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Assembly passes broad energy bill proposing public financing and transmission reforms amid sharp debate
Summary
AB 825, a measure proposing a suite of actions to lower electricity bills — including public financing for transmission and addressing wildfire mitigation costs — passed the Assembly 45–5 after a contested floor debate centering on state role, costs and permitting.
Assembly Bill 825, introduced by Assemblymember Lauren Petrie‑Norris, passed the Assembly on May 20 after extensive floor debate over the state's role in financing and building electricity transmission and reducing ratepayer costs.
Assemblymember Lauren Petrie‑Norris, the bill’s author, said AB 825 targets primary cost drivers of high electricity rates in California — wildfire mitigation expenses, transmission financing costs, permitting…
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