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SB 981·CA·senate

Administrative regulations: standardized regulatory impact analysis: State Air Resources Board.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Niello
Latest Action

May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

May 14, 2026

Summary

SB 981 amends the Government Code so that any major regulation the State Air Resources Board proposes must contain a standardized impact analysis that not only looks at jobs, businesses and environmental benefits, but also estimates effects on residents’ cost of living such as gasoline, electricity, food, housing and construction costs. The rule applies to all state agencies for major regulations after Nov. 1 2013 and adds reporting and review steps with the Department of Finance.

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