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SB 1008: California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: railroad grade crossing closure.
What SB 1008 does, verified August 20, 2026
This bill would exempt railroad grade crossings from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) if the Public Utilities Commission finds the crossing poses a threat to public safety. The exemption does not apply to high-speed rail crossings or those operated by the High-Speed Rail Authority. The bill requires lead agencies to file a notice with specified public entities. The bill declares that it takes effect immediately due to an urgency.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-18)Alert me
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| Aug. 18, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 06, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5). |