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AB-2718 • 2026

City streets: change of grade.

City streets: change of grade.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Zbur
Last action
2026-02-21
Official status
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide details about the specific nonsubstantive changes made or their impact.

City Streets: Grade Changes

AB-2718 makes minor, non-substantial changes to a law that allows city councils to alter the slope of streets.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes nonsubstantive changes to an existing law about changing street slopes.

Who It Names or Affects

  • City councils responsible for managing street construction and maintenance.

Terms To Know

Grade
The slope or level of a road or path.
Nonsubstantive changes
Changes to the way something is written, but not to its meaning or effect.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Doesn't specify what kind of non-substantial changes are being made.
  • The bill does not explain how these grade changes will impact street users.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2718, as introduced, Zbur.
City streets: change of grade.
The Change of Grade Act of 1909 authorizes the city council of a city to change or modify the grade of its city streets in the manner provided by the act.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.

Current Bill Text

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