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CA AB2283
Bill
Status
9/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
James Gallagher
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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