Budget Act of 2024.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Assembly Bill 9 amends the Budget Act of 2024 to exempt large electrical corporations’ undergrounding plans from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), provided that standard CEQA review occurs before any physical changes are made to the environment. The bill also updates the Budget Act’s index of sections to include a new section addressing the undergrounding of electrical infrastructure. It is intended to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.
Key provisions
- Exempts undergrounding plans for large electrical corporations from CEQA review.
- Requires standard CEQA review before any physical changes are authorized.
- Adds Section 11.50 to the Budget Act to formally state the CEQA exemption.
- Updates Section 99.50 of the Budget Act to include the new Section 11.50.
- Designates the bill as a Budget Bill, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Who is affected
- Large electrical corporations
- State government agencies
- Environmental review boards
- The public (potentially, through environmental review requirements)
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific exemption from CEQA for electrical infrastructure undergrounding.
- Clarifies that environmental review must still occur before physical changes are made.
- Updates the Budget Act’s index to reflect the new provision.
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