California Environmental Quality Act: electrical infrastructure projects.
- Establishes a 270-day deadline for environmental review of priority electrical infrastructure projects.
- Requires the Public Utilities Commission to review project applications within 30 days of submission.
- Defines priority projects as those supporting renewable energy, grid upgrades, or electrification needs.
- Mandates applicants to address any application deficiencies within 60 days.
Assembly Member Zbur's electrical infrastructure legislation establishes new timelines for environmental review of priority energy projects, requiring the Public Utilities Commission to complete environmental impact certifications within 270 days of deeming applications complete. The bill creates a "priority project" designation for electrical transmission initiatives that meet specific criteria, including those approved in transmission plans, renewable energy interconnection projects, system upgrades identified in cluster studies, and substations needed for electrification-driven load growth.
The measure institutes a structured application review process, with commission staff required to evaluate submissions within 30 days and notify applicants of any deficiencies. Applicants then have 60 days to address identified issues or provide written explanation of their inability to do so. The 270-day certification deadline may be extended under certain conditions, such as when substantial project changes necessitate additional environmental review or when seasonal constraints affect required surveys.
The legislation maintains existing provisions that classify violations of commission orders as criminal offenses while specifying that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts under the measure. This new chapter of the Public Utilities Code creates parallel environmental review pathways - standard processing for general projects and expedited timelines for those meeting priority criteria - while preserving core California Environmental Quality Act requirements for thorough impact assessment.
 Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | PASS |
- Establishes a 270-day deadline for environmental review of priority electrical infrastructure projects.
- Requires the Public Utilities Commission to review project applications within 30 days of submission.
- Defines priority projects as those supporting renewable energy, grid upgrades, or electrification needs.
- Mandates applicants to address any application deficiencies within 60 days.
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Introduced By
Assembly Member Zbur's electrical infrastructure legislation establishes new timelines for environmental review of priority energy projects, requiring the Public Utilities Commission to complete environmental impact certifications within 270 days of deeming applications complete. The bill creates a "priority project" designation for electrical transmission initiatives that meet specific criteria, including those approved in transmission plans, renewable energy interconnection projects, system upgrades identified in cluster studies, and substations needed for electrification-driven load growth.
The measure institutes a structured application review process, with commission staff required to evaluate submissions within 30 days and notify applicants of any deficiencies. Applicants then have 60 days to address identified issues or provide written explanation of their inability to do so. The 270-day certification deadline may be extended under certain conditions, such as when substantial project changes necessitate additional environmental review or when seasonal constraints affect required surveys.
The legislation maintains existing provisions that classify violations of commission orders as criminal offenses while specifying that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts under the measure. This new chapter of the Public Utilities Code creates parallel environmental review pathways - standard processing for general projects and expedited timelines for those meeting priority criteria - while preserving core California Environmental Quality Act requirements for thorough impact assessment.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | PASS |
Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |