A bill addressing victims of utility-caused wildfires has reached the governor's desk, requiring the CPUC to determine restitution.

The entities involved

• Gavin Newsom →

  40th governor of California since 2019

  • Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar measure proposed by California lawmakers due to investigation concerns.Mon 17:02
  • Governor Newsom vetoed a bill opposed by the American Beverage Association and backed by Californians Against Waste.Mon 17:02
• senate →

  type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature

  • Legislation is awaiting final approval from both the House and the Senate.Mon 17:49
  • A bill allowing foreign investment in cooperatives has been approved, concerning legitimate organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Mon 16:37
• California Public Utilities Commission →

  state government agency of California

  • A proposed infrastructure project, the Golden Pacific Powerlink, is currently under review by various California agencies, including the Department of Education and the CA PUC.Thu 08:15

Related events

• Utility liability is under review and legislative action is limiting liability for fires involving Southern California Edison.Aug 29
• Governor sought to insulate utilities from liability, but a legislative effort in Sacramento failed.Aug 31
• Gavin Newsom appoints members and issues mandates affecting the California Energy Commission.Aug 19
• Governor Newsom is urged to sign a bill sponsored by Mark González that aims to protect utility infrastructure.Sep 15
• Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency, involving the California Department of Water Resources.Fri 07:39