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AB-599 • 2026

Short-Line Railroad Improvement Program.

Short-Line Railroad Improvement Program.

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Sponsor
Connolly
Last action
Official status
Senate - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Short-Line Railroad Improvement Program.

AB 599, as amended, Connolly.

What This Bill Does

  • AB 599, as amended, Connolly.
  • Hazardous waste: classification and alternative management standards: notice of change.
  • Short-Line Railroad Improvement Program.
  • Existing law requires the California Transportation Commission to establish a competitive funding program, commonly known as the Short-Line Railroad Improvement Program, to provide funds to the Department of Transportation or regional transportation planning agencies, or both, for short-line railroad projects such as railroad reconstruction, maintenance, upgrade, or replacement.

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Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Short-Line Railroad Improvement Program.