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CA SB1076

Bill

Status

Passed

9/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hertzberg

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Office of Emergency Services to include evaluation of risks from electromagnetic pulse attacks, geomagnetic storm events, and other potential causes of long-term electrical outages in the next update of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan.

  • Mandates the plan identify cost-effective and feasible measures to reduce risks from these hazards, including hardening critical infrastructure of electrical utilities.

  • Plan update must comply with federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requirements and incorporate findings into hazard identification and risk analysis.

  • Does not limit the authority or responsibilities of the Public Utilities Commission regarding disaster and emergency preparedness plans under California Public Utilities Code Section 768.6.

Legislative Description

Emergency preparedness: electrical utilities: electromagnetic pulse attacks and geomagnetic storm events.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 353, Statutes of 2018.

9/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/3/2018
Governmental Organization6/14/2018
Appropriations4/26/2018
Governmental Organization4/4/2018
Rules2/12/2018

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