Low-income energy assistance.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends the Public Utilities Code so the California Public Utilities Commission must order electric and gas companies to provide home weatherization services to low‑income customers. Programs must prioritize measurable bill savings, health and safety improvements, and whole‑home upgrades, while reporting outcomes and giving priority to diverse small‑business contractors. The goal is to make low‑income energy assistance more effective, accountable, and equitable.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 35. Noes 1.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 24, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 10, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026
• Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Hearing
  Energy, Utilities and Communications · Apr 13, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on U. & E.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 35. Noes 1.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 26, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
9. Apr 20, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Apr 16, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 1. Page 3841.) (April 13).
11. Apr 6, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E., U & C.
12. Apr 2, 2026Set for hearing April 13.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Melissa Hurtado (D) · sponsor
• Hurtado

Bill text

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