California Environmental Protection Agency: contract: registry: greenhouse gas emissions that result from the water-energy nexus.

Summary

The bill directs the California Environmental Protection Agency to oversee a registry that tracks greenhouse‑gas emissions linked to water and energy use. Participation is voluntary for any business operating in the state, and the agency may hire a qualified nonprofit to develop the registry, recruit participants, and provide technical support. The contract is limited to three years and a $2 million budget.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 635.) (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 0. Page 635.) (April 2). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Mar 11, 2025Set for hearing April 2.
8. Mar 5, 2025Referred to Com. on E.Q.
9. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
10. Feb 20, 2025Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Stern · sponsor

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