• 02-20-2014 - Read first time. To print.
• 02-21-2014 - From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
• 03-06-2014 - Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
• 04-21-2014 - From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
• 04-22-2014 - Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
• 05-01-2014 - From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 30).
• 05-05-2014 - Read second time and amended.
• 05-06-2014 - Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
• 05-08-2014 - From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Read second time and amended.
• 05-12-2014 - Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
• 05-21-2014 - From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 21).
• 05-22-2014 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
• 05-27-2014 - In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
• 05-27-2014 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 58. Noes 8. Page 5163.)
• 06-05-2014 - Referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
• 06-10-2014 - In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
• 06-18-2014 - From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
• 06-30-2014 - From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (June 25).
• 07-01-2014 - Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
• 08-04-2014 - From committee: Be placed on second reading file pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
• 08-05-2014 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
• 08-14-2014 - Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
• 08-18-2014 - Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
• 08-20-2014 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 22. Noes 6. Page 4651.).
• 08-20-2014 - In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after August 22 pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.
• 08-21-2014 - Assembly Rule 77 suspended. (Page 6285.) Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 68. Noes 3. Page 6288.).
• 09-04-2014 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
• 09-21-2014 - Approved by the Governor.
• 09-21-2014 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 521, Statutes of 2014.

Bill Streamlining Solar Permitting Approved by California State Assembly - AB ... - California Newswire
Published by californianewswire.com
Wed, 28 May 2014 00:00:58 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, by Assemblymember Muratsuchi (D – Torrance), passed the Assembly Floor today with a 58-8 vote and now heads to the Senate. The Solar Rights Act of 1978 declared that the ...

State Legislature Passes Bill Streamlining California Solar Permitting - AB 2188 - California Newswire
Published by californianewswire.com
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:15:08 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D– Torrance), was approved today by the State Legislature with strong bi-partisan support. The bill now heads to Governor Jerry Brown for his ...

Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Bill Cutting Byzantine California Solar Rooftop ... - California Newswire
Published by californianewswire.com
Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:17:59 GMT

Assembly Bill 2188, by Torrance Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, will cut “red tape” permitting procedures in over five hundred cities and counties statewide promising to lower costs for homeowners and grow local solar businesses. “AB 2188 will cut bureaucratic regulations to lower the cost of residential solar energy, create solar jobs, and support California's fight against climate change,” said Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D –Torrance), author of the bill. “This new law will help California homeowners go solar to ...

California law would fast-track residential solar panel installations - Daily Democrat
Published by dailydemocrat.com
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:59:18 GMT

Installing solar panels in California will get a lot less complicated if the state Senate votes to pass a bill to speed up the permitting process that can often drag on for months. Assembly Bill ... The state Assembly voted 58-8 to approve the proposed legislation in May. Backers say ... AB 2188 would only allow for one inspection after the permit has been issued and the project has been completed, which means cities like Manhattan Beach would have to stop sending the Fire Department to inspect solar projects. Capt.

Solar Supporters In California Rally Around Red-Tape-Cutting Rooftop PV ... - Solar Industry
Published by solarindustrymag.com
Mon, 04 Aug 2014 20:11:55 GMT

Solar advocates are pressing the California State Legislature for the passage of a bill that will revamp residential solar photovoltaic permitting processes with an eye toward standardizing and streamlining them. Supporters of Assembly Bill 2188 (A.B.2188) ...

Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Bill Cutting Byzantine California Solar Rooftop ... - California Newswire
Published by californianewswire.com
Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:17:59 GMT

Assembly Bill 2188, by Torrance Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, will cut “red tape” permitting procedures in over five hundred cities and counties statewide promising to lower costs for homeowners and grow local solar businesses. “AB 2188 will cut bureaucratic regulations to lower the cost of residential solar energy, create solar jobs, and support California's fight against climate change,” said Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D –Torrance), author of the bill. “This new law will help California homeowners go solar to ...

California moves to quicken solar permits - U-T San Diego
Published by utsandiego.com
Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:32:37 GMT

The State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 2188 in a 66-1 vote Thursday. ... Under AB 2188, local governments are urged to adopt standard plans and checklists for solar developed and published by the state in the California Solar Permitting Guidebook.

How California's AB 2188 Originated - CleanTechnica
Published by cleantechnica.com
Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:34:33 GMT

It flew through the Assembly (68 – 3 – 8) the following day. ... De Charo says the terms were hammered out by solar contractors from across the state, as well as cities, counties, fire departments and government reps from municipal,county and state levels. ... “The passage of AB 2188 signifies another major step towards the inevitable growth of solar power as a leading source of energy, here in California and across the country,” said Andrew Birch, Chief Executive Officer, Sungevity, Inc., whose company last year ...

California Legislature Passes Streamlined Solar Permitting Bill - Solar Industry
Published by solarindustrymag.com
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 20:47:33 GMT

"Your typical home solar energy system has become practically cookie-cutter," said Bernadette Del Chiaro, executive director of the California Solar Energy Industries Association. "From Chico to Chula Vista, we're talking about the exact same product, design ...

