SACRAMENTO – The Senate Appropriations Committee today advanced Senate Bill 931 by Senator John Laird, legislation to ensure continued funding for communities impacted by the ongoing operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

SB 931 extends authorization for the Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2030, aligning the program with the recently extended operational timeline for Diablo Canyon.

“Extending Diablo Canyon’s operations without extending support for the surrounding communities would have left local governments and public services carrying the burden alone,” said Laird. “SB 931 helps ensure the state follows through on its commitment to the Central Coast communities that continue to host this facility.”

The Essential Services Mitigation Fund was originally established to help offset local impacts associated with the plant and provide funding support for affected jurisdictions and services in San Luis Obispo County. While the state extended Diablo Canyon’s operations through 2030, the associated community funding authorization was not extended alongside it.

SB 931 will address that gap by continuing the program through the updated operational period.

The bill now advances to the Senate floor for consideration.