AB 1280
Energy.
Became law · by Garcia · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2025-09-10: (PASS), 71 ayes, 1 noes, 8 not voting · AB 1280 Garcia Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Aye (71): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Celeste Rodriguez D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Corey Jackson D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, Damon Connolly D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Alvarez D, Dawn Addis D, Diane Dixon R, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Gregg Hart D, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Gallagher R, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jeff Gonzalez R, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, Joe Patterson R, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Hoover R, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Alanis R, Juan Carrillo D, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Laurie Davies R, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Maggy Krell D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Matt Haney D, Mia Bonta D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson D, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Phillip Chen R, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sade Elhawary D, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R
No (1): Carl DeMaio R
Not voting (8): Alexandra Macedo R, David Tangipa R, Heath Flora R, Heather Hadwick R, Kate Sanchez R, Leticia Castillo R, Natasha Johnson R, Stan Ellis R
Who lobbied on it
8 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 1280 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS · CALIFORNIA STATE PIPE TRADES COUNCIL · CLIMATE STRATEGIES LAB, LLC · EARTHJUSTICE · INDUSTRIOUS LABS · INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS, LOCAL 8 · State Building & Construction Trades Council of California · WESTERN STATES COUNCIL SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION (SMART)
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-02 | Asm Utilities and Energy Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources] | (PASS) | 17 | 0 |
| 2025-04-28 | Asm Natural Resources Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 13 | 0 |
| 2025-05-23 | Asm Appropriations Do pass. | (PASS) | 14 | 0 |
| 2025-06-04 | Assembly floor AB 1280 Garcia Assembly Third Reading | (PASS) | 72 | 1 |
| 2025-07-07 | Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Energy, Utilities and Communications] | (PASS) | 10 | 0 |
| 2025-07-15 | Sen Energy, Utilities and Communications Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 13 | 0 |
| 2025-08-18 | Sen Appropriations Placed on suspense file | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2025-08-29 | Sen Appropriations Do pass | (PASS) | 5 | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | Senate floor Assembly 3rd Reading AB1280 Garcia et al. By Becker | (PASS) | 37 | 0 |
| 2025-09-10 | Assembly floor AB 1280 Garcia Concurrence in Senate Amendments | (PASS) | 71 | 1 |