California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB1301

Introduced

2/21/25

Refer

3/10/25

Report Pass

5/7/25

Engrossed

5/15/25

Refer

5/15/25

Refer

5/28/25

Caption

An act to amend Sections 330, 331, 335, 339, 340, 341.

Impact

The implications of AB 1301 could result in substantial changes to how electricity is supplied and priced in California. By removing the Power Exchange, the bill may open the door for greater variability in electricity pricing, as suppliers compete without the framework of a centralized auction. Proponents believe this could stimulate innovation and efficiency in energy supply, benefiting consumers through potentially lower costs, albeit with the risk of price volatility. The shift is also designed to align with market trends that favor deregulated environments, where consumer choice and competition drive better services and pricing. However, it necessitates close monitoring to ensure reliability and fairness in energy distribution and access.

Summary

AB 1301 introduces a significant restructuring within California's electricity market by proposing the abolition of the existing Power Exchange, which has facilitated a competitive auction of electricity supplies. The bill reflects a shift in legislative priorities that aims to encourage a more efficient competitive environment among electricity suppliers while also simplifying regulations that govern how electricity is procured and priced. Notably, this aligns with broader efforts to enhance competition and reduce costs associated with electricity consumption for residential and small commercial customers. The bill is also in response to previous goals set by the Legislature to achieve meaningful rate reductions for electricity consumers.

Contention

Opposition to AB 1301 may arise regarding the potential for increased costs and diminished regulatory oversight in the wake of the Power Exchange's abolition. Critics may argue that without a centralized auction system, smaller suppliers could struggle to compete, leading to monopolistic practices or, conversely, to competitive chaos that undermines customer protections. Moreover, the elimination of established price controls can raise concerns among consumers about spikes in electricity prices. The discourse around the bill is likely to highlight the balance between fostering competition and ensuring reliability and accessibility within California's energy infrastructure.

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Previously Filed As

CA SB97

An act to amend Sections 3102 and 3603 3102, 3103, 3201, 3205, 3211, 3307, 3501, 3505, 3603, and 3701 of the Financial Code, relating to financial regulation.

CA SB540

An act to amend Sections 337 and 399.

CA AB525

An act to amend Sections 34500.

CA SB374

An act to amend Section 33318.

