AB 825 – Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee

Pathways Act: Western-Wide Electricity Markets

This bill empowers the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to implement the Pathways Initiative Proposal if regional grid standards are met—unlocking access to a broader electricity market. This means lower energy costs, improved grid reliability, and reduced air pollution for Californians.

Author: Cottie Petrie-Norris, Robert Rivas, and Josh Becker

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Issues: Energy & Electrification

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Status:

Signed into Law

Assembly:

74 Yes
1 No
5 Abstain

Senate:

34 Yes
0 No
6 Abstain

Governor:

Signed

AB 825 – Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee VotesVote Date: 9/11/25

Member Vote
Ben Allen (D) Abstain (anti-environment)
Bob Archuleta (D) Yes
Jesse Arreguín (D) Yes
Angelique Ashby (D) Yes
Josh Becker (D) Yes
Anna Caballero (D) Yes
Megan Dahle (R) Yes
Lena Gonzalez (D) Yes
Shannon Grove (R) Abstain (anti-environment)
Melissa Hurtado (D) Abstain (anti-environment)
Monique Limón (D) Yes
Jerry McNerney (D) Yes
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R) Yes
Susan Rubio (D) Excused Absence
Henry Stern (D) Yes
Tony Strickland (R) Yes
Aisha Wahab (D) Abstain (anti-environment)