S.Con.Res.180

Hydrogen: decarbonization tool.

Introduced·5/20/26
Ient Text

Recognizes hydrogen as a key decarbonization tool for California when produced and utilized with a carbon intensity standard.

This bill recognizes hydrogen as a key decarbonization tool for California when produced, transported, and utilized in accordance with a carbon intensity standard that ensures verifiable life-cycle greenhouse gas reductions. It supports the development and refinement of carbon intensity frameworks to guide hydrogen policy, investment, and deployment. The bill encourages state agencies to prioritize hydrogen deployment in hard-to-electrify sectors, including transit, heavy-duty vehicle fleets, port and maritime operations, power generation, and industrial applications.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Be adopted and be ordered to the Consent Calendar

7 Yea

DDDDRDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Jul 1

9:00 AM

Senate Environmental Quality Hearing

History

Jul 2

Senate

From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 1).

Jun 23

Senate

Set for hearing July 1.

May 27

Senate

Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.