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High-Speed Rail Authority: eminent domain: right of first refusal.

It became law on Aug 22, 2016.

CA SB 940 · Senate Bill · 2015–2016

Stage
Became law
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
Andy Vidak
Latest action
Aug 22, 2016

What it does

Existing law creates the High-Speed Rail Authority with specified powers, including the power to acquire rights-of-way through purchase or eminent domain, and duties relating to the development and implementation of an intercity high-speed rail system. Existing law, pursuant to the Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century, authorizes $9.95 billion in general obligation bonds for high-speed rail development and other related purposes.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Aug 22, 2016

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

It is law in California. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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