Administrative regulations: standardized regulatory impact analysis: State Air Resources Board.
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SB 981 — Administrative regulations: standardized regulatory impact analysis: State Air Resources Board.
Last action — May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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1Introduced
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2In 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 been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Introduced
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 R).
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Mixed recorded votes
3 passed, 1 failed in 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.
In plain language
The bill requires the State Air Resources Board to assess cost of living impacts in regulatory analyses.
SB 981 mandates the State Air Resources Board to include cost of living impacts on residents in its regulatory impact analyses. This includes factors like gasoline prices, electric bills, and housing costs.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This bill could provide greater insight into how regulations may affect your everyday living costs.
Summary
Existing law designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency responsible for the preparation of the state implementation plan required by the Clean Air Act, and requires the state board to adopt standards, rules, and regulations that are consistent with the state goal of providing a decent home and suitable living environment for every Californian. Existing law, the Administrative Procedure Act, sets forth the requirements for the adoption, publication, review, and implementation of regulations by state agencies. Existing law requires a state agency proposing to adopt, amend, or repeal a major regulation on or after November 1, 2013, to prepare a standardized regulatory impact analysis, as specified, that addresses, among other things, the competitive advantages or disadvantages for businesses currently doing business within the state and the benefits to health, safety, and welfare of the regulations. This bill would require a standardized regulatory impact analysis prepared by the State Air Resources Board to additionally address cost of living impacts on residents of the state, including, but not limited to, retail gasoline and transportation costs, consumer electric bills, consumer goods and food costs, housing and building construction costs, and costs to businesses.
Bill Text
- Amended 03/09/26 - Amended Senate Current pdf March 09, 2026
- Introduced 02/04/26 - Introduced pdf February 04, 2026
- SB981 View text html
Action History
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May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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Set for hearing May 14.
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May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
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Set for hearing May 4.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4008.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Set for hearing April 22.
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March 18 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page 3600.) Reconsideration granted.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
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Set for hearing March 18.
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Referred to Com. on E.Q.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 7.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Roger W. Niello · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Niello, Roger W. Republican
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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| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cabaldon, Christopher | Democratic | Yea |
| Cervantes, Sabrina | Democratic | Yea |
| Grayson, Timothy S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Richardson, Laura | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Yea |
| Seyarto, Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Allen, Benjamin | Democratic | Yea |
| Blakespear, Catherine S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Gonzalez, Lena A. | Democratic | Yea |
| Hurtado, Melissa | Democratic | Yea |
| Menjivar, Caroline | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Yea |
| Valladares, Suzette Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 0% | 0% | 29% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Allen, Benjamin | Democratic | Yea |
| Blakespear, Catherine S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Gonzalez, Lena A. | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Hurtado, Melissa | Democratic | Yea |
| Menjivar, Caroline | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Valladares, Suzette Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 43% | 14% | 0% | 43% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Allen, Benjamin | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Blakespear, Catherine S. | Democratic | Nay |
| Gonzalez, Lena A. | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Hurtado, Melissa | Democratic | Yea |
| Menjivar, Caroline | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Valladares, Suzette Martinez | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 981 do?
- Existing law designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency responsible for the preparation of the state implementation plan required by the Clean Air Act, and requires the state board to adopt standards, rules, and regulations that are consistent with the state goal of providing a decent home and suitable living environment for every Californian. Existing law, the Administrative Procedure Act, sets forth the requirements for the adoption, publication, review, and implementation of regulations by state agencies. Existing law requires a state agency proposing to adopt, amend, or repeal a major regulation on or after November 1, 2013, to prepare a standardized regulatory impact analysis, as specified, that addresses, among other things, the competitive advantages or disadvantages for businesses currently doing business within the state and the benefits to health, safety, and welfare of the regulations. This bill would require a standardized regulatory impact analysis prepared by the State Air Resources Board to additionally address cost of living impacts on residents of the state, including, but not limited to, retail gasoline and transportation costs, consumer electric bills, consumer goods and food costs, housing and building construction costs, and costs to businesses.
- Who sponsors SB 981?
- SB 981 is sponsored by Niello, Roger W. (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 981?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 981?
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