Geothermal waste: exemption from generation and handling fees: study.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Toxic Substances Control to prepare a report, due by July 1 2026, on the consequences of exempting certain geothermal waste from generation and handling fees. It adds a temporary article to the Health and Safety Code to require the study and amends CEQA findings in the Public Resources Code. The measure affects geothermal operators, waste regulators, and policymakers by informing potential fee changes.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0. Page 867.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 23, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 5, 2025
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Apr 23, 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 23, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0. Page 867.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 4, 2025Set for hearing April 23.
8. Apr 2, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
9. Mar 26, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
10. Mar 12, 2025Referred to Com. on RLS.
11. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
12. Feb 24, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Padilla · sponsor

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