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AB 941

California Environmental Quality Act: electrical infrastructure projects.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Calderon and 2 co-sponsors

Overview: AB 941 is a bill related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and electrical infrastructure projects, introduced on February 19, 2025 and currently in commi

In committee: Held under submission.
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Bill Summary · AB 941

Overview: AB 941 is a bill related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and electrical infrastructure projects, introduced on February 19, 2025 and currently in committee with a "held under submission" status.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to streamline the CEQA review process for certain electrical infrastructure projects in order to facilitate the development of renewable energy and grid modernization efforts.

Key Provisions:
- Exempts certain electrical transmission and distribution projects from full CEQA review, subject to specific criteria
- Requires expedited CEQA review timelines for eligible electrical infrastructure projects
- Limits the scope of CEQA review for these projects to focus on specific environmental impacts

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Utility companies and developers of electrical infrastructure projects
- Environmental advocacy groups and local communities concerned about the environmental impacts of these projects
- State and local agencies responsible for CEQA review and approval

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently being held in committee, indicating it is still under consideration and review. Further action, amendments, or a vote on the bill's passage are pending.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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