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AB-2334 • 2026

Solid waste: methane reduction: working group.

Solid waste: methane reduction: working group.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Bennett
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about alternative methods of methane reduction that the working group will study.

Methane Reduction Study Group

This law requires the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery to create a working group that studies ways to reduce methane from waste and report their findings by January 1, 2029.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery to establish a working group to study alternative methods for reducing methane emissions from solid waste.
  • The working group must submit its findings and recommendations to the director by January 1, 2029.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
  • A working group studying methane reduction

Terms To Know

Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery
An official who runs the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
Working Group
A team that studies a specific topic or issue.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how many people will be in the working group.
  • It is unclear what alternative methods of methane reduction the working group will study.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  2. 2026-04-16 California Legislative Information

    Read second time and amended.

  3. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 13).

  4. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  5. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  6. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2334, as amended, Bennett.
Solid waste: methane reduction: working group.
Existing law establishes the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, which is administered under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
This bill would require the Director of Resources Recycling and Recovery to establish a working group to study the need for and value of alternative methods of methane reduction, as specified. The bill would require the working group to submit its findings and recommendations to the director on or before January 1, 2029.

Current Bill Text

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