State Capitol Updates
Legislative Update as of May 5, 2025
What has the California Legislature been up to on bills that SBCA has covered?
Fate of Quick-Build and Bike Highways in Suspense
CalBike’s two priority bills will likely end up in the Suspense File in the Assembly Appropriations Committee shortly because both have price tags that require scrutiny in Appropriations.
Assemblymember Gipson Celebrates Passage of Hit-and-Run Law
“I know that nothing can bring D’Ancee back."
Zbur Introduces Legislation Requiring Quick-Build Bike Lanes on State Highways
AB 891 is sponsored by the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) who note that the bill will allow projects to be moved on the ground faster and reduce planning and engineering costs.
CalBike’s 2025 Legislative Agenda
We'll continue to highlight a couple of bills every week that have major implications (if they become law), but in the meantime CalBike has a not-quite-exhaustive list of some of the most important mobility bills in the legislature.
Newsom Orders Suspension of CEQA for Fire Rebuilds
Is the California Environmental Quality Act - theoretically written to prevent disasters like these fires - really the big barrier holding back a rebuild?
New Bike Champions Among Incoming Class of CA Legislators
Among the new members of the California legislature sworn in at the beginning of December are several who have included bicycle and pedestrian improvements among their stated priorities.
California Bicycle Advocates Call on Elected Leaders to Protect E-Bike Riders by Curbing Illegal Electric Motorcycles
The California Bicycle Coalition and partners urge leaders to focus on the real threats to safety, and stop hampering the adoption of e-bikes
Governor Newsom Signs Complete Streets Bill
Finally! State law will require Caltrans to plan and build a transportation system for everyone who uses California roads.
Governor Newsom Signs Three Bills Restricting Oil and Gas Wells Near People
Three new laws will help protect people living near oil and gas facilities, and one overrides a court decision blocking local control over gas wells.