SB 11 is sponsored by Vidak, Morrell, Lackey, Tom (Republican), Huff, Gallagher, James (Republican), Fuller, Chang, Brough, Bigelow, Bates, Anderson, Runner, Bill Berryhill, Beth Gaines, and Mark Stone.

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California 2015-2016, 1st Special Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 11 — Environmental quality: transportation infrastructure.

Last action September 04, 2015 — From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on T. & I.D.

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Passed Senate
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Passed Assembly
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016, 1st Special 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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 establishes a procedure by which a person may seek judicial review of the decision of the lead agency made pursuant to CEQA. This bill would exempt from these CEQA provisions a project that consists of the inspection, maintenance, repair, restoration, reconditioning, relocation, replacement, or removal of existing transportation infrastructure if certain conditions are met, and would require the person undertaking these projects to take certain actions, including providing notice to an affected public agency of the project's exemption. Because a lead agency would be required to determine if a project qualifies for this exemption, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would also, in an action or proceeding seeking judicial review under CEQA, prohibit a court from staying or enjoining a transportation infrastructure project that is included in a sustainable communities strategy or an alternate planning strategy and for which a programmatic EIR has been certified unless it makes specified findings. For purpose of these provisions, the bill would specify that a transportation infrastructure project includes a project that consists of new construction of transportation infrastructure or a project that consists of the inspection, maintenance, repair, restoration, reconditioning, relocation, replacement, or removal of existing transportation infrastructure. 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

Amended 09/04/15 - Amended Senate Current pdf September 04, 2015
Introduced 07/16/15 - Introduced pdf July 16, 2015
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Action History

September 04, 2015
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on T. & I.D.
August 31, 2015
September 1 hearing postponed by committee.
August 28, 2015
Set for hearing September 1.
August 17, 2015
August 19 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
August 06, 2015
Set for hearing August 19.
July 17, 2015
From printer.
July 16, 2015
To print.
July 16, 2015
Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Com. on T. & I.D.

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (1)

Bill Berryhill

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 11 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 establishes a procedure by which a person may seek judicial review of the decision of the lead agency made pursuant to CEQA. This bill would exempt from these CEQA provisions a project that consists of the inspection, maintenance, repair, restoration, reconditioning, relocation, replacement, or removal of existing transportation infrastructure if certain conditions are met, and would require the person undertaking these projects to take certain actions, including providing notice to an affected public agency of the project's exemption. Because a lead agency would be required to determine if a project qualifies for this exemption, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would also, in an action or proceeding seeking judicial review under CEQA, prohibit a court from staying or enjoining a transportation infrastructure project that is included in a sustainable communities strategy or an alternate planning strategy and for which a programmatic EIR has been certified unless it makes specified findings. For purpose of these provisions, the bill would specify that a transportation infrastructure project includes a project that consists of new construction of transportation infrastructure or a project that consists of the inspection, maintenance, repair, restoration, reconditioning, relocation, replacement, or removal of existing transportation infrastructure. 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 SB 11?: SB 11 is sponsored by Vidak, Morrell, Lackey, Tom (Republican), Huff, Gallagher, James (Republican), Fuller, Chang, Brough, Bigelow, Bates, Anderson, Runner, Bill Berryhill, Beth Gaines, and Mark Stone.
What is the current status of SB 11?: This bill died with 2015-2016, 1st Special 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 SB 11?: Track SB 11 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 11
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 2015-2016, 1st Special Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: July 16, 2015
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Bill Berryhill

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