AB2234Introduced in the Assembly
California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects.
Introduced by Diane Papan, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 21065.5 of the Public Resources Code, relating to geothermal resources.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 927, Statutes of 2026.
September 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 2234 Papan Concurrence in Senate Amendments · August 31, 2026
79
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 6). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 79. Noes 0.)
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 5455.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Coms. on E.Q. and N.R. & W.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on N.R. & W. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 1).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to special consent calendar.
From special consent calendar
Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6967.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 927, Statutes of 2026.
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