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AB 2163

Energy: Strategic Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones.

Became law · by Jeff Gonzalez · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Assembly floor, 2026-08-31: (PASS), 77 ayes, 0 noes, 2 not voting · AB 2163 Jeff Gonzalez Concurrence in Senate Amendments

Aye (77): Al Muratsuchi D, Alexandra Macedo R, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Carl DeMaio R, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Celeste Rodriguez D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, Damon Connolly D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Alvarez D, David Tangipa R, Dawn Addis D, Diane Dixon R, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Gregg Hart D, Heath Flora R, Heather Hadwick R, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, 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, Kate Sanchez R, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Laurie Davies R, Leticia Castillo 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, Natasha Johnson R, 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, Stan Ellis R, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R

Not voting (2): Alex Lee D, Corey Jackson D

Who lobbied on it

1 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 2163 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

INDEPENDENT ENERGY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2026-04-21Asm Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Utilities and Energy] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)80
2026-04-22Asm Utilities and Energy
Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)180
2026-05-14Asm Appropriations
Do pass.
(PASS)150
2026-05-27Assembly floor
AB 2163 Jeff Gonzalez Assembly Third Reading
(PASS)760
2026-06-24Sen Energy, Utilities and Communications
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Business, Professions and Economic Development]
(PASS)170
2026-06-29Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)110
2026-08-03Sen Appropriations
Placed on suspense file
(PASS)70
2026-08-13Sen Appropriations
Do pass
(PASS)70
2026-08-24Senate floor
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2163 Jeff Gonzalez By Niello
(PASS)400
2026-08-31Assembly floor
AB 2163 Jeff Gonzalez Concurrence in Senate Amendments
(PASS)770