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CA SB875
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scott Wiener
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AI Summary
- Establishes a conclusive, non-rebuttable presumption that public entities within the PG&E service area have a "more necessary public use" when seeking to acquire electrical, gas, or water utility property through eminent domain
- Removes the ability of PG&E to challenge resolutions of necessity adopted by local public entities seeking to condemn utility property for the same use
- Eliminates litigation expense awards to PG&E when eminent domain proceedings are dismissed or result in judgments against the acquiring public entity
- Limits the Public Utilities Commission's review of asset transfers from PG&E to public entities solely to determining fairness to affected utility employees, rather than broader transaction review
- Signals legislative intent to enact additional measures to expedite PUC approval timelines and remove barriers for public entities seeking to withdraw from PG&E and establish municipal utilities
Legislative Description
Public utilities: eminent domain.
Last Action
Re-referred to Coms. on JUD. and E., U & C.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2026
Rules1/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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