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Active in the 2025-2026 Regular Session — session ends November 30, 2026.
SB 925IntroducedCA · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Fusion energy: State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: strategic plan: certification and environmental review.

Sponsor
McNerneyD
Committee
Appropriations
Introduced
January 28, 2026
Latest action
September 30, 2026
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 6 p.m.
Cosponsors (2)
BlakespearDCaballeroD

Summary

This bill directs California's Energy Commission to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for fusion energy development by December 31, 2028, working with relevant agencies and the fusion industry to create strategies for research expansion, commercialization support, and a regulatory framework for licensing and permitting fusion facilities. The bill aims to assess how fusion energy can support California's renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals while establishing a pathway for regulatory approval. Additionally, once the strategic plan is submitted, the bill expands eligibility for streamlined environmental certification to include fusion energy facilities, allowing them to benefit from expedited California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review processes currently available to other clean energy projects.

Votes

SenateAug 26, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Unfinished Business SB925 McNerney et al. Concurrence
Yea 40 · 30 D · 10 R
Nay 0
AssemblyAug 19, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
SB 925 McNerney Senate Third Reading By Calderon
Yea 77 · 58 D · 19 R
Nay 0
NV 0 · Absent 2
AssemblyAug 13, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Do pass as amended
Yea 11 · 11 D
Nay 0
NV 0 · Absent 4
AssemblyJun 29, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yea 13 · 9 D · 4 R
Nay 0
NV 0 · Absent 1
AssemblyJun 10, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Yea 18 · 13 D · 5 R
Nay 0
SenateMay 26, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate 3rd Reading SB925 McNerney et al
Yea 37 · 29 D · 8 R
Nay 0
NV 0 · Absent 3
SenateMay 14, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Do pass as amended
Yea 7 · 5 D · 2 R
Nay 0
SenateMay 11, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Placed on suspense file
Yea 7 · 5 D · 2 R
Nay 0
SenateApr 22, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Yea 7 · 5 D · 2 R
Nay 0
SenateApr 13, 2026PassedSee how each member voted →
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Environmental Quality]
Yea 17 · 13 D · 4 R
Nay 0
Note

Historical import. Session: 20252026

Official bill record ↗