Electrical corporations: data centers: report.

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 adds a new section to the Public Utilities Code that lets the California Public Utilities Commission study how new data‑center loads affect the costs borne by existing electricity customers. The commission must publish its findings online and send them to the Legislature by Jan. 1, 2027. The measure aims to protect ratepayers while supporting the state’s technology and climate goals.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 3358.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 12, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jul 9, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 28, 2025

History

1. Oct 11, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 647, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 11, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 13, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 29. Noes 8. Page 3022.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. Sep 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 3358.) Ordered to the Senate.
6. Sep 12, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. Sep 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 10. Noes 4.) (August 29).
10. Aug 20, 2025August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
11. Jul 14, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Jul 10, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 4.) (July 9).

The 12 most recent of 30 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Steve Padilla (D) · sponsor
• McNerney
• Padilla
• Stern

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