A11359 — Relates to the siting or construction of a qualified energy storage system
Last action — In Senate Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
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In plain language
Requires public notification for large energy storage system applications.
This bill mandates that applicants for certain energy storage system permits notify local officials and state legislators. It applies to systems over one megawatt hour that are not linked to major renewable facilities.
What this means for you
- Environment: This means that local communities will be informed about significant energy storage projects and can engage in the decision-making process.
Summary
Requires an applicant filing any application for a permit or authorization relating to the siting or construction of a qualified energy storage system that has a storage capacity greater than one megawatt hour, is connected to the local distribution system and primarily operated for commercial or electric retail purposes, and is not constructed in connection with a major renewable energy facility to provide notice of such application to the chief executive of the city, town, or village in which it is located and each member of the state legislature within whose district the proposed energy storage system is to be located.
Bill Text
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Action History
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REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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DELIVERED TO SENATE
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PASSED ASSEMBLY
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.284
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RULES REPORT CAL.284
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REPORTED
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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REFERRED TO ENERGY
Sponsors
- Didi Barrett · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does A11359 do?
- Requires an applicant filing any application for a permit or authorization relating to the siting or construction of a qualified energy storage system that has a storage capacity greater than one megawatt hour, is connected to the local distribution system and primarily operated for commercial or electric retail purposes, and is not constructed in connection with a major renewable energy facility to provide notice of such application to the chief executive of the city, town, or village in which it is located and each member of the state legislature within whose district the proposed energy storage system is to be located.
- Who sponsors A11359?
- A11359 is sponsored by Didi Barrett.
- What is the current status of A11359?
- This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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