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Introduced
12/02/2024
12/02/2024
In Committee
08/18/2025
08/18/2025
Crossed Over
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 301, 321.6, and 910.1 of, and to add Section 910.10 to, the Public Utilities Code, relating to the Public Utilities Commission.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) membership and reporting requirements to enhance transparency and regional representation. Starting January 1, 2026, the bill requires that four commission members represent the geographic locations of the four existing State Board of Equalization districts, with a fifth at-large member having expertise in public advocacy or public interest law. The Governor and Senate must now consider regional diversity when selecting commissioners, aiming to include representatives from northern California, the Central Valley, and southern California. Additionally, the bill expands the PUC president's annual reporting obligations to the Legislature, requiring detailed information about rate affordability, ratesetting cases, and case resolution timeliness. The bill introduces a new requirement that within 15 days of making a final decision in a ratesetting case, the commission must submit a report to the Legislature detailing the affected utility, evidence supporting rate increases, the commission's rationale, and a 10-year history of rate increases for that utility. These changes aim to increase accountability, provide more comprehensive oversight, and ensure broader geographic representation in the state's utility regulation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission. (on 08/29/2025)
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