CA AB102

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2025 by amending Items 0130-021-0001, 0250-012-0932, 0250-015-0001, 0250-101-0001, 0250-101-0932, 0509-001-0001, 0509-491, 0511-001-0001, 0515-001-0001, 0515-001-0299, 0515-001-0317, 0515-001-3036, 0515-001-3153, 0515-001-3363, 0540-001-6088, 0540-490, 0540-491, 0540-495, 0650-495, 0680-001-0001, 0680-102-0001, 0690-001-0022, 0690-101-0022, 0690-105-0001, 0690-495, 0820-001-0001, 0845-001-0001, 0890-001-0001, 0950-001-0001, 0957-011-3403, 1111-001-0069, 1111-001-0108, 1111-001-0152, 1111-001-0264, 1111-001-0280, 1111-001-0310, 1111-001-0319, 1111-001-0326, 1111-001-0376, 1111-001-0704, 1111-001-0706, 1111-001-0735, 1111-001-0741, 1111-001-0757, 1111-001-0758, 1111-001-0759, 1111-001-0761, 1111-001-0763, 1111-001-0767, 1111-001-0770, 1111-001-0773, 1111-001-0775, 1111-001-0777, 1111-001-0779, 1111-001-3017, 1111-001-3140, 1111-002-0239, 1111-002-0305, 1111-002-0400, 1111-002-0421, 1111-002-0582, 1111-002-0702, 1111-002-0717, 1111-002-3122, 1111-002-3438, 1115-001-3288, 1701-001-3363, 1703-001-0001, 1703-001-3372, 2240-001-0001, 2660-001-0042, 2660-108-0001, 2720-002-0001, 3340-491, 3480-492, 3540-001-0001, 3540-001-3228, 3540-006-0001, 3540-491, 3540-492, 3790-001-0516, 3790-002-0001, 3790-301-0392, 3860-490, 3860-495, 3940-001-3058, 4140-001-0001, 4140-001-3436, 4140-101-0001, 4140-102-0001, 4170-101-3098, 4170-102-0942, 4260-001-0001, 4260-001-0890, 4260-001-3085, 4260-101-0001, 4260-101-0890, 4260-101-3085, 4260-101-3311, 4260-116-3397, 4265-001-0001, 4265-001-0231, 4265-001-3385, 4265-004-0001, 4265-111-0001, 4265-111-0231, 4265-111-3385, 4265-490, 4300-101-0001, 4440-301-0001, 4560-101-3085, 4800-101-3381, 5180-001-0001, 5180-001-0890, 5180-101-0001, 5180-101-0890, 5180-141-0001, 5180-141-0890, 5180-151-0001, 5180-151-0890, 5180-492, 5180-495, 5225-001-0001, 5225-002-0001, 5225-008-0001, 5225-017-0001, 5225-024-0001, 6100-001-0001, 6100-110-0001, 6100-136-0890, 6100-161-0890, 6100-194-0001, 6100-196-0001, 6100-296-0001, 6100-488, 6120-011-0001, 6360-001-0001, 6360-001-0407, 6440-001-0001, 6440-005-0001, 6610-001-0001, 6645-496, 6870-101-0001, 6870-488, 6980-101-0001, 7100-001-0001, 7100-011-0890, 7100-021-0890, 7120-101-0001, 7120-490, 7350-001-0223, 7350-001-0396, 7350-001-0452, 7350-001-0453, 7350-001-0514, 7350-001-0571, 7350-001-3002, 7350-001-3022, 7350-001-3078 7350-001-3121, 7350-001-3150, 7350-001-3152, 7350-101-3078, 7501-001-0001, 7730-001-0001, 7760-001-0001, 7760-001-0002, 8140-101-0001, 8260-001-0001, 8570-001-0001, 8570-490, 8570-491, 8660-495, 8860-001-0001, 8940-001-0001, 9210-110-0001, 9800-001-0001, 9800-001-0494, and 9800-001-0988 of, repealing Items 0509-495, 3900-102-0115, 4140-001-3447, 6120-211-0890, and 7120-101-3078 of, and adding Items 0509-101-0001, 0509-102-0001, 0511-002-0001, 0540-003-6093, 0540-103-0001, 0559-002-0001, 0680-101-0001, 0690-005-0001, 0690-104-0001, 0690-490, 0845-002-0001, 0954-490, 0977-401, 2240-107-0001, 2240-120-0001, 2660-101-0001, 2720-002-0044, 3100-490, 3125-001-6093, 3540-101-0001, 3600-002-0001, 3760-001-6093, 3790-003-0392, 3790-009-6093, 3790-012-0001, 3790-301-0001, 3810-002-6093, 3810-101-0001, 3825-002-6093, 3845-001-6093, 3855-002-6093, 3860-005-6093, 3900-011-3228, 3900-101-0001, 3940-102-0001, 3970-101-0001, 4140-491, 4265-012-0001, 4265-112-0001, 4265-401, 4265-493, 5227-105-0001, 6100-222-0001, 6120-490, 6125-490, 6980-495, 7730-490, 7760-101-0001, 8955-101-3313, and 8955-112-0001 to, Section 2.

CA SB856

An act to amend Sections 30166, 30168, 30340.

CA SB759

An act to amend Sections 3003, 3454, and Section 3455 of the Penal Code, relating to supervised release.

CA AB104

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2025 (Chapters 4 and 5 of the Statutes of 2025) by amending Items 0540-103-0001, 0690-301-0001, 0977-401, 1700-001-0001, 3125-301-0140, 3125-301-6088, 3540-001-0001, 3790-111-0577, 3825-002-6088, 3970-492, 5180-101-0890, 5180-151-0001, 5180-151-0890, 6100-107-0001, 6440-001-0001, 6610-001-0001, 6870-101-0001, 6870-194-0001, and 7760-101-0001 of, adding Items 3340-490, 5225-493, 5225-494, 6100-492, and 6870-403 to, repealing Item 3125-301-0720 of, Section 2.

CA AB347

An act to amend Section 33315 of, to amend amend, repeal, and add Sections 32255, 32255.

CA AB89

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