ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS JUST VOTED TO HOLD UTILITY COMPANIES AND CEOS ACCOUNTABLE, DELIVER NEW SAVINGS FOR CALIFORNIA FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND RATEPAYERS

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 28 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

Friday, August 28, 2026

This year, California Democrats are strengthening accountability for corporate investor-owned utility companies and advancing affordability for families' electricity bills. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin delivered more savings to ratepayers, and Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris is bringing about more transparency. These new solutions build on California's landmark work to change the course on energy affordability and deliver cheaper, more reliable power.

SACRAMENTO - This week, Assembly Democrats voted to pass two new bills that will put money back in Californians' pockets:

* AB 2589, by Assemblymembe...