California Environmental Quality Act: natural hazards and adverse environmental conditions.
This bill amends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to include consideration of how proposed projects might affect people in relation to natural hazards and adverse environmental conditions. It requires lead agencies to report on these effects in environmental impact reports (EIRs).
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AB 2569 — California Environmental Quality Act: natural hazards and adverse environmental conditions.
Last action — In committee: Held under submission.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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In plain language
The bill updates environmental impact reporting requirements to include impacts on people from natural hazards.
This bill amends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to include consideration of how proposed projects might affect people in relation to natural hazards and adverse environmental conditions. It requires lead agencies to report on these effects in environmental impact reports (EIRs).
Summary
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of an environmental impact report (EIR) on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA also requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA defines "environment" and "significant effect on the environment" for its purposes. CEQA requires the EIR to include a detailed statement setting forth specified facts. This bill would expand those definitions to include impacts on people, as specified. The bill would additionally require the lead agency to include in the EIR a detailed statement on any significant effects that may result from locating the proposed project near, or attracting people to, existing or reasonably foreseeable natural hazards or adverse environmental conditions. Because the lead agency would be required to undertake this additional consideration, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill AB 2569 has added a specific section that clarifies the bill's purpose. This change is important because it helps ensure that everyone understands what the bill aims to achieve and why it is necessary. Clearer language can lead to better implementation and support from both lawmakers and the public.
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Action History
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 4.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Gregg Hart · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Hart, Gregg Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 29% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan, Isaac G. | Democratic | Yea |
| Connolly, Damon | Democratic | Yea |
| Garcia, Robert | Democratic | Yea |
| Haney, Matt | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Hart, Gregg | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Muratsuchi, Al | Democratic | Yea |
| Pellerin, Gail | Democratic | Yea |
| Schultz, Nick | Democratic | Yea |
| Zbur, Rick Chavez | Democratic | Yea |
| Alanis, Juan | Republican | Nay |
| Ellis, Stan | Republican | Nay |
| Hoover, Josh | Republican | Nay |
| Macedo, Alexandra | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 2569 do?
- The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a lead agency, as defined, to prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify the completion of an environmental impact report (EIR) on a project that it proposes to carry out or approve that may have a significant effect on the environment or to adopt a negative declaration if it finds that the project will not have that effect. CEQA also requires a lead agency to prepare a mitigated negative declaration for a project that may have a significant effect on the environment if revisions in the project would avoid or mitigate that effect and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, would have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA defines "environment" and "significant effect on the environment" for its purposes. CEQA requires the EIR to include a detailed statement setting forth specified facts. This bill would expand those definitions to include impacts on people, as specified. The bill would additionally require the lead agency to include in the EIR a detailed statement on any significant effects that may result from locating the proposed project near, or attracting people to, existing or reasonably foreseeable natural hazards or adverse environmental conditions. Because the lead agency would be required to undertake this additional consideration, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Who sponsors AB 2569?
- AB 2569 is sponsored by Hart, Gregg (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 2569?
- This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track AB 2569?
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