California Code, Public Utilities Code - PUC § 3442

(a) Golden State Energy indebtedness shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the state or of any political subdivision thereof, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any political subdivision of the state.

(b) Golden State Energy indebtedness shall be payable solely from the funds available to it.

(c) The issuance of indebtedness shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state or any other political subdivision of the state to levy or pledge any form of taxation or to make any appropriation for its repayment.