Steve Padilla
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 18
Author
Existing law establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission with various responsibilities with respect to developing and implementing the state's energy policies. This bill would require the commission, in consultation with other appropriate state agencies, including the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development and the California Workforce Development Board, to establish a Lithium Battery Production Council to conduct an economic analysis on workforce development needs, infrastructure needs, housing needs, and sewage and wastewater treatment for lithium battery production. The bill would require the council to develop a strategic plan to address the needs identified by the economic analysis. The bill would require the council to submit a report to the Legislature, on or before March 1, 2025, with the results of the economic analysis and the strategic plan.
May 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Set for hearing May 16.
April 8 hearing: Placed on APPR suspense file.
Set for hearing April 8.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 1. Page 3349.) (March 19). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing March 19.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17.
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| SB1309 | HTML |
| 02/15/24 - Introduced |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| 03/15/24- Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications | |
| 04/05/24- Senate Appropriations |
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