CA AB2218

Requires electrical corporations and gas corporations to develop rate assistance programs for eligible food banks at a fixed percentage determined by the Public Utilities Commission, with authority to adjust the percentage as needed.

Encourages local publicly owned electric utilities to establish similar rate assistance programs for eligible food banks at percentages determined by their governing boards, consistent with commission rates.

Defines "eligible food bank" as a qualified agency participating in The Emergency Food Assistance Program administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

Specifies that no state reimbursement is required because any costs incurred by local agencies result from the bill's creation of new crime or infraction provisions.