CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 15Introduced by Assembly Member AlanisJanuary 15, 2025 Relative to California Propane Day.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 15, as introduced, Alanis. California Propane Day.This measure would declare April 15, 2025, as California Propane Day.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, California leads the nation in propane sales, with over 500,000,000 gallons sold annually; andWHEREAS, Propane is an essential fuel source that supports Californias diverse industries and contributes over $3 billion to the states economy; andWHEREAS, The propane industry provides employment to thousands of Californians, many of whom work for small and family-owned businesses that have served their communities for generations; andWHEREAS, Propane has a wide range of applications across industries, including agriculture, restaurants, movement of goods, construction, transportation, and power generation; andWHEREAS, Propane is especially vital to residents in rural, cold-climate, and low-income communities and is used for cooking and home heating in over 420,000 California households; andWHEREAS, In agriculture, propane is a nontoxic, environmentally friendly fuel used to meet United States Department of Agriculture organic certification standards, replacing pesticides and herbicides. It powers irrigation engines for water movement and is essential for crop protection, including fueling wind machines to prevent frost on citrus crops and in key wine regions such as Napa and Sonoma; and WHEREAS, Many recreational activities use propane, including barbecuing and camping. Propane partners with California parks so the states beautiful nature can be enjoyed while keeping the environment safe and clean; andWHEREAS, Propane possesses unique features as a mobile, timeless fuel that does not degrade or expire; andWHEREAS, Propane has a low Carbon Intensity (CI), comparable to the California electrical grid, provides a low-nitrogen oxides (NOx) solution for reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), and can rapidly help meet the states climate goals because it contains no methane or sulfur oxides (SOx); andWHEREAS, California is the nations leader in renewable propane production and usage, with renewable propane having one-half to one-quarter the CI of the electrical grid; andWHEREAS, Renewable propane, derived from nonpetroleum sources and bio-based derivatives, can be blended seamlessly with existing infrastructure, requiring no additional investment from consumers for appliances or infrastructure upgrades; andWHEREAS, The propane industry prioritizes safety, working closely with Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and other first responders during emergencies. Propane is critical for emergency services as the most deployable fuel during crises, powering temporary stations for operations, including remote fire camps, cell towers for telecommunications, and recovery operations; andWHEREAS, Propane fuels every stage of wildfire management, including preventative measures such as fuel reduction through prescribed fire and controlled burns. Propane is often the first fuel reconnected after a disaster; andWHEREAS, California communities affected by power outages due to storms, wildfires, and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) depend on propane for backup generation. Hospitals, businesses, utilities, and homeowners rely on propane during grid instability; andWHEREAS, April 15 is the birthday of beloved cartoon character and pop culture icon Hank Hill from the television show King of the Hill, who exemplifies the safety and value of propane as an energy choice through his work at the fictional Strickland Propane; andWHEREAS, The Olympics have historically used propane for various purposes, with the 1932 Los Angeles Games using propane for cooking and water heating in the Olympic Village. Propane has fueled the Olympic torch since 2000, including with renewable propane at the 2024 Summer Olympics; andWHEREAS, Propane has been federally recognized as a clean alternative fuel by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Public Law 101-549) and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-486); andWHEREAS, Propane is a clean-burning fuel that is affordable, reliable, accessible, and sustainable; andWHEREAS, The Legislature recognizes its responsibility to support all clean energy solutions in reducing GHG emissions and ensuring dependable fuel sources for current and future Californians; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of propane to the well-being of this state, declares April 15, 2025, as California Propane Day; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 15Introduced by Assembly Member AlanisJanuary 15, 2025 Relative to California Propane Day.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTACR 15, as introduced, Alanis. California Propane Day.This measure would declare April 15, 2025, as California Propane Day.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 15
Introduced by Assembly Member AlanisJanuary 15, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Alanis
January 15, 2025
Relative to California Propane Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 15, as introduced, Alanis. California Propane Day.
This measure would declare April 15, 2025, as California Propane Day.
This measure would declare April 15, 2025, as California Propane Day.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, California leads the nation in propane sales, with over 500,000,000 gallons sold annually; and
WHEREAS, Propane is an essential fuel source that supports Californias diverse industries and contributes over $3 billion to the states economy; and
WHEREAS, The propane industry provides employment to thousands of Californians, many of whom work for small and family-owned businesses that have served their communities for generations; and
WHEREAS, Propane has a wide range of applications across industries, including agriculture, restaurants, movement of goods, construction, transportation, and power generation; and
WHEREAS, Propane is especially vital to residents in rural, cold-climate, and low-income communities and is used for cooking and home heating in over 420,000 California households; and
WHEREAS, In agriculture, propane is a nontoxic, environmentally friendly fuel used to meet United States Department of Agriculture organic certification standards, replacing pesticides and herbicides. It powers irrigation engines for water movement and is essential for crop protection, including fueling wind machines to prevent frost on citrus crops and in key wine regions such as Napa and Sonoma; and
WHEREAS, Many recreational activities use propane, including barbecuing and camping. Propane partners with California parks so the states beautiful nature can be enjoyed while keeping the environment safe and clean; and
WHEREAS, Propane possesses unique features as a mobile, timeless fuel that does not degrade or expire; and
WHEREAS, Propane has a low Carbon Intensity (CI), comparable to the California electrical grid, provides a low-nitrogen oxides (NOx) solution for reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), and can rapidly help meet the states climate goals because it contains no methane or sulfur oxides (SOx); and
WHEREAS, California is the nations leader in renewable propane production and usage, with renewable propane having one-half to one-quarter the CI of the electrical grid; and
WHEREAS, Renewable propane, derived from nonpetroleum sources and bio-based derivatives, can be blended seamlessly with existing infrastructure, requiring no additional investment from consumers for appliances or infrastructure upgrades; and
WHEREAS, The propane industry prioritizes safety, working closely with Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and other first responders during emergencies. Propane is critical for emergency services as the most deployable fuel during crises, powering temporary stations for operations, including remote fire camps, cell towers for telecommunications, and recovery operations; and
WHEREAS, Propane fuels every stage of wildfire management, including preventative measures such as fuel reduction through prescribed fire and controlled burns. Propane is often the first fuel reconnected after a disaster; and
WHEREAS, California communities affected by power outages due to storms, wildfires, and Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) depend on propane for backup generation. Hospitals, businesses, utilities, and homeowners rely on propane during grid instability; and
WHEREAS, April 15 is the birthday of beloved cartoon character and pop culture icon Hank Hill from the television show King of the Hill, who exemplifies the safety and value of propane as an energy choice through his work at the fictional Strickland Propane; and
WHEREAS, The Olympics have historically used propane for various purposes, with the 1932 Los Angeles Games using propane for cooking and water heating in the Olympic Village. Propane has fueled the Olympic torch since 2000, including with renewable propane at the 2024 Summer Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Propane has been federally recognized as a clean alternative fuel by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Public Law 101-549) and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-486); and
WHEREAS, Propane is a clean-burning fuel that is affordable, reliable, accessible, and sustainable; and
WHEREAS, The Legislature recognizes its responsibility to support all clean energy solutions in reducing GHG emissions and ensuring dependable fuel sources for current and future Californians; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature, in recognition of the importance of propane to the well-being of this state, declares April 15, 2025, as California Propane Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.