California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2334 — Solid waste: methane reduction: working group.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a working group to study methane reduction methods.

AB 2334 mandates the creation of a working group to explore alternative methods for reducing methane emissions. The group must submit its findings by January 1, 2029.

Summary

Existing law establishes the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, which is administered under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery. This bill would require the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery to establish a working group to study the need for and value of alternative methods of methane reduction, as specified. The bill would require the working group to submit its findings and recommendations to the director on or before January 1, 2029.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Read second time and amended.

  5. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 13).

  6. Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democratic 6004
Total 10004
% of votes cast 71%0%0%29%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bryan, Isaac G. Democratic Yea
Connolly, Damon Democratic Not Voting
Garcia, Robert Democratic Yea
Haney, Matt Democratic Yea
Hart, Gregg Democratic Yea
Kalra, Ash Democratic Not Voting
Muratsuchi, Al Democratic Not Voting
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Yea
Schultz, Nick Democratic Yea
Zbur, Rick Chavez Democratic Not Voting
Alanis, Juan Republican Yea
Ellis, Stan Republican Yea
Hoover, Josh Republican Yea
Macedo, Alexandra Republican Yea

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Subjects

environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2334 do?
Existing law establishes the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, which is administered under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery. This bill would require the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery to establish a working group to study the need for and value of alternative methods of methane reduction, as specified. The bill would require the working group to submit its findings and recommendations to the director on or before January 1, 2029.
Who sponsors AB 2334?
AB 2334 is sponsored by Bennett, Steve (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2334?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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