StateCalifornia

SB 741: Low Carbon Transit Operations Program.

Catherine BlakespearIn Committee

SB 741 status: In Committee — From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 29) (updated Jun 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact

Bill summary

Official

Existing law creates the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program to provide operating and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases and improve mobility. Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to administer the program and to adopt guidelines, in coordination with...

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
90%

Benefits

  • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by funding low-carbon transit
  • Supports state climate objectives by reducing vehicle miles traveled

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Funds transit operations and capital improvements, potentially creating jobs
  • Supports economic opportunity by improving access to employment

Risks

  • Shifts funding priorities away from disadvantaged communities

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Improves mobility and access to essential services
  • Supports sustainable community development

Risks

  • Removes specific requirement for 50% of funds to benefit disadvantaged communities
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

The bill makes an appropriation by altering the permissible uses for continuously appropriated funds.

Limitation

The bill amends existing law, and a full understanding requires reviewing the referenced sections of the Public Resources Code and other cited codes.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 29).

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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