California 2026

Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES
SB	34	Limits the power of local air quality agencies to regulate emissions from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and restricts the use of public funds for port automation.	03/02/2026 Stricken from file. Veto sustained.	Dead.
SB	263	Authorizes a study on the impacts that increases in tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on international trade of imports and exports might have on, among other things, California’s economic output.	03/02/2026 Stricken from file. Veto sustained.	Dead.
AB	605	Enacts the Lower Emissions Equipment at Seaports and Intermodal Yards Program, which includes prohibition from adopting a future regulation that prohibits or disallows for the use of its entire useful life any cargo handling equipment that is purchased pursuant to the program before 12/31/2027.	09/13/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carried-over to 2026.
SB	298	Requires the State Energy Commission, in coordination with the Transportation Agency and the state board, to develop a plan on or before 12/31/30, for the use and deployment of alternative fuels at California’s public seaports,	03/02/2026 Stricken from file. Veto sustained.	Dead.
SB	703	Requires trucking companies and independent truck drivers to provide specific information regarding employee classification before entering a port.	03/02/2026 Stricken from file. Veto sustained.	Pending Senate action.
AB	1421	Requires that CTC and CA Transportation Agency, consolidate and prepare research and recommendations related to a road user charge or a mileage-based fee system.	01/29/2026 Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment.	Pending Assembly action.
AB	1409	Expands and strengthens regulations for intermodal chassis inspections at port terminals, changing the existing law to require (instead of merely authorize) port terminals to conduct roadability inspections. Broadens the definition of "port terminal" to include ocean marine terminals and other terminals within port master plan areas, and eliminates previous conditions related to the number of chassis and prior compliance ratings.	09/13/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carried-over to 2026. Pending Committee action.
SB	826	Proposes studying and mitigating the impacts of automation at California seaports.	09/13/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Dead.
AB	1023	Addresses coastal development permits and procedures related to transitioning port operations to zero-emission technology.	01/31/2026 Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.	Dead.
AB	1654	Requires DMV, before issuing or renewing a commercial driver’s license, to verify the applicant’s lawful presence in the U.S.	01/29/2026 Read first time in Assembly.	Pending committee assignment.
Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES