Senate Bill 237 (Grayson, Chapter 118, Statutes of 2025) requires the California Energy Commission to submit an assessment to the Legislature and Governor that evaluates the recommendations and strategies put forward by the Commission’s Vice Chair in his June 27, 2025, letter to Governor Gavin Newsom. The letter established a need for evaluating policies and strategies to ensure that “Californians have access to safe, affordable, and reliable transportation fuels and that petroleum refiners continue to see value in serving the California market...” This assessment evaluates these policies and considers other recommendations regarding permitting and working group authorities, as prescribed in the bill.
