BILL NUMBER: AB 2643	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Canciamilla

                        FEBRUARY 20, 2004

   An act to add Section 25314 to the Public Resources Code, relating
to energy.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 2643, as introduced, Canciamilla.  Energy: natural gas.
   Existing law requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and
Development Commission to perform certain planning functions relating
to the siting and design of electric power generating and related
facilities.
   This bill would require the commission, not later than April 1,
2005, and in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission, to
prepare and submit to the Legislature a report regarding the costs
and benefits of siting liquefied natural gas facilities within the
state.
   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.  Section 25314 is added to the Public Resources Code, to
read:
   25314.  Not later than April 1, 2005, the commission, in
consultation with the Public Utilities Commission, shall prepare and
submit to the Legislature a report regarding the costs and benefits
of siting liquefied natural gas facilities within the state.