Plain English Breakdown
The official text states both actions happen: establishing solar energy and studying for other candidates. The relationship between these two actions (whether one replaces the other) is not explicitly defined in the provided summary.
AB-1334: Study for Official State Energy
This law establishes solar energy as the official state energy and requires a study to find other candidates before reporting back in 2028.
What This Bill Does
- Establishes solar energy as the official state energy of California.
- Requires the California State Library to conduct a public study on the best candidate for official state energy.
- Mandates that the library submit a report with recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2028.
- Repeals these specific provisions on January 1, 2032.
Who It Names or Affects
- The California State Library
- The State Librarian
- The California Legislature
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not explain how the study will be funded.
- The text states the library must consult with the public but does not define specific methods for doing so.