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    AB-23
    Energy & Environment

    The Cost of Living Reduction Act of 2025.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Requires state agencies to track and publicly report when California energy prices exceed national averages.
    • Suspends state gas and utility fees for 6 months when prices exceed national averages by 10%.
    • Provides rebates up to $2,500 to eligible households when energy costs exceed national averages by 10%.
    • Prohibits utilities from charging new or increased fixed fees on customer bills starting 2026.

    Summary

    Assembly Member DeMaio's Cost of Living Reduction Act aims to address California's energy costs through price monitoring, automatic fee suspensions, and consumer rebates. The legislation requires the Energy Commission and Public Utilities Commission to maintain public dashboards comparing California's gasoline, electricity, and natural gas prices to national averages, while identifying state-specific factors contributing to price differences.

    When California's energy prices exceed national averages by more than 10% in a quarter, the bill triggers automatic six-month suspensions of various fees and taxes. For gasoline, this includes state fuel taxes, sales taxes, and environmental fees. For utilities, it suspends charges on electricity and natural gas bills. The legislation also pauses cap-and-trade program requirements for affected oil refineries and utilities during these periods.

    The bill establishes a Cost of Living Reduction Fund to provide rebates to eligible households when energy prices remain elevated. Households earning up to $120,000 (married) or $65,000 (single) may receive up to $2,500 in rebates, funded through transfers from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Additionally, the measure prohibits both the Public Utilities Commission and local publicly owned utilities from adopting new fixed charges on utility bills after January 1, 2026.

    The Milton Marks "Little Hoover" Commission must evaluate the program's effectiveness by January 2027, examining its potential application to other sectors like insurance, housing, healthcare, and water utilities. The legislation requires no reimbursement to local agencies, as its mandates relate solely to changes in criminal statutes.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Jacqui IrwinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tasha Boerner HorvathD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Jacqui IrwinD
    Assemblymember
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    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
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    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Tasha Boerner HorvathD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
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    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
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    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
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    Joe PattersonR
    Assemblymember
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    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Pilar SchiavoD
    Assemblymember
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    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Carl DeMaioR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
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    Introduced By

    Carl DeMaio
    Carl DeMaioR
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (12/2/2024)

    Key Takeaways

    • Requires state agencies to track and publicly report when California energy prices exceed national averages.
    • Suspends state gas and utility fees for 6 months when prices exceed national averages by 10%.
    • Provides rebates up to $2,500 to eligible households when energy costs exceed national averages by 10%.
    • Prohibits utilities from charging new or increased fixed fees on customer bills starting 2026.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Carl DeMaio
    Carl DeMaioR
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member DeMaio's Cost of Living Reduction Act aims to address California's energy costs through price monitoring, automatic fee suspensions, and consumer rebates. The legislation requires the Energy Commission and Public Utilities Commission to maintain public dashboards comparing California's gasoline, electricity, and natural gas prices to national averages, while identifying state-specific factors contributing to price differences.

    When California's energy prices exceed national averages by more than 10% in a quarter, the bill triggers automatic six-month suspensions of various fees and taxes. For gasoline, this includes state fuel taxes, sales taxes, and environmental fees. For utilities, it suspends charges on electricity and natural gas bills. The legislation also pauses cap-and-trade program requirements for affected oil refineries and utilities during these periods.

    The bill establishes a Cost of Living Reduction Fund to provide rebates to eligible households when energy prices remain elevated. Households earning up to $120,000 (married) or $65,000 (single) may receive up to $2,500 in rebates, funded through transfers from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Additionally, the measure prohibits both the Public Utilities Commission and local publicly owned utilities from adopting new fixed charges on utility bills after January 1, 2026.

    The Milton Marks "Little Hoover" Commission must evaluate the program's effectiveness by January 2027, examining its potential application to other sectors like insurance, housing, healthcare, and water utilities. The legislation requires no reimbursement to local agencies, as its mandates relate solely to changes in criminal statutes.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (12/2/2024)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Utilities and Energy
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Jacqui IrwinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tasha Boerner HorvathD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 19 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Jacqui IrwinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tasha Boerner HorvathD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Joe PattersonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Pilar SchiavoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Carl DeMaioR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member