California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 2929 — Lithium production: report.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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

This bill died with 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 in the Natural Resources Agency the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. Existing law requires, on or before March 1, 2021, the commission to establish, as provided, and convene the Blue Ribbon Commission on Lithium Extraction in California (Blue Ribbon Commission) , with specified members appointed as prescribed. Existing law requires the Blue Ribbon Commission to review, investigate, and analyze certain issues and potential incentives, as described, regarding lithium extraction and use in California, and to consult, if feasible, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy in performing these tasks. Existing law requires the Blue Ribbon Commission to submit, on or before October 1, 2022, a report to the Legislature documenting its findings and recommendations, as specified. This bill would require the Legislative Analyst's Office to annually report to the Legislature on the health, environmental, and economic impacts and benefits of producing lithium from geothermal brines located in the County of Imperial in an area near the Salton Sea commonly referred to as "Lithium Valley."

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 4736.)

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

  4. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on U. & E.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  10. Introduced. 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 and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10000
Democratic 4000
Republican 1000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Santiago — Yea
Holden — Yea
Cunningham — Yea
Quirk — Yea
Mayes — Yea
Ting — Yea
Cristina Garcia — Yea
Eduardo Garcia — Yea
Jim Patterson — Yea
Wendy Carrillo — Yea
Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Muratsuchi, Al Democratic Yea
Reyes, Eloise Gómez Democratic Yea
Chen, Phillip Republican Yea

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Subjects

environment agriculture energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2929 do?
Existing law establishes in the Natural Resources Agency the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. Existing law requires, on or before March 1, 2021, the commission to establish, as provided, and convene the Blue Ribbon Commission on Lithium Extraction in California (Blue Ribbon Commission) , with specified members appointed as prescribed. Existing law requires the Blue Ribbon Commission to review, investigate, and analyze certain issues and potential incentives, as described, regarding lithium extraction and use in California, and to consult, if feasible, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy in performing these tasks. Existing law requires the Blue Ribbon Commission to submit, on or before October 1, 2022, a report to the Legislature documenting its findings and recommendations, as specified. This bill would require the Legislative Analyst's Office to annually report to the Legislature on the health, environmental, and economic impacts and benefits of producing lithium from geothermal brines located in the County of Imperial in an area near the Salton Sea commonly referred to as "Lithium Valley."
Who sponsors AB 2929?
AB 2929 is sponsored by Garcia, Robert (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2929?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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 AB 2929?
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