california update 6 5 01 executive summary socal ed mou introduced bill house committee douses emergency energy relief act mou day sources report california senator polanco introduced legislation today mou governor socal edison sb 78 xx reported earlier sources still believe sufficient legislative support measure pass senator polanco political career earlier jeopardized personal scandal sources feel mou sponsorship may nothing quid pro quo attempt gain support davis additionally cpuc added two necessary mou provisions next week voting agenda though support issues remains weak cpuc board house energy relief efforts house energy commerce committee gave plans ease california energy woes republicans democrats could settle long standing debate price caps west representative waxman admitted compromise never noble idea throughout debates several delayed mark sessions bill barton noted bill little chance aid california considering time would take pass bill would longer california summer