Hazardous materials.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill changes how California defines hazardous‑waste treatment, adds new safety standards for above‑ground and underground petroleum tanks, and forces owners to file spill‑prevention plans and pay a state‑administered fee. It also requires owners to report any petroleum spill to state emergency officials, even if the spill would have been exempt under existing water‑law rules. The changes affect owners and operators of waste‑treatment facilities, storage‑tank sites, and businesses that handle certain hazardous chemicals.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 6944.). · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Jul 1, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Apr 14, 2026
• Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials
  Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to Com. on E.Q.
2. May 7, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 66. Noes 0. Page 4968.)
3. May 7, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 30, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Apr 29, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 29).
6. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
8. Mar 26, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
9. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
10. Feb 25, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 27.
11. Feb 24, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · sponsor

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