Infrastructure

Requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing any vehicle displaying warning lights or devices on highways. Expands protection beyond emergency vehicles to include all highway maintenance and stationary vehicles with warnings. Maintains the existing $50 maximum fine for violations of these safety requirements.

Requires electric bicycles to have visible red lights or reflectors at all times, not just at night. Mandates specialized safety courses for minors who violate electric bicycle helmet laws. Allows parents to avoid helmet violation fees by proving compliance within 120 days. Directs 72% of violation fines to fund bicycle safety education and helmet assistance programs.

Establishes a new jet fuel tax with revenues split between local airports and a state aviation fund. Allocates 40% of state funds to commercial airports based on their size and passenger volume. Provides grants to smaller airports to expand air service and attract new routes. Creates aviation education scholarships prioritizing underrepresented groups and veterans.

Establishes a Quick-Build Pilot Program to expedite low-cost bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements on state highways. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop implementation guidance by December 31, 2027. Mandates funding for at least six quick-build improvement projects statewide by December 31, 2028. Automatically terminates the pilot program on January 1, 2030.

Establishes regulations for eMotos, which are electric two-wheeled devices built on bicycle infrastructure without pedals. Requires eMotos to display identification plates or devices issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Classifies eMotos as off-highway vehicles subject to existing safety requirements and operating rules. Expands criminal penalties to include violations of eMoto regulations.

Makes technical changes to clarify warehouse development standards and truck routing requirements.

Requires the state to pay for utility infrastructure relocation costs in Mendocino County for small utility districts. Applies only to public utility districts serving 5,000 or fewer households in Mendocino County. Mandates that the state transportation department notify affected utility districts at each project stage. Addresses unique challenges faced by rural communities divided by state highways.

Establishes the Great Redwood Trail Agency as a state subdivision to manage rail services and trails in California's north coast. Requires annual budgets, regular audits, and competitive bidding for projects exceeding cost thresholds. Exempts the agency from local building and zoning laws except for projects on non-agency owned property. Authorizes contracts with law enforcement agencies to enforce trail rules and regulations.

Authorizes toll revenues from the Otay Mesa East facility to fund sewage treatment and pollution control projects. Prioritizes bond repayment obligations over other uses of toll revenues from the facility. Addresses cross-border pollution by funding maintenance of the South Bay International sewage treatment plant. Aims to reduce public health risks from untreated sewage flowing into the Tijuana River Valley.

Requires Caltrans to conduct a comprehensive safety study of State Highway Route 74 by December 2027. Mandates collection of 10 years of accident data, including truck incidents and enforcement facility bypassing. Requires recommendations for improving road safety through enforcement, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. Expires automatically on January 1, 2029 unless extended by future legislation.

Authorizes Caltrans to install up to 75 automated speed cameras in highway work zones through January 2032. Requires speed cameras to only operate when workers are present and issue real-time notifications to speeding drivers. Establishes fines ranging from $50 to $500 based on speed, with revenues funding work zone safety programs. Mandates privacy protections including confidential records and prohibition of facial recognition technology.

Makes technical changes to clarify warehouse development standards and truck routing requirements.

Authorizes Sacramento to create a special financing district for downtown revitalization and infrastructure. Establishes district boundaries between Sacramento River, American River, Broadway, and Alhambra Boulevard. Allows local taxing entities within Sacramento County to opt into the district program. Enables the district to receive state funding for development projects.

Establishes a new Transportation Revenue Measure District to fund Bay Area public transit operations. Authorizes a 0.5-1% sales tax in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa counties subject to voter approval in 2026. Requires transit agencies to undergo financial efficiency reviews and meet performance standards to receive funding. Mandates that transit operators maintain existing funding levels and comply with regional management policies.

Requires a comprehensive study of economic opportunities along California's high-speed rail corridor by 2027. Mandates infrastructure districts to dedicate most revenue to local infrastructure projects. Explores funding options including federal grants, public-private partnerships, and development rights. Evaluates strategies to benefit communities through housing, commercial activity, and transportation services.

Designates portions of Route 76 in San Diego County as the Payómkawish Highway to honor Luiseño cultural heritage. Requires the Department of Transportation to install special designation signs along the highway. Mandates that all signage costs must be covered by non-state donations before installation. Recognizes a historic pathway used by Luiseño people for over 10,000 years.

Requires California to assess adding bicycle highways to state transportation corridors. Mandates integration of bicycle infrastructure into the state's interregional transportation plan. Aims to create a more balanced transportation network that includes non-motorized options.

Requires Caltrans to analyze and report on potential highway safety improvements by January 2027. Mandates identification of factors causing delays in implementing safety enhancements. Establishes a requirement to develop strategies for expediting safety improvements on state highways.

Requires DMV to automatically waive delinquent vehicle registration fees and penalties for buyers when the fees were due before their purchase. Establishes a new DMV collection system to recover unpaid registration fees from sellers when they register another vehicle or renew their license. Takes effect January 1, 2030, replacing the current discretionary waiver system with mandatory fee waivers for buyers. Eliminates DMV's ability to pursue civil action against sellers for unpaid fees, instead implementing an administrative collection process.

Establishes a state grant program to help local agencies cover unexpected costs for infrastructure projects. Provides funding for up to 20% of additional costs for projects that have already started construction. Requires local agencies to fund at least 45% of initial project costs through local tax revenue. Takes effect January 1, 2030 and covers broadband, fire stations, schools, roads and safety improvements.

Establishes the Golden State Infrastructure Corporation to finance public and private infrastructure projects. Creates a continuously appropriated fund to support infrastructure development and improvements. Authorizes the corporation to issue revenue bonds and provide financing for qualifying projects. Prioritizes projects that create long-term employment and requires annual reporting on fund activities.

Authorizes cities to create special districts for financing disaster recovery and climate resilience projects. Requires districts to be established within two years of a governor-declared disaster emergency. Restricts funding to disaster repairs, future disaster prevention, and economic recovery programs. Mandates two public meetings and a 30-day public review period before district approval.

Requires the High-Speed Rail Authority to adopt new regulations for third-party permits by January 2026. Mandates early coordination between the rail authority and utilities for infrastructure relocations. Establishes a binding dispute resolution process for conflicts with local agencies and utilities. Creates new requirements for documenting costs and responsibilities in utility relocation agreements.

Reduces rideshare companies' required uninsured motorist coverage from $1 million to $50,000 per person. Requires rideshare companies, not drivers, to provide all uninsured motorist coverage. Mandates companies reinvest insurance cost savings into driver and rider benefits. Requires state reporting on rideshare accidents and insurance claims by February 2026.

Requires transit operators to create a simplified paratransit eligibility renewal process by January 2027. Mandates five-year renewal periods for eligible riders with permanent disabilities. Streamlines recertification by requiring only basic contact information and disability status updates. Allows alternative processes when disabilities worsen or service changes affect eligibility.