SB613

Methane emissions: petroleum and natural gas producing low methane emissions.

Vetoed·10/3/25

California SB613 aims to reduce methane emissions from natural gas used in the state.

California SB613 seeks to address methane emissions from natural gas used in the state by encouraging the procurement of certified low-methane emissions natural gas. The bill mandates state agencies to prioritize strategies to reduce methane emissions, including those from imported petroleum and natural gas. It also directs the state board and the Public Utilities Commission to apply approved measuring, monitoring, reporting, and verification protocols to existing programs aimed at reducing methane emissions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 29, 2025

12:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

Aug 20, 2025

9:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

Mar 2

Senate

Stricken from file.

Mar 2

Senate

Veto sustained.

Oct 3, 2025

Senate

Vetoed by the Governor.