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CA SB1380

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Chesbro

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts bicycle transportation plans for urbanized areas from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements through January 1, 2018, covering restriping, bicycle parking, signal timing, and related signage.

  • Requires local agencies to hold noticed public hearings in affected areas and publish notices in newspapers of general circulation before determining the exemption applies.

  • Mandates bicycle transportation plans include measures to mitigate potential vehicular traffic impacts and bicycle and pedestrian safety impacts.

  • Requires local agencies to file notices of exemption determination with both the Office of Planning and Research and the county clerk in the project's county.

  • Directs the Office of Planning and Research to post on its website information about exempt plans, including lead agency filings, plan links, and details about any legal challenges and outcomes.

Legislative Description

Environmental quality: California Environmental Quality

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Allen.

8/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/6/2012
Transportation6/15/2012
Environmental Quality3/8/2012
Rules2/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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