State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: chair: report to the Legislature.
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SB 491 — State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: chair: report to the Legislature.
Last action — August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Assembly.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
Summary
Existing law establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission consisting of 5 members and establishes various duties and responsibilities of the commission relating to energy usage in the state. Existing law requires the Governor to designate a chair of the commission and requires the chair to direct the public advisor, the executive director, and other staff of the commission in the performance of their duties in conformance with the policies and guidelines established by the commission. This bill would require the chair of the commission to appear annually before the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature to report on activities of the commission, as specified.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/01/25 - Amended Senate Current pdf April 01, 2025
- Introduced 02/19/25 - Introduced pdf February 19, 2025
- SB491 View text html
Action History
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August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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July 9 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (June 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Referred to Com. on U. & E.
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In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 1237.) Ordered to the Assembly.
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Set for hearing April 7.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0. Page 511.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Set for hearing March 24.
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Referred to Com. on E., U & C.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- John Laird · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Laird, John Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (18)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Boerner, Tasha | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| González, Mark | Democratic | Yea |
| Harabedian, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Hart, Gregg | Democratic | Yea |
| Irwin, Jacqui | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Papan, Diane | Democratic | Yea |
| Petrie-Norris, Cottie | Democratic | Yea |
| Rogers, Chris | Democratic | Yea |
| Schiavo, Pilar | Democratic | Yea |
| Schultz, Nick | Democratic | Yea |
| Zbur, Rick Chavez | Democratic | Yea |
| Chen, Phillip | Republican | Yea |
| Davies, Laurie | Republican | Yea |
| Patterson, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Ta, Tri | Republican | Yea |
| Wallis, Greg | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (17)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Allen, Benjamin | Democratic | Yea |
| Archuleta, Bob | Democratic | Yea |
| Arreguín, Jesse | Democratic | Yea |
| Ashby, Angelique V. | Democratic | Yea |
| Becker, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| Caballero, Anna M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Gonzalez, Lena A. | Democratic | Yea |
| Hurtado, Melissa | Democratic | Yea |
| Limón, Monique | Democratic | Yea |
| McNerney, Jerry | Democratic | Yea |
| Rubio, Susan | Democratic | Yea |
| Stern, Henry I. | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Grove, Shannon | Republican | Yea |
| Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie | Republican | Yea |
| Strickland, Tony | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 491 do?
- Existing law establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission consisting of 5 members and establishes various duties and responsibilities of the commission relating to energy usage in the state. Existing law requires the Governor to designate a chair of the commission and requires the chair to direct the public advisor, the executive director, and other staff of the commission in the performance of their duties in conformance with the policies and guidelines established by the commission. This bill would require the chair of the commission to appear annually before the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature to report on activities of the commission, as specified.
- Who sponsors SB 491?
- SB 491 is sponsored by Laird, John (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 491?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 491?
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