2023-2024 Informational/Oversight Hearings

To watch videos of all committee hearings, click on this link then search for the hearing date or the name of the committee

2024 Hearings

August 6, 2024 -- Powering Through:  An Update on Electricity Reliability as California Transitions to a Zero-Carbon Future.

February 13, 2024 -- The California Public Utilities Commission and the Public Advocates Office Annual Update to the Legislature: Keeping the Focus on Utility Bill Affordability. **Video**

May 7, 2024 -- California Energy Commission Update to the Legislature on Implementation of SBX1 2 (Chapter 1, Statutes of 2023) Transportation Fuels. **Video**

2023 Hearings

February 22, 2023 -- First Extraordinary Session Informational Session -- Petroleum Windfall Profits Penalty: Will Californians get relief at the gas pump? **Video**

February 28, 2023 -- Oversight Hearing -- The California Public Utilities Commission and the Public Advocates Office Annual Update to the Legislature: A Focus on Utility Bill Affordability. **Video**

March 7, 2023 -- Oversight Hearing -- State Broadband Investments: Progress towards connecting the unserved. **Video**

August 29, 2023 -- Oversight Hearing -- Powering Through: Electricity Reliability as California Transitions to a Zero-Carbon Future.(Moved from August 22, 2023) **Video**

As of February 28, 2023, the Governor terminated the state's COVID-19 State of Emergency.  Procedures put in place to accommodate the pandemic restrictions have been reverted back to pre-pandemic practices.  Teleconference testimony during committee hearings will no longer be available

The Senate continues to welcome the public and provides access to both in-person and written participation for public comment. If you are unable to attend a hearing in person, written comments or testimony can be provided directly to the committees by emailing the committee or utilizing the Advocacy Portal. Please note that any written testimony submitted to the committee is considered public comment and may be read into the record or reprinted.