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AB-2623 • 2026

Public utilities: rate changes: notifications.

Public utilities: rate changes: notifications.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Petrie-Norris
Last action
2026-03-17
Official status
Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on how public utilities will be punished for non-compliance, nor does it specify if and when the governor will sign the bill into law.

Public Utilities: Longer Notice Periods

AB-2623 requires public utilities to notify the Public Utilities Commission and the public about rate changes at least 60 days in advance, instead of the current 30 days.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires public utilities to provide 60 days' notice before changing rates or services to the Public Utilities Commission and the public.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Public utilities
  • The Public Utilities Commission
  • Customers of public utilities

Terms To Know

Public Utilities Commission
A government agency that oversees and regulates companies providing electricity, water, gas, and other essential services.
State-mandated local program
When the state requires local governments to do something new or different, which might cost them money.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how public utilities will be punished for failing to comply with this requirement.
  • It is unclear if and when the governor will sign this bill into law.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-17 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.

  2. 2026-03-16 California Legislative Information

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. Read second time and amended.

  3. 2026-03-16 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on U. & E.

  4. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  5. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2623, as amended, Petrie-Norris.
State Air Resources Board.
Public utilities: rate changes: notifications.
Existing law vests the Public Utilities Commission with regulatory jurisdiction over public utilities. Existing law, except as provided, prohibits a public utility from making a change in a rate or classification, or in a rule or contract relating to, or affecting, a rate, classification, or service, or in a privilege or facility, unless the public utility provides 30 days’ notice, as specified, to the commission and the public. Under existing law, a violation of this requirement is a crime.
This bill would extend the notice requirement to 60 days’ notice. By expanding the scope of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse
local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Existing law creates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency with the primary responsibility for the regulation of air pollution. Existing law authorizes the state board to do those acts as may be necessary for the proper execution of the powers and duties granted to, and imposed upon, the state board.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that authorization.

Current Bill Text

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