Public utilities: rates.

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 adds new disclosure requirements for electric and gas utilities that want to raise rates, forcing them to show cash available for self‑funded investments and how their capital structure affects returns. It also expands the Public Utilities Commission’s yearly report to include five‑year spending comparisons and recommendations to limit future rate increases, with all data posted online. The changes aim to increase transparency, curb unnecessary cost growth, and factor in wildfire‑risk and decarbonization impacts.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 8. Page 4445.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 10, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.
2. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on U. & E.
3. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 8.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. May 26, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (May 14).
7. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
10. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 4. Page 3974.) (April 21).
12. Apr 16, 2026Set for hearing April 21.

The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Ben Allen (D) · sponsor
• Allen

Bill text

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