SB-298
Energy & Environment

State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: seaports: plan: alternative fuels.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires California to develop a comprehensive alternative fuel plan for oceangoing vessels at public seaports by 2030.
  • Establishes a diverse working group of industry, government, and community stakeholders to guide the planning process.
  • Mandates identification of infrastructure needs and permitting barriers for alternative fuel facilities at seaports.
  • Requires forecasting of alternative fuel demand and supply needs with estimated costs and implementation timelines.

Summary

Senator Caballero's maritime emissions reduction legislation directs the California Energy Commission to develop a comprehensive alternative fuels plan for oceangoing vessels at the state's public seaports by 2030. The plan, created in partnership with the State Lands Commission, Transportation Agency, and Air Resources Board, aims to enable seaports to meet their emissions reduction targets while maintaining cargo competitiveness.

The legislation requires the plan to assess alternative fuel infrastructure needs, identify permitting barriers, evaluate facility development opportunities, and forecast fuel demand and supply requirements. To inform this work, the Energy Commission must convene a working group comprising seaport operators, marine terminal operators, ocean carriers, labor representatives, environmental advocates, fuel providers, and relevant state agencies.

The measure aligns with International Maritime Organization targets for reducing shipping emissions, including goals of 40% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 and integration of zero or near-zero greenhouse gas technologies. According to the bill's findings, maintaining California's position as the nation's largest international trade gateway while transitioning to cleaner fuels carries implications for both economic competitiveness and emissions reduction, as cargo diversions to other U.S. ports result in 19% higher greenhouse gas emissions on average for Asian imports.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB298 Caballero et al
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Hearing
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Environmental Quality]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Introduced By

Anna Caballero
Anna CaballeroD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Jesse Arreguin
Jesse ArreguinD
California State Senator
Rhodesia Ransom
Rhodesia RansomD
California State Assembly Member
Laura Richardson
Laura RichardsonD
California State Senator
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 14, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
120214PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires California to develop a comprehensive alternative fuel plan for oceangoing vessels at public seaports by 2030.
  • Establishes a diverse working group of industry, government, and community stakeholders to guide the planning process.
  • Mandates identification of infrastructure needs and permitting barriers for alternative fuel facilities at seaports.
  • Requires forecasting of alternative fuel demand and supply needs with estimated costs and implementation timelines.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Anna Caballero
Anna CaballeroD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Jesse Arreguin
Jesse ArreguinD
California State Senator
Rhodesia Ransom
Rhodesia RansomD
California State Assembly Member
Laura Richardson
Laura RichardsonD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Caballero's maritime emissions reduction legislation directs the California Energy Commission to develop a comprehensive alternative fuels plan for oceangoing vessels at the state's public seaports by 2030. The plan, created in partnership with the State Lands Commission, Transportation Agency, and Air Resources Board, aims to enable seaports to meet their emissions reduction targets while maintaining cargo competitiveness.

The legislation requires the plan to assess alternative fuel infrastructure needs, identify permitting barriers, evaluate facility development opportunities, and forecast fuel demand and supply requirements. To inform this work, the Energy Commission must convene a working group comprising seaport operators, marine terminal operators, ocean carriers, labor representatives, environmental advocates, fuel providers, and relevant state agencies.

The measure aligns with International Maritime Organization targets for reducing shipping emissions, including goals of 40% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 and integration of zero or near-zero greenhouse gas technologies. According to the bill's findings, maintaining California's position as the nation's largest international trade gateway while transitioning to cleaner fuels carries implications for both economic competitiveness and emissions reduction, as cargo diversions to other U.S. ports result in 19% higher greenhouse gas emissions on average for Asian imports.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Transportation Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB298 Caballero et al
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Hearing
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Environmental Quality]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 14, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
120214PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Bill Author
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Rhodesia RansomD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member