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CA SB1411

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Stern

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the $500 million cap on High-Speed Rail Authority funding commitments outside the Merced to Bakersfield segment for activities that maximize project delivery efficiency
  • Allows the Authority to use Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund moneys for work beyond the 171-mile Central Valley segment without a cumulative spending limit
  • Retains requirements for the Office of Inspector General to conduct cost-benefit analyses and determine if outside spending would delay the Merced to Bakersfield segment
  • Maintains legislative notification requirements before the Authority can approve contracts or grant applications for projects outside the priority segment
  • Requires a two-thirds vote for passage because it expands purposes for continuously appropriated funds

Legislative Description

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: funding conditions: high-speed rail.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and E.Q.

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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