SB-256
Energy & Environment

Electricity: electrical infrastructure.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to enhance electrical infrastructure resilience in disaster-prone areas.
  • Proposes undergrounding power lines, microgrids, and stronger safety standards with skilled workforce requirements.
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/3/2025)
Probability of Passing
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Summary

Senator Pérez has introduced an intent bill to enhance California's electrical infrastructure resilience in disaster-prone areas. The proposal aims to require utilities to underground power lines, implement microgrids, and strengthen safety standards, with specific provisions to be detailed in the coming months.

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Introduced By

Sasha Renee Perez
Sasha Renee PerezD
California State Senator

Community Outlook

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Latest Voting History

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Relevant Contacts

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Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
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Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
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Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
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Not Contacted
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
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Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
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Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
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Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Bill Author

Key Takeaways

  • Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to enhance electrical infrastructure resilience in disaster-prone areas.
  • Proposes undergrounding power lines, microgrids, and stronger safety standards with skilled workforce requirements.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Sasha Renee Perez
Sasha Renee PerezD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Pérez has introduced an intent bill to enhance California's electrical infrastructure resilience in disaster-prone areas. The proposal aims to require utilities to underground power lines, implement microgrids, and strengthen safety standards, with specific provisions to be detailed in the coming months.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/3/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

No Voting History Available
N/A
There are currently no voting records for this bill.

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 6 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Bill Author