California moves to make oil worker retraining program permanent

Workforce development: Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Pilot Program: extension.

Enrolled· 2026-08-27

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Who's it for: Workers

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This bill would permanently extend a state program that helps oil and gas workers find new careers and pay their bills after refineries close.

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As California shifts to clean energy, oil and gas workers are losing their jobs. This bill ensures the state keeps helping these workers transition to new careers instead of leaving them behind. It is a necessary safety net for communities hit hard by refinery closures.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Removes the 2027 expiration date for the Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Pilot Program.
Orders a study by UC Berkeley to see how well the pilot program worked.
Plans for future benefits like wage replacement, retirement help, and job training.
Looks for ways to match workers' current skills with new jobs in different industries.