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CA AB3006

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rick Zbur

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "infrastructure" in the California Infrastructure Planning Act to include port infrastructure for offshore wind energy development.

  • Requires the Governor's 5-year infrastructure plan to include, beginning in the 2026-27 fiscal year, an assessment of funding needs for port infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy development.

  • Directs the Governor to consult with specified state agencies and identify federal, state, and local funding opportunities—including general obligation bonds and private sector funding—to support port infrastructure construction for offshore wind projects.

  • Recognizes that California's offshore wind goals require 5 gigawatts by 2030 and 25 gigawatts by 2045, necessitating an estimated $12 billion in port infrastructure investment across multiple California seaports.

Legislative Description

Energy: offshore wind generation.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

8/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/25/2024
Governmental Organization6/18/2024
Energy, Utilities and Communications6/5/2024
Rules5/23/2024
Appropriations4/4/2024
Utilities and Energy3/21/2024

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