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CA SB902

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Cannella

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Transportation's participation in the federal surface transportation project delivery program indefinitely by removing the January 1, 2017 repeal date.

  • 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.

  • Maintains California's consent to federal court jurisdiction over the department's environmental review and clearance responsibilities assumed under federal law.

  • Requires reports to include comparative analysis of environmental review timelines, all financial costs incurred, litigation details, cost-benefit assessment, and overall project delivery timeframes.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Housing2/4/2016
Rules1/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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