Bill > AB1290

This bill would modify the existing law governing the California High-Speed Rail Authority by requiring that the five members appointed by the Governor to the 11-member authority be subject to Senate confirmation, meaning these appointees would need to be approved by the California State Senate before taking their positions. Currently, the Governor can appoint these five voting members without requiring legislative approval. The authority is responsible for developing and implementing California's high-speed train system, and its members include five Governor-appointed voting members, four voting members appointed by the Legislature, and two non-voting legislative members. The bill maintains the existing requirements for geographical diversity in appointments and the four-year term length for members. By adding the Senate confirmation requirement, the legislation aims to increase legislative oversight and accountability in the appointment process for this important transportation infrastructure body.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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