Energy: renewable electrical generation facilities: definition.

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 establishes an official definition of what counts as a renewable electrical generation facility under California law. By clarifying which power plants are considered renewable, it helps regulators, utilities, and developers apply existing energy policies consistently. The definition supports clear communication and planning in the state's energy sector.

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Vote

Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 5914.) Ordered to the Senate. · Jun 29, 2026

Hearings

• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 24, 2026
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Jun 22, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 10, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Coms. on U. & E. and NAT. RES.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. May 18, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (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 28, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 27, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4010.) (April 22).
12. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 22.

The 12 most recent of 20 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Jerry McNerney (D) · sponsor
• Archuleta
• Caballero
• Carrillo
• McNerney
• Valladares

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