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CA SB1136
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Blakespear
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AI Summary
- Requires public agencies receiving State Rail Assistance Program funding for commuter rail services to adopt special events service plans for events held within one mile of transfer connection stations between two or more commuter rail services
- Special events service plans must include schedules allowing event access without requiring transfers, ticket interoperability between rail services, and all necessary technical, equipment, and infrastructure requirements
- Mandates that joint powers boards operating state-supported intercity rail corridors provide supplemental service for major publicly attended events expected to attract increased ridership within one mile of passenger rail stations
- Requires intercity rail corridor annual business plans submitted to the Secretary of Transportation to include special events service plans with detailed operating schedules, fare information, and rolling stock requirements
- Introduced by Senator Blakespear on February 17, 2026; would impose state-mandated local program costs subject to reimbursement
Legislative Description
Intercity rail and commuter rail: special events service plans.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/26/2026
Rules2/17/2026
Full Bill Text
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