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CA SB902
Bill
AI Summary
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Extends the Department of Transportation's participation in the federal surface transportation project delivery program indefinitely by removing the January 1, 2017 repeal date.
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Changes the biennial reporting requirement to the Legislature from a one-time submission by January 1, 2016, to recurring submissions commencing January 1, 2021, and every 5 years thereafter.
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Maintains California's consent to federal court jurisdiction over the department's environmental review and clearance responsibilities assumed under federal law.
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Requires reports to include comparative analysis of environmental review timelines, all financial costs incurred, litigation details, cost-benefit assessment, and overall project delivery timeframes.
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Preserves the department's waiver of Eleventh Amendment immunity and prohibition on delegating federal responsibilities to political subdivisions.
Legislative Description
Department of Transportation: environmental review process: federal program.
Last Action
From committee without further action.
11/30/2016