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    AB-939
    Infrastructure

    The Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Bond Act of 2026.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Authorizes a $20 billion transportation bond measure for voter approval in November 2026.
    • Allocates $6 billion for transit improvements and $4 billion for passenger rail enhancements.
    • Provides $3 billion for zero-emission vehicle investments including electric and hydrogen vehicles.
    • Designates $3.5 billion for local street maintenance and active transportation projects.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Schultz proposes a $20 billion transportation bond measure that would fund transit improvements, zero-emission vehicles, and critical infrastructure projects across California. The Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Bond Act of 2026 would allocate funds through six major investment categories if approved by voters in November 2026.

    The measure designates $6 billion for transit capital improvements and $4 billion for passenger rail systems, including intercity, regional, and commuter services. Local transportation would receive $3.5 billion for street maintenance, safety upgrades, and active transportation projects. The proposal earmarks $3 billion for zero-emission vehicle investments covering both battery electric and hydrogen technology vehicles. An additional $2.5 billion would support freight infrastructure at airports, borders, ports, rail yards, and trucking facilities. The remaining $1 billion would fund grade separations and safety improvements.

    A newly created finance committee, comprising the State Controller, Treasurer, Director of Finance, and Transportation Secretary, would oversee bond issuance. The measure establishes the Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Fund to hold and distribute bond proceeds. This builds upon California's 2006 transportation bond act, which authorized $19.9 billion for similar purposes including corridor improvements, transit projects, and safety upgrades.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Chris WardD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Tom LackeyR
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    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
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    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Chris WardD
    Assemblymember
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    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
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    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
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    Josh HooverR
    Assemblymember
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    Corey JacksonD
    Assemblymember
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    Juan CarrilloD
    Assemblymember
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    Josh LowenthalD
    Assemblymember
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    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
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    Patrick AhrensD
    Assemblymember
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    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
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    Alexandra MacedoR
    Assemblymember
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    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
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    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
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    Introduced By

    Nick Schultz
    Nick SchultzD
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

    Key Takeaways

    • Authorizes a $20 billion transportation bond measure for voter approval in November 2026.
    • Allocates $6 billion for transit improvements and $4 billion for passenger rail enhancements.
    • Provides $3 billion for zero-emission vehicle investments including electric and hydrogen vehicles.
    • Designates $3.5 billion for local street maintenance and active transportation projects.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Nick Schultz
    Nick SchultzD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Schultz proposes a $20 billion transportation bond measure that would fund transit improvements, zero-emission vehicles, and critical infrastructure projects across California. The Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Bond Act of 2026 would allocate funds through six major investment categories if approved by voters in November 2026.

    The measure designates $6 billion for transit capital improvements and $4 billion for passenger rail systems, including intercity, regional, and commuter services. Local transportation would receive $3.5 billion for street maintenance, safety upgrades, and active transportation projects. The proposal earmarks $3 billion for zero-emission vehicle investments covering both battery electric and hydrogen technology vehicles. An additional $2.5 billion would support freight infrastructure at airports, borders, ports, rail yards, and trucking facilities. The remaining $1 billion would fund grade separations and safety improvements.

    A newly created finance committee, comprising the State Controller, Treasurer, Director of Finance, and Transportation Secretary, would oversee bond issuance. The measure establishes the Safe, Sustainable, Traffic-Reducing Transportation Fund to hold and distribute bond proceeds. This builds upon California's 2006 transportation bond act, which authorized $19.9 billion for similar purposes including corridor improvements, transit projects, and safety upgrades.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Chris WardD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 17 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Chris WardD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh HooverR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Corey JacksonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Juan CarrilloD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh LowenthalD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Patrick AhrensD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Alexandra MacedoR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author