BILL NUMBER: SB 72	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Dunn

                        JANUARY 21, 2003

   An act relating to electric power.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 72, as introduced, Dunn.  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 consistent
with certain criteria.
   This bill would state the intent of the Legislature in subsequent
amendments to remove control of this state's electricity transmission
system from the Independent System Operator.
   Vote:  majority.  Appropriation:  no.  Fiscal committee:  no.
State-mandated local program:  no.


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


  SECTION 1.  It is the intent of the Legislature in subsequent
amendments to remove control of this state's electricity transmission
system from the Independent System Operator.