Refineries: decommissioning and remediation: cost estimates.

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 forces every refinery in the state to submit a draft plan that estimates the cost, timeline and funding source for shutting down and cleaning up its site. The State Water Resources Control Board reviews the draft, allows a 45‑day public comment period, may hold hearings, and then requires a final report that is posted online. The goal is to give regulators and communities clear information about closure costs while still protecting legitimate trade secrets.

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Vote

Assembly Rule 69(b)(1) suspended. (Ayes 55. Noes 17. Page 6296.) · Aug 21, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jul 1, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 24, 2026
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Jun 16, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 21. Noes 10.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2. May 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
3. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
5. May 18, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (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 27, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
10. Apr 27, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 23, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E., U & C.
12. Apr 16, 2026Set for hearing April 21.

The 12 most recent of 20 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Catherine Blakespear (D) · sponsor
• Allen
• Blakespear
• Gonzalez
• Stern

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