BILL NUMBER: ABX1 1	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Migden

                        JANUARY 3, 2001

   An act relating to public utilities.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 1, as introduced, Migden.  Public utilities: electricity:
Independent System Operator.
   Existing law requires the establishment and operation of an
Independent System Operator to ensure efficient use and reliable
operation of the state's electricity transmission grid.
   This bill would require the Independent System Operator to submit
a report to the Legislature not later than January 1, 2002, regarding
the operator's success in coordinating maintenance in advance to
maintain system reliability, minimize the quantity and effect of
congestion on the grid and connections controlled by the operator,
and preserve price stability for electricity.
   Vote:  majority.  Appropriation:  no.  Fiscal committee:  yes.
State-mandated local program:  no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:


  SECTION 1.  The Independent System Operator shall submit a report
to the Legislature not later than January 1, 2002, regarding the
operator's success in coordinating maintenance in advance to do all
of the following:
   (a) Maintain system reliability.
   (b) Minimize the quantity and effect of congestion on the
transmission grid and connections controlled by the Independent
System Operator.
   (c) Preserve price stability for electricity.