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CA AB2618

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Damon Connolly

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits California Public Utilities Commission commissioners from being employed by any entity regulated by the commission for 5 years after their term ends
  • Complements existing law that already bars public utility executives from serving as commissioners within 2 years of leaving utility employment
  • Violation of this provision would constitute a crime under the Public Utilities Act
  • No state reimbursement to local agencies required because costs relate only to creating a new crime or infraction
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Connolly on February 20, 2026, and amended March 16, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Utilities Commission: commissioners: employment.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. Read second time and amended.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities and Energy3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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