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CA SB319

CA SB319
Electricity: transmission planning and permitting.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
09/01/2023
Crossed Over
05/25/2023
Passed
09/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/07/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 25308 to, and to add and repeal Section 25308.5 of, the Public Resources Code, and to add Section 913.12 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to electricity.

AI Summary

This bill requires the California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to: 1) Review and update every 5 years a memorandum of understanding and related workplan to ensure they reflect the coordination needed to help meet California's energy goals. 2) Jointly develop by July 1, 2025 an "electrical transmission infrastructure development guidebook" that describes the state's electrical transmission infrastructure planning and permitting processes, and provide opportunities for stakeholder input and public comment. The bill also requires the CPUC, in consultation with California balancing authorities, to submit a biennial report to the Legislature providing information on electrical transmission project applications, approvals, operations, and estimated costs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 390, Statutes of 2023. (on 10/07/2023)

Taxonomy

Energy
  • ‐ Electricity and Hydroelectricity
  • ‐ General Energy

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