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    AB-13
    Energy & Environment

    Public Utilities Commission: membership: reports.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Restructures the Public Utilities Commission to include four geographic representatives and one consumer advocate.
    • Requires the Commission president to report annually on rate affordability and rate-setting decisions.
    • Mandates detailed reports to the Legislature within 15 days of any utility rate change decision.
    • Expands annual reporting requirements to track missed deadlines and case resolution timeliness.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Ransom's proposal to restructure California's Public Utilities Commission introduces geographic representation requirements and expands legislative oversight of utility rate decisions. The measure would require four commission members to represent distinct State Board of Equalization districts, with a fifth at-large member bringing expertise in public advocacy or consumer protection law from outside government service. Current commissioners would retain their positions until their terms expire or they resign, with the new requirements taking effect for appointments made after January 1, 2026.

    The bill establishes additional reporting obligations for the commission president's annual legislative appearances, mandating presentations on rate affordability and both pending and completed rate-setting cases. It also requires the commission to document instances where decisions exceeded statutory deadlines in its annual legislative reports. Within 15 days of adopting any rate-setting decision, the commission would need to submit detailed reports to legislators covering the affected utility's evidence, the commission's reasoning, and a 10-year history of approved rate increases for that utility.

    These changes modify the commission's existing constitutional framework while preserving its core regulatory authority over utility rates and services. The measure maintains the governor's appointment power but adds specific criteria for geographic distribution and professional background of commissioners. The expanded reporting requirements create new administrative responsibilities without altering the commission's fundamental decision-making process or rate-setting jurisdiction.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1200
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 13 Ransom Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Bob ArchuletaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jerry McNerneyD
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Rhodesia Ransom
    Rhodesia RansomD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 3, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    790079PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Restructures the Public Utilities Commission to include four geographic representatives and one consumer advocate.
    • Requires the Commission president to report annually on rate affordability and rate-setting decisions.
    • Mandates detailed reports to the Legislature within 15 days of any utility rate change decision.
    • Expands annual reporting requirements to track missed deadlines and case resolution timeliness.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Rhodesia Ransom
    Rhodesia RansomD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Ransom's proposal to restructure California's Public Utilities Commission introduces geographic representation requirements and expands legislative oversight of utility rate decisions. The measure would require four commission members to represent distinct State Board of Equalization districts, with a fifth at-large member bringing expertise in public advocacy or consumer protection law from outside government service. Current commissioners would retain their positions until their terms expire or they resign, with the new requirements taking effect for appointments made after January 1, 2026.

    The bill establishes additional reporting obligations for the commission president's annual legislative appearances, mandating presentations on rate affordability and both pending and completed rate-setting cases. It also requires the commission to document instances where decisions exceeded statutory deadlines in its annual legislative reports. Within 15 days of adopting any rate-setting decision, the commission would need to submit detailed reports to legislators covering the affected utility's evidence, the commission's reasoning, and a 10-year history of approved rate increases for that utility.

    These changes modify the commission's existing constitutional framework while preserving its core regulatory authority over utility rates and services. The measure maintains the governor's appointment power but adds specific criteria for geographic distribution and professional background of commissioners. The expanded reporting requirements create new administrative responsibilities without altering the commission's fundamental decision-making process or rate-setting jurisdiction.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1200
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 13 Ransom Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Utilities And Energy Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 3, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    790079PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 17 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Bob ArchuletaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jerry McNerneyD
    Senator
    Committee Member