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SB 193CALIFORNIASession 20252026
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California SB 193 reallocates Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund money and extends school energy efficiency programs

Original title: Public resources: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: programs.

August 31, 2026

Greenhouse Gas Reduction FundState BudgetPublic ResourcesClimate PolicySchool InfrastructureTransportationGreenhouseGasReductionFundPublicresourcesprograms

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action
Referred to Com. on BUDGET.Mar 24, 2025

Version history & redline

2 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the distribution of billions in climate-related funding, directly impacting the budgets of the High-Speed Rail Authority, the Strategic Growth Council, and school districts participating in energy efficiency upgrades.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

High-Speed Rail Authority

The authority gains the ability to use its existing continuous appropriation for state operations.

Housing Development and Finance Committee

The committee is newly designated to receive $560 million for affordable housing projects.

School districts

Districts participating in energy efficiency programs have their program timeline extended through 2031.

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

The department's funding allocation structure is changed by the repeal of specific percentage requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 31, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill updates how California allocates Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund money, including new priority for state administrative costs and revised funding splits for housing and fire prevention programs. It also extends the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program through 2031 and adjusts deadlines for returning unspent utility funds.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes the distribution of billions in climate-related funding, directly impacting the budgets of the High-Speed Rail Authority, the Strategic Growth Council, and school districts participating in energy efficiency upgrades.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this bill change school energy funding?
It extends the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program until 2031 and sets new deadlines for spending or returning uncommitted funds.
What happens to the money for fire prevention?
The bill removes the specific 82.5% and 17.5% allocation requirements for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, giving the department more flexibility in how those funds are used.
Does this bill change how much money the High-Speed Rail Authority gets?
It maintains the second-priority status but allows the authority to use those funds for state operations costs.

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policy shift90% confidence

Increased Administrative Flexibility

The bill shifts from rigid percentage-based funding allocations toward greater administrative discretion for state agencies like the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionHigh-Speed Rail Authority

Connected Entities

organizationState Air Resources Board“Regulates greenhouse gas emissions and manages auction proceeds.”Map →
organizationHousing Development and Finance Committee“New recipient of funds for affordable housing projects.”Map →
organizationGreenhouse Gas Reduction Fund“Fund receiving proceeds from emissions allowance auctions.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Forestry and Fire Protection“Recipient of funds for fire prevention and forest health.”Map →
organizationState Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission“Administrator of the School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program.”Map →
organizationPublic Utilities Commission“Regulates utilities funding school energy programs.”Map →
organizationHigh-Speed Rail Authority“Recipient of fund allocations for rail projects.”Map →
organizationStrategic Growth Council“Recipient of funds for housing and emission reduction programs.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Transportation“Authorized to provide administrative support for transit programs.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz25
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