Energy: transportation fuels: supply: reportable pipelines.
- Establishes a new monitoring system for pipelines that deliver crude oil to refineries for transportation fuel production.
- Requires pipeline operators to report monthly flow data to the state energy commission starting March 2027.
- Mandates operators to notify officials within 24 hours if pipeline flows drop to critical levels.
- Imposes penalties up to $20,000 per day for operators who fail to report required pipeline information.
Senator Richardson's pipeline monitoring legislation establishes new reporting requirements for crude oil pipelines that supply California refineries, creating an early warning system for potential fuel supply disruptions. The bill directs the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to work with industry stakeholders to identify critical pipelines by December 2026 and implement monthly flow reporting starting March 2027.
Pipeline operators must notify the commission within 24 hours when flow rates approach minimum operational thresholds. The commission then alerts the Governor, legislative energy committee chairs, and emergency response agencies to assess potential gasoline supply impacts. The reporting system uses email-based forms that operators can submit to track pipeline flows and throughput levels.
The legislation extends existing confidentiality protections and civil penalties to the new reporting requirements. Operators who fail to provide timely information face fines of $5,000 to $20,000 per day, up to $500,000 per violation. The commission may petition courts to compel compliance, while collected data remains restricted to evaluating shutdown risks and cannot inform other regulatory decisions about refining margins or maintenance schedules.
 Shannon GroveR Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Al MuratsuchiD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Ash KalraD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Heath FloraR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | PASS |
- Establishes a new monitoring system for pipelines that deliver crude oil to refineries for transportation fuel production.
- Requires pipeline operators to report monthly flow data to the state energy commission starting March 2027.
- Mandates operators to notify officials within 24 hours if pipeline flows drop to critical levels.
- Imposes penalties up to $20,000 per day for operators who fail to report required pipeline information.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Richardson's pipeline monitoring legislation establishes new reporting requirements for crude oil pipelines that supply California refineries, creating an early warning system for potential fuel supply disruptions. The bill directs the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to work with industry stakeholders to identify critical pipelines by December 2026 and implement monthly flow reporting starting March 2027.
Pipeline operators must notify the commission within 24 hours when flow rates approach minimum operational thresholds. The commission then alerts the Governor, legislative energy committee chairs, and emergency response agencies to assess potential gasoline supply impacts. The reporting system uses email-based forms that operators can submit to track pipeline flows and throughput levels.
The legislation extends existing confidentiality protections and civil penalties to the new reporting requirements. Operators who fail to provide timely information face fines of $5,000 to $20,000 per day, up to $500,000 per violation. The commission may petition courts to compel compliance, while collected data remains restricted to evaluating shutdown risks and cannot inform other regulatory decisions about refining margins or maintenance schedules.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | PASS |
Shannon GroveR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Al MuratsuchiD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Ash KalraD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Heath FloraR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |