Utility Affordability and Accountability

At a glance

• What: Resolution supporting state legislation to improve utility affordability, strengthen ratepayer protections, and increase accountability of investor-owned utilities (IOU) during the 2025-2026 California legislative session.
• Where it stands: Adopted by City Council on 2026-08-04.
• Next: Advocacy at state level for consumer protection legislation.

The resolution

A resolution of the City Council supporting state legislation during the 2025-2026 California legislative session that addresses:

• Improving utility affordability for residents and businesses
• Strengthening protections for ratepayers
• Increasing accountability and oversight of investor-owned utilities

Council action

Adopted as part of consent calendar on 2026-08-04. Vote: 6-0-0-1 (Lopez absent).

Fiscal impact

None; this is a statement of legislative position supporting consumer protection measures at the state level.

Sources

• Minutes: https://santa-ana.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=25412&compileOutputType=1&meetingId=5095
• 2026-08-04 - City Council

Log

2026-08-04 - City Council

Resolution supporting state utility affordability and investor-owned utility accountability legislation adopted as part of consent calendar 6-0-0-1 (Lopez absent).