CA AB1222

Extends the deadline for parties to file a petition for writ of review challenging Public Utilities Commission decisions from 30 days to 90 days after the commission denies a rehearing application or issues a rehearing decision

Creates a presumption that PUC final decisions are "arbitrary and unlawful" when they substantially deviate from an administrative law judge's proposed decision, unless the commission demonstrates the deviations were necessary to comply with state or federal law

Prohibits electrical and gas corporations from recovering from ratepayers any costs associated with seeking judicial review of PUC decisions in state or federal courts or requesting relief from federal agencies

Requires electrical and gas corporations to track their litigation costs related to challenging PUC decisions, with compliance to be reviewed during general rate cases or other proceedings