State Water Project: renewable energy resources and zero-carbon resources.

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 amends the Water Code so the Department of Water Resources must buy eligible renewable and zero‑carbon electricity to meet the State Water Project’s agency obligations. It expands deferment options, adds detailed procurement criteria, and lets excess clean power bought after 2036 count toward future years. The changes aim to keep the project on track with California’s clean‑energy goals while protecting against costly contract terminations.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 71. Noes 1. Page 6151.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 13, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 10, 2026
• Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Hearing
  Energy, Utilities and Communications · Apr 13, 2026
• ENERGY, UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS
  Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee · Apr 13, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on U. & E.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 26, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 18, 2026Read third time and amended.
6. May 18, 2026Ordered to second reading.
7. Apr 28, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. Apr 27, 2026From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
9. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
10. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0. Page 3841.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 2, 2026Set for hearing April 13.
12. Mar 25, 2026Re-referred to Com. on E., U & C.

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• John Laird (D) · sponsor
• Laird

Bill text

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