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    AB-286
    Energy & Environment

    Electricity: mandatory rate reduction.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to recommend plans for reducing electricity rates by 30% by January 2027.
    • Mandates a comprehensive review of public purpose programs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
    • Requires audits of electrical utilities' wildfire mitigation costs to ensure reasonable spending.
    • Establishes evaluation criteria for existing energy programs to eliminate or reform ineffective initiatives.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Gallagher's electricity rate reduction proposal directs the California Public Utilities Commission to develop recommendations for lowering consumer electricity rates by at least 30% before January 1, 2027. The commission must generate a comprehensive report outlining specific measures to achieve these reductions.

    The legislation requires the commission to undertake several analytical steps in formulating its recommendations. These include reviewing public purpose programs for cost-effectiveness, examining climate credit provisions in accordance with Executive Order N-5-24, and auditing electrical corporations' claimed costs for wildfire mitigation plans. The commission must also evaluate programs referenced in Table A-2 of its February 2025 executive order response, with direction to eliminate, reform, or refer ineffective programs to the Legislature.

    This measure builds upon the commission's existing regulatory authority over electrical corporations and rate-setting responsibilities. While the bill mandates development of reduction recommendations, implementation of any proposed changes would require subsequent regulatory or legislative action. The commission maintains discretion in how to achieve the targeted decreases while fulfilling its obligation to ensure rates remain just and reasonable under current law.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    James Gallagher
    James GallagherR
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (1/22/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 30, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    180018PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to recommend plans for reducing electricity rates by 30% by January 2027.
    • Mandates a comprehensive review of public purpose programs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
    • Requires audits of electrical utilities' wildfire mitigation costs to ensure reasonable spending.
    • Establishes evaluation criteria for existing energy programs to eliminate or reform ineffective initiatives.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    James Gallagher
    James GallagherR
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Gallagher's electricity rate reduction proposal directs the California Public Utilities Commission to develop recommendations for lowering consumer electricity rates by at least 30% before January 1, 2027. The commission must generate a comprehensive report outlining specific measures to achieve these reductions.

    The legislation requires the commission to undertake several analytical steps in formulating its recommendations. These include reviewing public purpose programs for cost-effectiveness, examining climate credit provisions in accordance with Executive Order N-5-24, and auditing electrical corporations' claimed costs for wildfire mitigation plans. The commission must also evaluate programs referenced in Table A-2 of its February 2025 executive order response, with direction to eliminate, reform, or refer ineffective programs to the Legislature.

    This measure builds upon the commission's existing regulatory authority over electrical corporations and rate-setting responsibilities. While the bill mandates development of reduction recommendations, implementation of any proposed changes would require subsequent regulatory or legislative action. The commission maintains discretion in how to achieve the targeted decreases while fulfilling its obligation to ensure rates remain just and reasonable under current law.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (1/22/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 30, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    180018PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 16 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member