California Environmental Quality Act: natural hazards and adverse environmental conditions.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends California’s Environmental Quality Act by redefining “environment” to include the health and safety of people and by defining a “significant effect” to cover exposure to existing or foreseeable natural hazards. It forces lead agencies to address these impacts in every Environmental Impact Report and says the state will not reimburse local agencies for the added costs. The change aims to ensure projects consider risks such as earthquakes, floods, or landslides to protect residents.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 4.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 14, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 13, 2026
• Natural Resources
  Natural Resources · Apr 13, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 29, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 4.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
5. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
6. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Hart · sponsor

Bill text

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