California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 25721

The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Attorney General by January 31, 2002.  If the commission finds that it would be feasible to operate a strategic gas reserve to insulate California consumers and businesses from substantial, short-term price increases arising from refinery outages or other similar supply interruptions, the commission shall request specific statutory authority and funding for establishment of a reserve.