States / California / AB 1290

AB 1290 Failed

High-Speed Rail Authority: Senate confirmation.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Existing law creates the High-Speed Rail Authority with specified powers and duties relative to development and implementation of a high-speed train system. The authority is composed of 11 members, including 5 voting members appointed by the Governor, 4 voting members appointed by the Legislature, and 2 nonvoting legislative members.

This bill would require that the members of the authority appointed by the Governor be subject to appointment with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
Last action
Jan 31, 2026 — Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
Session
20252026
Momentum
5 · Stalled