · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
5. Apr 28, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 27, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4009.) (April 22).
7. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 22.
8. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
9. Mar 23, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
10. Feb 26, 2026Referred to Com. on RLS.
11. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21.
12. Feb 18, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Anna Caballero (D) · sponsor
• Caballero

Bill text

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