Carbon dioxide transport.
- Establishes new safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines to protect public health and the environment by April 2026.
- Requires all carbon dioxide pipelines to be newly constructed rather than converted from existing pipelines.
- Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to shut down carbon dioxide pipelines that violate safety standards.
- Mandates safety standards review every five years to maintain up-to-date protections.
Senator Stern's carbon dioxide pipeline safety legislation establishes comprehensive state oversight of intrastate CO₂ pipelines, requiring the State Fire Marshal to adopt regulations matching federal draft standards by April 2026. The bill expands the definition of regulated pipelines to include CO₂ transport and mandates that only newly constructed pipelines meeting these standards can carry carbon dioxide.
The State Fire Marshal must implement safety regulations covering pipeline design, materials, location, leak detection, emergency response, and maintenance. These standards require review every five years for potential updates based on technical feasibility and commercial availability. The legislation grants shutdown authority to the State Fire Marshal when violations or immediate dangers to public health, welfare, or the environment occur.
For carbon dioxide capture and sequestration projects, the bill creates distinct requirements for interstate and intrastate pipelines. Interstate pipelines must meet federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration standards, while intrastate pipelines must comply with the State Fire Marshal's regulations. Civil penalties for violations fund hazardous liquid and gas suppression training for local fire departments.
The California Air Resources Board can only recognize carbon dioxide transportation via pipelines that meet or exceed the State Fire Marshal's standards when evaluating compliance with greenhouse gas reduction requirements. This alignment between safety regulations and climate programs reflects the bill's dual focus on public protection and environmental goals.
 Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Cottie Petrie-NorrisD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 14 | PASS |
- Establishes new safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines to protect public health and the environment by April 2026.
- Requires all carbon dioxide pipelines to be newly constructed rather than converted from existing pipelines.
- Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to shut down carbon dioxide pipelines that violate safety standards.
- Mandates safety standards review every five years to maintain up-to-date protections.
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Introduced By
Senator Stern's carbon dioxide pipeline safety legislation establishes comprehensive state oversight of intrastate CO₂ pipelines, requiring the State Fire Marshal to adopt regulations matching federal draft standards by April 2026. The bill expands the definition of regulated pipelines to include CO₂ transport and mandates that only newly constructed pipelines meeting these standards can carry carbon dioxide.
The State Fire Marshal must implement safety regulations covering pipeline design, materials, location, leak detection, emergency response, and maintenance. These standards require review every five years for potential updates based on technical feasibility and commercial availability. The legislation grants shutdown authority to the State Fire Marshal when violations or immediate dangers to public health, welfare, or the environment occur.
For carbon dioxide capture and sequestration projects, the bill creates distinct requirements for interstate and intrastate pipelines. Interstate pipelines must meet federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration standards, while intrastate pipelines must comply with the State Fire Marshal's regulations. Civil penalties for violations fund hazardous liquid and gas suppression training for local fire departments.
The California Air Resources Board can only recognize carbon dioxide transportation via pipelines that meet or exceed the State Fire Marshal's standards when evaluating compliance with greenhouse gas reduction requirements. This alignment between safety regulations and climate programs reflects the bill's dual focus on public protection and environmental goals.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 14 | PASS |
Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Cottie Petrie-NorrisD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |