AB 1338: Department of Transportation: transferred property: City of Lynwood.
AB 1338 status: In Committee — From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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OfficialExisting law vests the Department of Transportation with full possession and control of all state highways and all property and rights on property acquired for state highway purposes. Various provisions of existing law specifically provide for the acquisition, transfer, and use of property owned by the department. This...
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Environment
Benefits
- Requires fence-line air quality monitoring at metal shredding facilities.
- Mandates reimbursement of regulatory costs by facility owners/operators.
- Establishes threshold levels for airborne contaminants and community notification.
Risks
- Potential for increased operational costs for metal shredding facilities.
Economy
Benefits
- Facilitates development of affordable and market-rate housing in Lynwood.
- Allows transfer of deed restriction to enable housing development.
Risks
- May impose additional costs on metal shredding facilities for monitoring and compliance.
Society
Benefits
- Aims to improve air quality and public health near metal shredding facilities.
- Addresses housing demand by enabling development of affordable and market-rate units.
- Requires reporting on housing development progress and unit types.
Risks
- Potential for increased environmental monitoring costs could indirectly affect local economies.
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The bill is a special statute for the City of Lynwood, meaning its provisions may not be applicable to other municipalities.
The bill amends existing law by reference, and full understanding requires reviewing the cited sections of the Health and Safety Code and Streets and Highways Code.
Where it stands
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CurrentFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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