Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) announced Tuesday, Oct. 1 that the Senate will convene an Extraordinary Session, the second in two years, next week to consider legislation regarding California’s fuel supply, in an effort to help prevent price spiking that impacts consumers.
“The Senate intends to work quickly and efficiently so that we can get Californians the relief they deserve at the pump,” Pro Tem McGuire said. “We appreciate the Assembly’s work on this issue, and we’ll be kicking off our legislative process on October 7. I’m grateful to each of the Senators who have been committed to this critical issue, now, and over the past many months. We’ll be ready to roll next week.”
The Second Extraordinary Session will be called to order at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, and will be followed upon adjournment by a hearing of the new Senate Special Committee on Fuel Supply and Price Spikes. The Senate Appropriations Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Senate floor session will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 11.
Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) will serve as Chair of the Special Committee on Fuel Supply and Price Spikes, and Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) will be Vice-Chair. Members will include Senators Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento), Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park), Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas), Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta), Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles).
“I’m looking forward to serving as Chair of the Special Committee on Fuel Supply and Price Spikes, and am grateful for the Pro Tem entrusting me with this critical responsibility,” Senator Bradford said. “As we begin our work, protecting consumers remains our top priority. We look forward to hearing the legislation from our partners in the Assembly, and forging thoughtful, practical solutions to avoid price spikes and saving Californians money at the pump.”
“Gasoline reserves are the smart way to save Californians money at the pump. I’m pleased the Senate will be moving with urgency and completing the work we started earlier in the year,” said Senator Nancy Skinner, who authored similar legislation at the end of the 2023-24 Regular Session and will be temporarily chairing the Senate’s Appropriations Committee next week. “I’m grateful to Pro Tem McGuire, our colleagues in the Senate, and our partners in the Assembly and Administration for the focused work and collaboration on this effort.”
Senate floor session will be held in Room 1200 of the 1021 O Street building (Swing Space) due to electrical work being conducted in the Senate chamber. All public hearings and the floor session will be streamed on the Senate’s website.