California Legislature Passes Streamlined Solar Permitting Bill - Solar Industry
Published by solarindustrymag.com
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 20:47:33 GMT

"Your typical home solar energy system has become practically cookie-cutter," said Bernadette Del Chiaro, executive director of the California Solar Energy Industries Association. "From Chico to Chula Vista, we're talking about the exact same product, design ...

Solar Permit Bill Heading to Governor's Desk - KCET
Published by kcet.org
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:19:01 GMT

... of the California Legislature. The bill, AB 2188, which ReWire reported on earlier this month, would set simple statewide standards that would cut the mounting red tape property owners face when they try to pull building permits for solar panel installation. "Many jurisdictions in the state have adopted best practices that have significantly cut down on permitting wait times, while maintaining important public health and safety standards," said bill author Al Muratsuchi, who represents Torrance in the state Assembly.

State Legislature Passes Bill Streamlining California Solar Permitting - AB 2188 - California Newswire
Published by californianewswire.com
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:15:08 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D– Torrance), was approved today by the State Legislature with strong bi-partisan support. The bill now heads to Governor Jerry Brown for his ...

Bill Would Streamline Rooftop Solar Permits - KCET
Published by kcet.org
Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:58:32 GMT

A group of solar installers wearing hardhats descended on the State Capitol today to urge lawmakers to support a bill that would make it much easier to pull permits for rooftop solar projects. The hard-hatted lobbyists were joined at a press event by the bill's author, Assembly member Al Muratsuchi, who represents Torrance. AB 2188 would ... AB 2188 would require cities and counties to issue permits for small solar systems in a manner similar to conventional building permits, with just one inspection required. The bill ...

Solar Supporters In California Rally Around Red-Tape-Cutting Rooftop PV ... - Solar Industry
Published by solarindustrymag.com
Mon, 04 Aug 2014 20:11:55 GMT

... advocates are pressing the California State Legislature for the passage of a bill that will revamp residential solar photovoltaic permitting processes with an eye toward standardizing and streamlining the process. Supporters of Assembly Bill 2188 (AB.2188) ...

Oakland May Back New Statewide Rules for Rooftop Solar - East Bay Express
Published by eastbayexpress.com
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:26:33 GMT

The Oakland City Council is considering whether to back statewide legislation that would bring California closer to its solar energy goals. The bill, AB 2188, would amend current law to streamline the permit process for installing rooftop solar systems ...

Bill To Streamline Solar Permitting Passes California Senate Committee - Solar Industry
Published by solarindustrymag.com
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:44:55 GMT

The California Senate's Governance and Finance Committee has approved a bill (AB.2188) establishing a streamlined permitting and inspection procedure for solar energy systems. ... Last month, AB.2188 passed the State Assembly by a vote of 45-5.

AB 2188 Would Make California's Solar More Affordable - CleanTechnica
Published by cleantechnica.com
Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:25:13 GMT

AB 2188 calls for a streamlining of the permitting process, and Sunrun has issued a report stating it could deliver an additional $5 billion into the state's coffers. This bill has already been passed by the Assembly (58-8) and is now before the senate. I recently ...

California law would fast-track residential solar panel installations - Daily Democrat
Published by dailydemocrat.com
Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:52:30 GMT

Installing solar panels is about to become a lot less complicated under AB 2188, a bill that would speed up the permitting process that can delay solar installation by up to two months. « 1; ». Installing solar panels in California will get a lot less complicated if the state Senate votes to pass a bill to speed up the permitting process that can often drag on for months. Assembly Bill 2188, drafted by ... The state Assembly voted 58-8 to approve the proposed legislation in May. Backers say they expect the bill to pass in the ...

Bill To Streamline Solar Permitting Passes California Senate Committee - Solar Industry
Published by solarindustrymag.com
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:44:55 GMT

The California Senate's Governance and Finance Committee has approved a bill (AB.2188) establishing a streamlined permitting and inspection procedure for solar energy systems. ... Last month, AB.2188 passed the State Assembly by a vote of 45-5.

Assembly bill would prioritize residential solar panels - L.A. Biz
Published by bizjournals.com
Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:32:19 GMT

The state Assembly voted 58-8 to approve AB 2188, authored by South Bay Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi. The proposed legislation, if passed by the State Senate, would make installing solar panels in California a lot less complicated, speeding up the ...

California law would fast-track residential solar panel installations - Daily Breeze
Published by dailybreeze.com
Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:20:37 GMT

That is, if state senators vote Wednesday to pass AB-2188, a bill that would speed up the permitting process that can delay solar installation by up to two months. ... The state Assembly voted 58-8 to approve the proposed legislation in May. Backers say they ...

Bill Streamlining Solar Permitting Approved by California State Assembly - AB ... - California Newswire
Published by californianewswire.com
Wed, 28 May 2014 00:00:58 GMT

/California Newswire/ — Calif. Assembly Bill (AB) 2188, by Assemblymember Muratsuchi (D – Torrance), passed the Assembly Floor today with a 58-8 vote and now heads to the Senate. The Solar Rights Act of 1978 declared that the timely and cost-effective ...