AB 2718
City streets: change of grade.
Vote required
Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Pending Referral
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill makes a technical update to California law regarding how cities can alter the grade of their streets. Specifically, it clarifies the existing authority granted to city councils under the Change of Grade Act of 1909. The amendment ensures the language remains consistent with current legal standards. It’s a minor revision intended to streamline the existing process.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the authority of city councils to modify street grades.
- Updates Section 8020 of the Streets and Highways Code.
- Addresses nonsubstantive changes to the existing law.
- Maintains the framework established by the Change of Grade Act of 1909.
Who is affected
- Cities in California
- City councils
- Street maintenance departments
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
AB2718:v99#DOCUMENT
Bill Start
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2718
| Introduced by Assembly Member Zbur |
| February 20, 2026 |
An act to amend Section 8020 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to city streets.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2718, as introduced, Zbur. City streets: change of grade.
The Change of Grade Act of 1909 authorizes the city council of a city to change or modify the grade of its city streets in the manner provided by the act.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 8020 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:
8020.
The city council of any a city may change or modify the grade of streets therein, its streets in the manner provided in this part.