California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 720 — Electrical transmission system.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. The existing restructuring of the electrical industry within the Public Utilities Act provides for the establishment of an Independent System Operator (ISO) , states the intent of the Legislature that electrical corporations and local publicly owned electric utilities commit control of their transmission facilities to the ISO, and requires the ISO to ensure efficient use and reliable operation of the transmission grid consistent with achieving planning and operating reserve criteria no less stringent than those established by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council and the American Electric Reliability Council. This bill would provide that it is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to ensure timely investments are made in the state's electrical transmission system to integrate electricity generation from renewable energy resources, to increase capacity to import electricity, and to accommodate load growth consistent with the efficient use and reliable operation of the grid.

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Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. To Com. on RLS.

  3. Read first time.

  4. From print. May be acted upon on or after March 30.

  5. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 720 do?
Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. The existing restructuring of the electrical industry within the Public Utilities Act provides for the establishment of an Independent System Operator (ISO) , states the intent of the Legislature that electrical corporations and local publicly owned electric utilities commit control of their transmission facilities to the ISO, and requires the ISO to ensure efficient use and reliable operation of the transmission grid consistent with achieving planning and operating reserve criteria no less stringent than those established by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council and the American Electric Reliability Council. This bill would provide that it is the policy of the state and the intent of the Legislature to ensure timely investments are made in the state's electrical transmission system to integrate electricity generation from renewable energy resources, to increase capacity to import electricity, and to accommodate load growth consistent with the efficient use and reliable operation of the grid.
Who sponsors SB 720?
SB 720 is sponsored by Strickland, Tony (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 720?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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