All Roll Calls
Yes: 218 • No: 2
CaliforniaSB 6142025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Potable water: nonfunctional turf.
Sponsored By: Henry Stern (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Environmental review and public maps for CO2 pipelines
CO2 pipeline projects must go through a full environmental impact report. When a draft is ready, the lead agency notifies owners and operators of sensitive receptors within one‑quarter mile and the State Fire Marshal. At least 60 days before final approval, the agency notifies the State Fire Marshal again, who posts if the project meets pipeline safety law. Operators must submit emergency‑zone inventories and maps, update them at least every three years, and give nearby sensitive receptors an annual redacted map. The State Fire Marshal is not the CEQA lead agency for these projects.
Stronger safety and siting for CO2 pipelines
The law sets tougher safety and siting rules for carbon dioxide pipelines. Starting July 1, 2026, the State Fire Marshal adopts safety rules at least as strong as the January 10, 2025 federal draft. Pipelines cannot use old pipe or parts or be converted from other products to carry CO2. The emergency planning zone is two miles on each side of the line. Schools, parks, health care sites, homes, and public‑facing businesses count as sensitive receptors. Building near these places requires a validated CFD risk study that shows acceptable risk. The State Fire Marshal must require an odorant if it is found to be feasible, safe, and effective.
Emergency testing rules for drinking water
The health department can set emergency rules for sampling and lab testing of oxygenates in drinking water. It does this with the State Water Resources Control Board and public water system operators. The rules make testing uniform and more reliable during incidents. This helps find problems faster and protect public health.
State control and enforcement of CO2 pipelines
The State Fire Marshal is the main safety regulator for intrastate CO2 and hazardous‑liquid pipelines. The law defines which pipelines are covered and which are excluded. The Marshal can shut down a pipeline that is dangerous and keep a ruptured line off until the cause is found. The Marshal can fine violators, and all fines go to a Local Training Account for local fire and hazardous‑gas responder training, if the Legislature approves spending. CO2 tied to carbon capture or storage cannot use pipelines until federal or state safety standards are in place and met. CO2 used in state climate programs must travel only in pipelines that meet or exceed the Marshal’s standards.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Henry Stern
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Jerry McNerney
Democratic • Senate
Cottie Petrie-Norris
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 9/13/2025
Item 119 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 37 • No: 0
House vote • 9/12/2025
Item 74 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 74 • No: 0
legislature vote • 8/29/2025
Vote in CX25
Yes: 11 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/14/2025
Vote in CX16
Yes: 12 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/9/2025
Vote in CX23
Yes: 17 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/4/2025
Item 29 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 38 • No: 0
legislature vote • 5/23/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 6 • No: 0
legislature vote • 5/19/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 5 • No: 0
legislature vote • 4/30/2025
Vote in CS64
Yes: 7 • No: 0
legislature vote • 4/22/2025
Vote in CS48
Yes: 11 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 529, Statutes of 2025.
10/10/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/10/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
9/23/2025legislatureAssembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3021.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
9/13/2025SenateIn Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
9/12/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 3359.) Ordered to the Senate.
9/12/2025HouseOrdered to third reading.
9/5/2025HouseRead third time and amended.
9/5/2025HouseAssembly Rule 69(b)(1) suspended.
9/5/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/4/2025HouseRead second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9/3/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 29).
9/2/2025HouseAugust 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8/20/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (July 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7/15/2025HouseFrom committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
7/10/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (July 9). Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
7/10/2025HouseRe-referred to Coms. on U. & E. and NAT. RES. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
6/19/2025HouseReferred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and E.M.
6/16/2025HouseIn Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
6/5/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1511.) Ordered to the Assembly.
6/4/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/23/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 1206.) (May 23).
5/23/2025SenateSet for hearing May 23.
5/20/2025SenateMay 19 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5/19/2025SenateSet for hearing May 19.
5/9/2025Senate
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/10/2025
Enrolled
9/18/2025
Amended Assembly
9/5/2025
Amended Assembly
9/3/2025
Amended Assembly
7/10/2025
Amended Senate
5/5/2025
Amended Senate
4/23/2025
Amended Senate
3/26/2025
Introduced
2/20/2025