Electricity: deenergization events: communications.

Summary

The bill adds new rules for electric utilities when they shut off power to prevent wildfires. Utilities must immediately alert local emergency managers and first‑responders, share real‑time weather and restoration updates, and file yearly compliance reports. The Public Utilities Commission would enforce the rules and could levy fines for violations.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 512.) (March 24). · Apr 1, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 5, 2025
• Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Hearing
  Energy, Utilities and Communications · Mar 24, 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. May 5, 2025May 5 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 25, 2025Set for hearing May 5.
6. Apr 16, 2025April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
7. Apr 4, 2025Set for hearing April 21.
8. Apr 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Apr 1, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 512.) (March 24).
10. Mar 17, 2025Set for hearing March 24.
11. Mar 5, 2025Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
12. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

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Sponsors

• Stern · sponsor

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