AB 942 IS FOR BAD PUBLIC POLICY.
IT’S UNFAIR, UNCONSTITUTIONAL, AND UNACCEPTABLE.
THE PROPOSED BILL ALLOWS FOR THE BREACH OF ROOFTOP SOLAR CONTRACTS FOR 2 MILLION SOLAR CUSTOMERS INCLUDING MILLIONS OF WORKING FAMILIES.
After narrowly passing in the State Assembly, AB 942 is now headed to the State Senate’s Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee.
A diverse and growing coalition—led by climate and environmental justice advocates and joined by affordable housing developers and realtors—is gaining momentum to defeat this harmful bill. But we need your voice to make it happen.
Now is the time to act.
Please contact the following State Senators by phone, email, or social media. A quick call or message can make a decisive difference.
The bill is expected to be heard by the committee shortly after the July 4th holiday.
Take action today. Let’s defeat this bill in committee.
AB 942 TALKING POINTS. IT’S BAD POLICY BECAUSE IT…
Retroactively breeches rooftop solar contracts on 2 million homes, apartments, schools, farms, and businesses, even with amendments.
Erodes home values including for 600,000 low- and moderate-income families.
Costs consumers upwards of tens of thousands of dollars upon sale of a home or business that have solar loans or leases.
Will increase utility bills on renters when, through no fault of their own, their apartment building changes owners.
Fails to address rising utility costs.
Burdens California real estate sales.
Undermines future clean energy and electrification efforts by showing that California's promises cannot be trusted.
Has a broad and diverse coalition opposing the bill. 200 environmental, consumer, community, environmental justice, farm, realtors, and business groups oppose AB 942 as amended.
DIRECTIONS FOR DIGITAL ADVOCACY
Please contact the following legislators. We’ve made it easy. Below is a list of State Senators who need to hear from the public about AB 942. We've created a simple digital advocacy site to help you take action.
Here are the steps:
Click on the link.
You will be directed accordingly.
An email message opposing AB 942 will appear. You can send it as-is or modify it.
The phone link will connect you directly. Use the AB 942 Talking Points when you speak.
Clicking on the social media icons (Facebook, Instagram, or X/Twitter) will take you directly to the legislators’ official pages. Post your message of opposition there. These are official government sites—it is illegal for them to delete your comment. Be polite but firm.
Thank you for your time. Please reach out as soon as possible—and to as many legislators as you can. Use our suggested sequence (left to right, top to bottom) to prioritize your outreach.
State Senator Josh Becker (D–13) Committee Chair
Chief of Staff: Gilbert Martinez · gilbert.martinez@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Leslie Spahnn · leslie.spahnn@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651‑4013
District Office: (650) 233‑2724; 3525
Social Handles:
X (Twitter)
Instagram
Facebook
Senator Anna Caballero (D–14)
Chief of Staff: Jeffrey Roth · jeffrey.roth@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Paloma Elizalde · paloma.elizalde@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4014
District Office: (559) 264-3070
Senator Monique Limón (D–21)
Chief of Staff: Mariana Corona Sabeniano · mariana.sabeniano@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Samantha Omana · samantha.omana@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4021
District Office: (805) 988-1940
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D–16)
Chief of Staff: Aaron Brieno · aaron.brieno@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Marisol Ibarra · marisol.ibarra@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4016
District Office: (661) 395-2620
Senator Bob Archuleta (D–30)
Chief of Staff: John Ackler: john.ackler@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Andrew Aldama: ·andrew.aldama@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4030
District Office: (562) 406-1001
Senator Lena Gonzalez (D–33)
Chief of Staff: Cynthia Arreguín Alvarez · cynthia.alvarez@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Trevor Taylor · trevor.taylor@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4033
District Office: (562) 256-7921
Senator Jesse Arreguín (D–07)
Chief of Staff: Brendan Hughes · brendan.hughes@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Luis Amezcua · luis.amezcua@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4007
District Office: (510) 286-1333
Social Handles:
X/Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Senator Angelique Ashby (D–08)
Chief of Staff: Cassidy Denny · cassidy.denny@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Lesley Brizuela · lesley.brizuela@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4008
District Office: (916) 319-0309
Senator Aisha Wahab (D–10)
Chief of Staff: Nurges Gheyszada · nurges.gheyszada@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Jody Fujii · jody.fujii@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4410
District Office: (510) 794-3900
Social Handles:
X/Twitter
Instagram
Senator Benjamin Allen (D–24)
Chief of Staff: Tina Andolina · tina.andolina@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Laurel Brodzinsky · laurel.brodzinsky@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651‑4024
District Office: (310) 414‑8190
Seanator Henry Stern (D–27)
Chief of Staff: Brendan Murphy · brendan.murphy@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Gil Topete · gil.topete@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4027
District Office: (818) 876-3352
Social Handles:
X/Twitter
Senator Jerry McNerney (D–05)
Chief of Staff: Katerina Robinson · katerina.robinson@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Heather Caden · heather.caden@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4005
District Office: (209) 472-9535
Senator Susan Rubio (D–22)
Chief of Staff: Gustavo Arroyo · gustavo.arroyo@sen.ca.gov
Legislative Director: Alex Hirsch · alex.hirsch@sen.ca.gov
Capitol Office: (916) 651-4022
District Office: (626) 430-2499
Social Handles:
X/Twitter