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CA AB2283

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

James Gallagher

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to undertake a comprehensive review of actions taken by Pacific Gas and Electric Company that materially and adversely affected the value of its stock provided as part of its wildfire settlement agreement

  • Addresses the Fire Victim Trust established through PG&E's 2020 bankruptcy reorganization, which was designed to compensate victims of wildfires in 2015, 2017, and 2018

  • Documents that the Fire Victim Trust received approximately 477 million shares of PG&E stock valued at $4.2 billion on the day it was established, approximately $2.5 billion less than the promised $13.5 billion expected settlement value

  • Notes that the settlement consisted of half cash and half PG&E stock, and the stock value fluctuation may prevent the Fire Victim Trust from being funded at the expected settlement value

  • Declares that a special statute is necessary for PG&E due to the unique circumstances of the company and its role in the wildfires

Legislative Description

Public utilities: wildfires: victim compensation.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/21/2022
Energy, Utilities and Communications6/1/2022
Rules5/24/2022
Appropriations4/21/2022
Utilities and Energy3/17/2022

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