Renewable energy resources: hydroelectric generation.
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SB 297 — Renewable energy resources: hydroelectric generation.
Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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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 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Existing law establishes the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program, which requires the Public Utilities Commission to implement annual procurement targets for the procurement of eligible renewable energy resources, as defined, for all retail sellers, as defined, to achieve the targets and goals of the program. The existing definition of an eligible renewable energy resource includes small hydroelectric generation facilities of 30 megawatts or less that meet specified criteria. This bill would revise the definition of an eligible renewable energy resource to include a hydroelectric generation facility of any size, and remove other restrictions regarding which hydroelectric generation facilities meet the definition of an eligible renewable energy resource. The bill would also make conforming changes. This bill would incorporate certain changes in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, proposed by SB 2 of the First Extraordinary Session, to be operative only if SB 2 and this bill are both chaptered and become effective on or before January 1, 2012, and this bill is chaptered last.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/14/11 - Amended Senate Current pdf April 14, 2011
- Amended 03/17/11 - Amended Senate pdf March 17, 2011
- Introduced 02/14/11 - Introduced pdf February 14, 2011
- SB297 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 and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E., U., & C.
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Set for hearing May 3.
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Re-referred to Com. on E., U., & C.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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Referred to Com. on RLS.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Cannella · Primary
- Olsen · Cosponsor
- La Malfa · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Cannella
Co-sponsors (2)
- Olsen
- La Malfa
Not signed on (119)
119 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 119 →"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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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 297 do?
- Existing law establishes the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program, which requires the Public Utilities Commission to implement annual procurement targets for the procurement of eligible renewable energy resources, as defined, for all retail sellers, as defined, to achieve the targets and goals of the program. The existing definition of an eligible renewable energy resource includes small hydroelectric generation facilities of 30 megawatts or less that meet specified criteria. This bill would revise the definition of an eligible renewable energy resource to include a hydroelectric generation facility of any size, and remove other restrictions regarding which hydroelectric generation facilities meet the definition of an eligible renewable energy resource. The bill would also make conforming changes. This bill would incorporate certain changes in Section 399.12 of the Public Utilities Code, proposed by SB 2 of the First Extraordinary Session, to be operative only if SB 2 and this bill are both chaptered and become effective on or before January 1, 2012, and this bill is chaptered last.
- Who sponsors SB 297?
- SB 297 is sponsored by Cannella, Olsen, and La Malfa.
- What is the current status of SB 297?
- This bill died with 2011-2012 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 297?
- Track SB 297 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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