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CA SB1256
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Jones
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AI Summary
- Exempts closure of railroad grade crossings from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements when the Public Utilities Commission orders the closure due to public safety threats
- Excludes high-speed rail crossings and any projects carried out by the High-Speed Rail Authority from this CEQA exemption
- Requires state agencies to file notice of exemption with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation when using this exemption
- Requires local agencies to file notice of exemption with both the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the county clerk in each county where the project is located
- No state reimbursement to local agencies is required because local agencies can levy fees to cover costs of the new filing requirements
Legislative Description
California Environmental Quality Act: exemption for closure of railroad grade crossing.
Last Action
Set for hearing April 8.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Environmental Quality3/4/2026
Rules2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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