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CA SB1382

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marie Alvarado-Gil

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to ensure all mountain passes under its control are open for operation by May 1 of each year
  • Mandates the department publish written notice on its website by April 1 if any mountain passes cannot meet the May 1 opening deadline, including documented causes for the delay
  • Amends Section 95.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, which currently governs snow removal on a portion of former U.S. Route 40 near Donner Lake
  • Introduced by Senator Alvarado-Gil with Assembly Member Tangipa as coauthor on February 20, 2026
  • Requires majority vote, triggers fiscal committee review, and contains no appropriation

Legislative Description

Department of Transportation: mountain passes: openings.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on TRANS.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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