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CA AB2700

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Gallagher

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to produce a report with recommendations to decrease electricity rates by at least 30% by January 1, 2028

  • Mandates review and cost-effectiveness evaluation of all public purpose programs funded through utility rates

  • Requires auditing of electrical corporation wildfire mitigation plan costs under Section 314.6, with recommendations to reduce rates where costs are found unreasonable

  • Directs the commission to consider adopting suggestions from its February 2025 response to Executive Order N-5-24 regarding the climate credit

  • Requires evaluation of programs listed in the commission's response to Executive Order N-5-24 (Table A-2), with elimination, reform, or legislative action recommended for programs found not cost-effective

Legislative Description

Electricity: rate reduction: report.

Last Action

Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities and Energy3/9/2026

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