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SB 886

California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act.

Became law · by Padilla, McNerney · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Assembly floor, 2026-08-31: (PASS), 62 ayes, 7 noes, 10 not voting · SB 886 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Papan

Aye (62): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco 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 Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Gregg Hart D, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jeff Gonzalez R, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Carrillo D, Kate Sanchez R, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, 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, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sade Elhawary D, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D, Tri Ta R

No (7): Alexandra Macedo R, Carl DeMaio R, David Tangipa R, Diane Dixon R, Heather Hadwick R, Natasha Johnson R, Stan Ellis R

Not voting (10): Blanca Rubio D, Greg Wallis R, Heath Flora R, Joe Patterson R, Josh Hoover R, Juan Alanis R, Laurie Davies R, Phillip Chen R, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Tom Lackey R

Who lobbied on it

32 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 886 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

Amazon.com Services LLC · CALIFORNIA STATE PIPE TRADES COUNCIL · CALPINE CORPORATION · California Environmental Voters · AARP · ALLIANCE FOR RETAIL ENERGY MARKETS · BUENA PARK, CITY OF · CALASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · CHAMBER OF PROGRESS · California Environmental Justice Alliance Action, a project of Beyond Impact · City of Imperial · EARTHJUSTICE · ENERGY ACTION FUND · INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 18 · INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS, LOCAL 18 · INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS, LOCAL 8 · LEADERSHIP COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY · Leadership Counsel Action, a project of Beyond Impact · MAINSPRING ENERGY, INC. · MONTEREY PARK, CITY OF · NET-ZERO CALIFORNIA · NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION · NRDC Action Fund · NextEra Energy Resources Project Management Inc. · PLD FINANCE MANAGEMENT LLC, AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING PROLOGIS, L.P. · SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY · SILICON VALLEY LEADERSHIP GROUP · STACK INFRASTRUCTURE INC. · TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (TECHCA) · Tech Oversight Project dba Tech Oversight California · UTILITY REFORM NETWORK (TURN); THE · WESTERN STATES COUNCIL SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION (SMART)

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2026-03-17Sen Energy, Utilities and Communications
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)124
2026-04-13Sen Appropriations
Placed on suspense file
(PASS)70
2026-05-14Sen Appropriations
Do pass as amended
(PASS)52
2026-05-26Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB886 Padilla et al.
(PASS)288
2026-06-24Asm Utilities and Energy
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)140
2026-08-13Asm Appropriations
Do pass.
(PASS)122
2026-08-31Senate floor
W/O REF. TO FILE SB886 Padilla
(PASS)2810
2026-08-31Assembly floor
SB 886 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Papan
(PASS)627