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CA AB1132

Bill

Status

Passed

10/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Damon Connolly

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of California's solar energy system permit fee limits from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2034.

  • Maintains existing cap on residential solar permit fees: $450 plus $15 per kilowatt for photovoltaic systems above 15kW, and $450 plus $15 per kilowatt thermal for thermal systems above 10kWth.

  • Maintains existing cap on commercial solar permit fees: $1,000 for photovoltaic systems up to 50kW plus tiered rates for larger systems, with similar structures for thermal systems.

  • Allows cities and counties to exceed fee caps only if they adopt a written resolution or ordinance with substantial evidence of reasonable costs and demonstrate streamlined approval processes.

  • Declares that no state reimbursement is required because local agencies have authority to levy service charges and fees sufficient to pay for the mandated program.

Legislative Description

Solar energy systems: permit fees.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 357, Statutes of 2023.

10/7/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/7/2023
Governance and Finance5/10/2023
Rules4/27/2023
Appropriations3/29/2023
Local Government3/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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