Carbon dioxide transport.
- Expands state regulation of carbon dioxide pipelines under the State Fire Marshal's authority by April 2026.
- Requires pipeline operators to meet new safety standards and demonstrate compliance with environmental laws.
- Creates an advisory committee to recommend safety standards and inform local agencies of regulatory changes.
- Authorizes immediate pipeline shutdowns if operations pose risks to health, welfare, or environment.
Senator Stern's carbon dioxide pipeline safety legislation expands California's regulatory framework to encompass intrastate CO₂ pipelines under the Elder California Pipeline Safety Act. The bill requires the State Fire Marshal to develop comprehensive safety regulations by April 2026 that meet or exceed proposed federal standards while ensuring compliance with state environmental laws.
The legislation establishes a Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Safety Advisory Committee through 2036 to provide recommendations on additional safety measures and keep local agencies informed of regulatory changes. The eight-member committee includes representatives from pipeline operators, local agencies, fire services, and the public. The State Fire Marshal gains authority to order immediate pipeline shutdowns if operations violate regulations or pose risks to health, welfare, or the environment.
Civil penalties collected from violations will fund hazardous liquid and gas suppression training for local fire departments through the California Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Fund. Pipeline operators must demonstrate their CO₂ transport operations comply with multiple state environmental protection laws, including the California Endangered Species Act and Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, as well as local land use regulations.
 Eloise ReyesD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lena GonzalezD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 15 | PASS |
- Expands state regulation of carbon dioxide pipelines under the State Fire Marshal's authority by April 2026.
- Requires pipeline operators to meet new safety standards and demonstrate compliance with environmental laws.
- Creates an advisory committee to recommend safety standards and inform local agencies of regulatory changes.
- Authorizes immediate pipeline shutdowns if operations pose risks to health, welfare, or environment.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Stern's carbon dioxide pipeline safety legislation expands California's regulatory framework to encompass intrastate CO₂ pipelines under the Elder California Pipeline Safety Act. The bill requires the State Fire Marshal to develop comprehensive safety regulations by April 2026 that meet or exceed proposed federal standards while ensuring compliance with state environmental laws.
The legislation establishes a Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Safety Advisory Committee through 2036 to provide recommendations on additional safety measures and keep local agencies informed of regulatory changes. The eight-member committee includes representatives from pipeline operators, local agencies, fire services, and the public. The State Fire Marshal gains authority to order immediate pipeline shutdowns if operations violate regulations or pose risks to health, welfare, or the environment.
Civil penalties collected from violations will fund hazardous liquid and gas suppression training for local fire departments through the California Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Fund. Pipeline operators must demonstrate their CO₂ transport operations comply with multiple state environmental protection laws, including the California Endangered Species Act and Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, as well as local land use regulations.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 2 | 15 | PASS |
Eloise ReyesD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Melissa HurtadoD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lena GonzalezD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |