Diesel-powered on-track equipment: decommissioning: resale and transfer restrictions.

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 law adds a new section to the Public Utilities Code that stops transit districts and other public entities from transferring diesel‑powered locomotives or rail cars after they retire them, unless the equipment meets specific EPA emission standards or the diesel engine is taken out. An exception is allowed only if the agency approves the transfer at a public hearing. The measure aims to reduce harmful diesel emissions that affect nearby communities.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 53. Noes 22. Page 3092.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 9, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Transportation Committee Hearing
  Transportation · Jul 14, 2025
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Apr 30, 2025
• Transportation Committee Hearing
  Transportation · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 735, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 17, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 10, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 29. Noes 10. Page 2836.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. Sep 9, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 53. Noes 22. Page 3092.) Ordered to the Senate.
6. Sep 9, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Aug 21, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. Aug 20, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (August 20).
9. Jul 16, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Jul 15, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 5.) (July 14).
11. Jun 26, 2025July 7 hearing postponed by committee.
12. Jun 5, 2025Referred to Com. on TRANS.

The 12 most recent of 28 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Dave Cortese (D) · sponsor
• Arreguín
• Cortese

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