Politics.AIAB 23: The Cost of Living Reduction Act of 2025.
This bill aims to reduce the cost of living in California by addressing the high prices of gasoline, electricity, and natural gas. It requires the Public Utilities Commission and the Energy Commission to post monthly dashboards on their websites to track the difference in prices between California and national averages. If the average price of gasoline exceeds 10% of the national average, taxes and fees on gasoline will be suspended for six months. Similarly, if the average price of electricity or natural gas exceeds 10% of the national average, fees charged on electricity and natural gas bills will be suspended for six months. The bill also requires the Energy Commission to develop a rebate methodology to compensate Californians for the higher cost of these energy sources. The methodology will be used to provide rebates to households where the average prices for gasoline, electricity,…
| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Mar. 26, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on U. & E. |
| Mar. 25, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 24, 2025 | Referred to Coms. on U. & E. and NAT. RES. |