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AB 854: California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions.
What AB 854 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to exempt certain projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). These projects include the inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of transmission wires and cables used to conduct electricity, as well as directly attached equipment. To be eligible for exemption, the project must meet certain requirements. If a lead agency determines a project is exempt, it must file a notice with the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the county clerk. This increases the duties of the lead agency and imposes a state-mandated local program. The bill does not require reimbursement for certain costs.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr. 28, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 24, 2025 | Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 1265.) |
| Apr. 24, 2025 | Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 1265.) |