S5208 — Relates to notice and inspection requirements for battery energy storage systems in a city with a population with one million or more
Last action — In Senate Committee
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1Introduced
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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 has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Where this bill stands today.
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In plain language
The bill mandates public notice and annual inspections for battery energy storage systems in large cities.
This bill requires community boards to notify the public about the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems. It also mandates annual inspections of these systems and defines what constitutes a battery energy storage system.
What this means for you
- Environment: This means greater oversight and safety for battery energy storage systems in your area, potentially impacting local environmental standards.
Summary
Requires community boards to provide public notice of any planned siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and to provide for annual inspections of such battery energy storage systems; defines "battery energy storage systems"; requires operators of such battery energy storage systems to submit to the requirements of community boards regarding notice and inspection requirements.
Bill Text
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Action History
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COMMITTED TO RULES
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ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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2ND REPORT CAL.
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1ST REPORT CAL.992
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REFERRED TO CITIES 1
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COMMITTED TO RULES
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ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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2ND REPORT CAL.
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1ST REPORT CAL.964
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REFERRED TO CITIES 1
Sponsors
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S5208 do?
- Requires community boards to provide public notice of any planned siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and to provide for annual inspections of such battery energy storage systems; defines "battery energy storage systems"; requires operators of such battery energy storage systems to submit to the requirements of community boards regarding notice and inspection requirements.
- Who sponsors S5208?
- S5208 is sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
- What is the current status of S5208?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track S5208?
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