S09915Introduced in the Senate
Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to operations and maintenance employees at covered battery energy storage systems; directs the public service commission to promulgate implementing regulations; and requires a periodic review of implementation.
Introduced by Kevin Parker, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to operations and maintenance employees at covered battery energy storage systems; directs the public service commission to promulgate implementing regulations; and requires a periodic review of implementation.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LABOR
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Energy And Telecommunications Committee Vote · May 13, 2026
8
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Kevin Parker | 21 | Yes |
| Brian Kavanagh | 27 | Yes |
| Michelle Hinchey | 41 | Yes |
| Rachel May | 48 | Yes |
| Mark Walczyk | 49 | No |
| Christopher Ryan | 50 | Yes |
| Thomas O'Mara | 58 | Yes |
| Kristen Gonzalez | 59 | Yes |
Bill history
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