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    SB-30
    Energy & Environment

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

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Prohibits public entities from transferring decommissioned diesel-powered rail equipment for continued use.
    • Allows transfers only for equipment meeting federal emissions standards or after diesel engine removal.
    • Requires public hearing approval for any exempted equipment transfers.
    • Aims to reduce harmful diesel emissions in communities near rail operations.

    Summary

    Senator Cortese's legislation restricts public entities from transferring decommissioned diesel-powered rail equipment, establishing new parameters for the disposal of locomotives and other on-track vehicles that operate on diesel engines. The measure creates specific conditions under which agencies may transfer ownership of such equipment after it is removed from service, requiring that vehicles meet federal Tier 2, 3, or 4 emissions standards, achieve equivalent emissions levels, or have diesel engines removed entirely.

    The bill defines diesel-powered on-track equipment as any locomotive, car, rolling stock or device operated on stationary rails with a diesel engine. Under the new provisions, public entities must obtain authorization through a public hearing before transferring ownership of decommissioned equipment that meets the specified emissions criteria. The legislation stems from findings about diesel particulate matter, fine particulates, nitrogen oxides and greenhouse gases emitted by locomotives operating near residential and workplace locations. The bill's authors note that communities adjacent to rail operations face heightened exposure to these emissions.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB30 Cortese
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Environmental Quality]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
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    Buffy WicksD
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    Dave CorteseD
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    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
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    Mike FongD
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    Diane DixonR
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    Gregg HartD
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    Kate SanchezR
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    Tri TaR
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    Jessica CalozaD
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    Mark GonzalezD
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    Heather HadwickR
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    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
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    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Bill Author
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    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Dave Cortese
    Dave CorteseD
    California State Senator
    Co-Author
    Jesse Arreguin
    Jesse ArreguinD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/28/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 14, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    105116PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Prohibits public entities from transferring decommissioned diesel-powered rail equipment for continued use.
    • Allows transfers only for equipment meeting federal emissions standards or after diesel engine removal.
    • Requires public hearing approval for any exempted equipment transfers.
    • Aims to reduce harmful diesel emissions in communities near rail operations.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Dave Cortese
    Dave CorteseD
    California State Senator
    Co-Author
    Jesse Arreguin
    Jesse ArreguinD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Cortese's legislation restricts public entities from transferring decommissioned diesel-powered rail equipment, establishing new parameters for the disposal of locomotives and other on-track vehicles that operate on diesel engines. The measure creates specific conditions under which agencies may transfer ownership of such equipment after it is removed from service, requiring that vehicles meet federal Tier 2, 3, or 4 emissions standards, achieve equivalent emissions levels, or have diesel engines removed entirely.

    The bill defines diesel-powered on-track equipment as any locomotive, car, rolling stock or device operated on stationary rails with a diesel engine. Under the new provisions, public entities must obtain authorization through a public hearing before transferring ownership of decommissioned equipment that meets the specified emissions criteria. The legislation stems from findings about diesel particulate matter, fine particulates, nitrogen oxides and greenhouse gases emitted by locomotives operating near residential and workplace locations. The bill's authors note that communities adjacent to rail operations face heightened exposure to these emissions.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/28/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB30 Cortese
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Environmental Quality]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 14, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Transportation Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    105116PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 17 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member