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SB 952

State Water Project: renewable energy resources and zero-carbon resources.

Became law · by Laird · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2026-08-17: (PASS), 40 ayes, 0 noes, 0 not voting · Unfinished Business SB952 Laird Concurrence

Aye (40): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Brian Jones R, Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Christopher Cabaldon D, Dave Cortese D, Eloise Gómez Reyes D, Henry Stern D, Jerry McNerney D, Jesse Arreguín D, John Laird D, Josh Becker D, Kelly Seyarto R, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Megan Dahle R, Melissa Hurtado D, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Roger Niello R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Shannon Grove R, Stephen Padilla D, Steven Choi R, Susan Rubio D, Suzette Martinez Valladares R, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D, Tony Strickland R

Who lobbied on it

5 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 952 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

CALPINE CORPORATION · MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY · SAN GORGONIO PASS WATER AGENCY · STATE WATER CONTRACTORS · WATER BLUEPRINT FOR SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ADVOCACY FUND

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2026-04-13Sen Energy, Utilities and Communications
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)170
2026-05-26Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB952 Laird
(PASS)360
2026-06-10Asm Utilities and Energy
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)180
2026-08-05Asm Appropriations
Do pass as amended.
(PASS)150
2026-08-13Assembly floor
SB 952 Laird Senate Third Reading By Papan
(PASS)711
2026-08-17Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB952 Laird Concurrence
(PASS)400