External Legislative Resources
Our team has compiled a list of helpful resources to better understand complex, utility issues. Learn more about state and federal policy relating using the links below.
FEDERAL
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Congressional
Research Service
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The U.S. Congress’s think tank, the Congressional Research
Service, provides valuable insight and non-partisan analysis of
issues of public debate.
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Congress.gov
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The official website for U.S. federal legislative information.
The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative
information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public.
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STATE
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Legislative Analyst’s Office
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View reports from the Legislative Analyst's Office, a state body that has provided fiscal and policy advice to the State Legislature for 75 years. It is known for its fiscal and programmatic expertise and nonpartisan analyses of the state budget.
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California Department of Finance
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View the latest budget documents, including trailer bill language and budget change proposals.
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California Legislative Information
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Search bill text and other California legislative proposals
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Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
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Jurisdiction relates to utilities, energy companies, alternative energy development and conservation, and communications development and technology.
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Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water
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Jurisdiction relates to conservation and management of public resources, fish and wildlife, regulation of oil, mining, geothermal development, wetlands and lakes, global atmospheric effects, ocean and bay pollution, coastal resources, forestry practices, recreation, parks and historical resources, and water supply management.
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Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
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Jurisdiction relates to environmental quality, air quality, water quality, climate change, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), waste management, pesticides, and hazardous materials.
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Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
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Jurisdiction includes bills include bills that appropriate money, result in substantial expenditure of state money, or result in a substantial loss of revenue to the state.
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Assembly Utilities & Energy Committee
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Jurisdiction includes the California Energy Commission, California Independent System Operator, California Public Utilities Commission, Electric generation, and more.
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Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee
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Jurisdiction includes broadband, cable, digital infrastructure and video, common carriers, regulated telecommunications, transportation network companies, and more.
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Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee
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Jurisdiction includes toxic hazardous waste regulation, drinking water regulation, and more.
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Assembly Natural Resources Committee
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Jurisdiction includes air quality, climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), coastal protection, forestry, land conservation, oil spills, and more.
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Assembly Appropriations Committee
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Jurisdiction includes fiscal bills such as bonds and alternative public financing.
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Other Resources
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Mary Flannelly, Policy & Communications
Mary.Flannelly@cpuc.ca.gov
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