California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 277 — High-speed rail: power supply.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law creates the High-Speed Rail Authority to develop and implement a high-speed rail system in the state, with specified powers and duties. Existing law, pursuant to the Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century, approved by the voters as Proposition 1A at the November 4, 2008, general election, provides for the issuance of $9.95 billion in general obligation bonds for high-speed rail and related purposes. Various federal laws provide funding for allocation nationally to high-speed rail and other related projects. This bill would require the California Research Bureau, by May 1, 2012, to develop an energy consumption profile that includes a forecast of the power needs of the high-speed rail system and an analysis of any recommendations for identifying a carbon-free baseline power supply for the system. The bureau's work would be done in consultation with the High-Speed Rail Authority, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Public Utilities Commission, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, the United States Department of Energy, and the Legislative Analyst's Office. The bill would require the bureau to submit its report to the authority, the authority's independent peer review group, and specified committees of the Legislature. The bill would also make legislative findings and declarations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 2.) (April 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on U. & C.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & C. Read second time and amended.

  8. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  9. Re-referred to Com. on U. & C.

  10. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & C. Read second time and amended.

  11. Referred to Com. on U. & C.

  12. From printer. May be heard in committee March 10.

  13. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Galgiani · Primary
  • Kehoe · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Galgiani

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kehoe

Not signed on (120)

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Passed 10 Yea · 2 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9203
Democratic 1000
Total 10203
% of votes cast 67%13%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Fuentes — Yea
Gorell — Not Voting
Carter — Yea
Huffman — Yea
Knight — Nay
Fletcher — Not Voting
Ma — Yea
Nestande — Nay
Swanson — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Buchanan — Yea
Skinner — Yea
Valadao — Not Voting
Roger Hernández — Yea
Fong, Mike Democratic Yea

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Subjects

transportation energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 277 do?
Existing law creates the High-Speed Rail Authority to develop and implement a high-speed rail system in the state, with specified powers and duties. Existing law, pursuant to the Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century, approved by the voters as Proposition 1A at the November 4, 2008, general election, provides for the issuance of $9.95 billion in general obligation bonds for high-speed rail and related purposes. Various federal laws provide funding for allocation nationally to high-speed rail and other related projects. This bill would require the California Research Bureau, by May 1, 2012, to develop an energy consumption profile that includes a forecast of the power needs of the high-speed rail system and an analysis of any recommendations for identifying a carbon-free baseline power supply for the system. The bureau's work would be done in consultation with the High-Speed Rail Authority, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Public Utilities Commission, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, the United States Department of Energy, and the Legislative Analyst's Office. The bill would require the bureau to submit its report to the authority, the authority's independent peer review group, and specified committees of the Legislature. The bill would also make legislative findings and declarations.
Who sponsors AB 277?
AB 277 is sponsored by Galgiani and Kehoe.
What is the current status of AB 277?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 277?
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