AB531Introduced in the Assembly
Geothermal powerplants and projects: certification and environmental review.
Introduced by Chris Rogers, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
An act to amend Section 25545 of the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 372, Statutes of 2025.
October 6, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 531 Rogers Concurrence in Senate Amendments · September 12, 2025
69
Yes
4
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | No |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | No |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Absent |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Absent |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Absent |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
Referred to Coms. on U. & E. and NAT. RES.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 2). Re-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 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (May 23).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 1835.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Coms. on E., U & C. and E.Q.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on E.Q. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (July 1).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (July 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (August 29).
Read second time. 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 37. Noes 1. Page 2888.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 69. Noes 4. Page 3433.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 372, Statutes of 2025.
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.