Net zero greenhouse gas emissions goal: carbon dioxide removal: regulations.

Summary

The bill adds new definitions and rules so that only carbon‑dioxide removal projects meeting strict durability and feedstock standards can be counted toward California’s net‑zero targets. It also authorizes the state Air Resources Board to adopt ongoing protocols for storing or using captured carbon. The aim is to make the state’s emissions accounting more scientifically sound.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 2. Page 634.) (April 2). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 3, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 21, 2025
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Apr 2, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. Apr 21, 2025April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 4, 2025Set for hearing April 21.
6. Apr 3, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 2. Page 634.) (April 2). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Mar 25, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
8. Mar 17, 2025Set for hearing April 2.
9. Mar 13, 2025March 19 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
10. Mar 7, 2025Set for hearing March 19.
11. Feb 14, 2025Referred to Com. on E.Q.
12. Feb 6, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 8.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Becker · sponsor

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