BILL ANALYSIS
SB 391
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Date of Hearing: July 8, 2009
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Kevin De Leon, Chair
SB 391 (Liu) - As Amended: May 4, 2009
Policy Committee:
TransportationVote:9-5
Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program:
No Reimbursable:
SUMMARY
This bill expands requirements for the California Transportation
Plan (CTP). Specifically, this bill:
1)Requires the CTP to be updated by December 31, 2015 and every
five years thereafter.
2)Requires Caltrans, in developing the CTP, to consider to
address achieving maximum feasible emission reductions
consistent with AB 32 goals.
3)Requires Caltrans to complete an interim report, as specified,
by December 31, 2012.
4)Requires Caltrans to consult with and coordinate its planning
activities with the California Transportation Commission, the
Strategic Growth Council, Air Resources Board, the California
Energy Commission, air quality management districts, and
public transit operators-in addition to the already-required
regional transportation planning agencies-and to provide an
opportunity for input by the general public.
FISCAL EFFECT
Caltrans would require $500,000 over five years for a consulting
contract to meet the bill's requirements, along with one-half
position at an annual special cost [State Highway Account] of
$56,000 to develop scope of work, monitor the contract and
integrate the results into the CTP. (Caltrans would use federal
revenues from the State Planning and Research allocations to
cover the costs of the consultant contract.) Each subsequent
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plan update would require an additional contract, likely in the
range of $300,000 over five years.
COMMENTS
1)Background . The most recent CTP was issued in 2007. Caltrans
is currently updating the plan for completion in 2010.
2)Purpose . SB 391 requires the next CTP to be completed by 2015
and to take into account the state's mandate to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. According to the author, "Over the
last several years, the direction in California environmental
protection, housing, and infrastructure financing policy has
been to break down the silos created by single purpose
bureaucratic organizations and legislative mandates." The
author notes that "Motivating this new direction is
recognition of climate change as a reality and California's
desire to be a leader in the field of tackling this global
issue. Fundamental to the shift are coordination among local,
regional, and state government and public involvement at all
levels."
"Recently enacted legislation - AB 32 of 2006, and SB 375 and SB
732 of 2008 - has set this process in motion. SB 391 is an
effort to fit another piece of the puzzle into an integrated
statewide planning process that will secure a sustainable
future for California."
Analysis Prepared by : Chuck Nicol / APPR. / (916) 319-2081