SB 523 — Solar Feed-in Tariff Pilot Program.
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✓Introduced
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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 died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
(1) Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. This bill would create the Solar Feed-in Tariff Pilot Program. The bill would require Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric Company, to enter into agreements to purchase all of the electricity generated by the owner or operator of a solar energy generation facility located within the territory served by that electrical corporation at specified prices using a contract developed by the commission, as provided. This program would be limited to the City of Santa Monica and other pilot cities to be selected by the commission. Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or an order or direction of the commission is a crime. Because this bill would require an order or other action of the commission to implement its provisions and a violation of that order or action would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime. The bill would also create a state-mandated local program by imposing duties on the City of Santa Monica. (2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/13/09 - Amended Senate Current pdf April 13, 2009
- Introduced 02/27/09 - Introduced pdf February 27, 2009
- SB523 View text html
Action History
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Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on E., U., & C.
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Set for hearing April 21.
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To Com. on E., U. & C.
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Read first time.
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From print. May be acted upon on or after March 30.
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Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Brownley · Cosponsor
- Pavley · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Pavley
Co-sponsors (1)
- Brownley
Not signed on (120)
120 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 523 do?
- (1) Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations. This bill would create the Solar Feed-in Tariff Pilot Program. The bill would require Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric Company, to enter into agreements to purchase all of the electricity generated by the owner or operator of a solar energy generation facility located within the territory served by that electrical corporation at specified prices using a contract developed by the commission, as provided. This program would be limited to the City of Santa Monica and other pilot cities to be selected by the commission. Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or an order or direction of the commission is a crime. Because this bill would require an order or other action of the commission to implement its provisions and a violation of that order or action would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime. The bill would also create a state-mandated local program by imposing duties on the City of Santa Monica. (2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
- Who sponsors SB 523?
- SB 523 is sponsored by Brownley and Pavley.
- What is the current status of SB 523?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
- Where can I track SB 523?
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