Addresses coastal development permits and procedures related to transitioning port operations to zero-emission technology.

Requires a coastal development permit associated with
the Zero Emissions Port Electrification and Operations project to be considered to be within the boundaries of the Los Angeles Harbor District, and would provide the Los Angeles Harbor Department the sole authority to review the permit application and issue an associated coastal development permit on behalf of all jurisdictions ordinarily required to review the application. By placing additional duties on the Los Angeles Harbor District and the Los Angeles Harbor Department regarding the review and approval of coastal development permits for the project, the bill would create a state-mandated local program. The bill would require any additional development projectto install infrastructure or purchase or deploy equipment at a terminal within the boundary of the Port of Los Angeles�s Port Master Plan that is not exempt from a coastal development permit to acquire a separate coastal development permit in conformity with the Port of Los Angeles�s Port Master Plan. The bill would require the appropriate state agency to render a decision on an application for a permit required for the project, or an additional project associated with the completion of the project, within 90 days of submission of the application and, if no action is taken by the appropriate state agency within that time period, would provide that the permit shall be deemed issued. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Port of Los Angeles.

explicitly prohibits using its streamlined procedures or specific project funds to deploy, purchase, or install fully automated cargo-handling equipment. This ensures that the electrification process focuses on human-operated equipment.

Pending Committee action.

03/24/2025 Referred to Assembly Committees on Natural Resources and Transportation.
03/24/25 From committee with amendments: Amended, and re-referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. Read second time in Assembly and amended.
03/25/2025 Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Committee on Natural Resources.
04/21/2025 Set, first hearing in Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
04/28/2025 Set, second hearing in Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
09/13/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.