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                    Appropriations Committee Fiscal Summary
          
                                       AB 2076 (Shelley)
          
          Hearing Date:  8/23/00                      Amended: 8/7/00
          Consultant:  Bob Franzoia      Policy Vote: E, U&C  6-0
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          BILL SUMMARY: 
          
          AB 2076 would require the California Energy Commission  
          (CEC), by January 31, 2002, to examine the feasibility of  
          operating a strategic fuel reserve and to examine and  
          recommend an appropriate level of reserves.

                              Fiscal Impact (in thousands)
           
          Major Provisions                     2000-01       2001-02   2002-03         
               Fund  
          
          Study              $200 one time                  Special*
          * Energy Resources Programs Account                      
          
          STAFF COMMENTS: SUSPENSE FILE.

          The bill would require that the studies shall be conducted  
          in conjunction with any other studies required by acts  
          enacted during the 2000 portion of the 1999-00 session  
          dealing with gasoline prices.