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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
09/02/2025
09/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/02/2025
09/02/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim that the State of California celebrates the numerous contributions of public and private sector nuclear fusion organizations within California for advancing fusion energy research and development, applauds recent scientific advances in magnetic fusion energy and inertial confinement at public research facilities in San Diego and Livermore, recognizes the vast potential of fusion energy for addressing key climate and national security goals and the contributions of California’s private fusion industry, commends the University of California’s Office of the President for its leadership in establishing the Pacific CREST Fusion initiative, and supports developing the fusion energy ecosystem with the goal of siting a first-of-a-kind fusion pilot plant in California by the 2040s.
AI Summary
This joint resolution celebrates California's leadership and significant contributions to nuclear fusion energy research and development. It highlights the state's critical role in addressing global energy challenges, recognizing that fusion energy offers a potentially limitless, clean, and safe alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The resolution specifically applauds scientific advances at research facilities in San Diego and Livermore, such as achieving unprecedented plasma density and the first controlled fusion ignition in a laboratory setting. It acknowledges California's prominent position in the fusion energy ecosystem, hosting one-third of all U.S. private fusion energy companies, supporting robust academic programs across multiple University of California campuses, and being a key participant in international collaboration efforts like ITER. The resolution further commends the University of California for establishing the Pacific CREST Fusion initiative and supports developing a comprehensive fusion energy infrastructure with the ambitious goal of siting a first-of-its-kind fusion pilot plant in California by the 2040s, aligning with the state's clean energy transition plan and commitment to addressing climate change.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Catherine Blakespear (D)*,
Jerry McNerney (D)*,
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Anna Caballero (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Chris Ward (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 161, Statutes of 2025. (on 09/02/2025)
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