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CaliforniaSB 2272025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Green Empowerment Zone for the Northern Waterfront area of the County of Contra Costa.

Sponsored By: Christopher Cabaldon (Democratic), Timothy Grayson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Renewable energy projects get priority help

The zone prioritizes renewable energy businesses and workers. Those who operate in or serve the zone get priority access to tax incentives, grants, loans, training, and private investment.

If a city leaves the zone

A city or the county can leave the zone by passing a resolution that sets a final date within 60 days. After it leaves, new zone benefits stop in that area. Benefits already awarded before the resolution keep the same terms.

Public job and training scorecard

The board forms an executive committee by January 1, 2026. It sets metrics on jobs gained and lost, average wages, grants, training, and capital investment. Starting July 1, 2026, the zone posts the report online and, each year by January 1, sends the Legislature a notice.

Green Empowerment Zone launches in Contra Costa

The law creates a Green Empowerment Zone on the Northern Waterfront of Contra Costa County. It starts with listed cities and county areas north of Highway 4. A city or the county joins by passing a resolution. The board can vote to add more jurisdictions over time.

Who runs the zone board

The law sets who sits on the zone’s board. Each participating city and the county get one seat. Large energy or manufacturing employers, state and regional agencies, and small‑business and economic‑development leaders also serve. The law also defines the Board and the zone for this chapter.

Starts now, runs through 2040

This urgency law takes effect right away. The zone’s authority stays in place until January 1, 2040, when it ends unless renewed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Christopher Cabaldon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Timothy Grayson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jesse Arreguín

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jesse Arreguín

    Democratic • Senate

  • Christopher Cabaldon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Henry Stern

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lori Wilson

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Wilson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

Senate vote • 9/11/2025

Item 170 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 40 • No: 0

House vote • 8/28/2025

Item 49 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 76 • No: 0

legislature vote • 7/8/2025

Vote in CX34

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/27/2025

Item 201 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 39 • No: 0

legislature vote • 5/7/2025

Vote in CS82

Yes: 7 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/7/2025

Vote in CS42

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 213, Statutes of 2025.

    10/1/2025Senate

  2. Approved by the Governor.

    10/1/2025legislature

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.

    9/22/2025legislature

  4. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2926.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

    9/11/2025Senate

  5. Ordered to special consent calendar.

    9/9/2025Senate

  6. In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.

    8/28/2025Senate

  7. Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 2768.) Ordered to the Senate.

    8/28/2025House

  8. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    7/9/2025House

  9. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 8).

    7/8/2025House

  10. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.

    6/30/2025House

  11. Referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.

    6/5/2025House

  12. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

    5/28/2025House

  13. Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 1242.) Ordered to the Assembly.

    5/27/2025Senate

  14. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    5/8/2025Senate

  15. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 1038.) (May 7).

    5/7/2025Senate

  16. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

    4/30/2025Senate

  17. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

    4/9/2025Senate

  18. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. (Ayes 10. Noes 0. Page 680.) (April 7).

    4/8/2025Senate

  19. Set for hearing May 7 in L. GOV. pending receipt.

    4/4/2025Senate

  20. Set for hearing April 7.

    3/18/2025Senate

  21. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.

    3/17/2025Senate

  22. Referred to Coms. on B. P. & E.D. and L. GOV.

    2/5/2025Senate

  23. From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 28.

    1/29/2025Senate

  24. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    1/28/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Chaptered

    10/1/2025

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  • Enrolled

    9/13/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    6/30/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    4/30/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    4/9/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    3/17/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/28/2025

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