Go-Biz: Energy Unit: Equity.

AI Summary

The "Go-Biz: Energy Unit: Equity" bill aims to establish an Energy Equity Unit within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) in California. This unit is designed to focus on promoting equity in energy policies, programs, and investments. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Energy Equity Unit, which include addressing disparities in access to clean energy resources, engaging with disadvantaged communities, and ensuring equitable distribution of benefits from energy-related initiatives. By creating this specialized unit, the bill seeks to advance environmental justice and inclusivity in the state's energy sector.

• 2023-02-16: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-17: From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

• 2023-03-09: Referred to Coms. on U. & E. and J., E.D., & E.

• 2023-04-13: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on J., E.D., & E. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 12).

• 2023-04-17: Read second time and amended.

• 2023-04-18: Re-referred to Com. on J., E.D., & E.

• 2023-04-25: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

• 2023-05-17: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

• 2023-05-18: Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1580.)

• 2023-05-18: From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 18).

• 2023-05-18: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

• 2023-05-25: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 1764.)

• 2023-05-26: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

• 2023-06-07: Referred to Coms. on B., P. & E. D. and E., U. & C.

• 2023-06-08: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B., P. & E. D.

• 2023-06-12: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E., U. & C. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 12). Re-referred to Com. on E., U. & C.

• 2023-06-29: In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

• 2023-07-11: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (July 10). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

• 2023-08-14: In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

• 2024-08-12: In committee: Referred to APPR suspense file.

• 2024-08-15: In committee: Held under submission.