SB 1008
California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: railroad grade crossing closure.
Became law · by Ochoa Bogh · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2026-08-13: (PASS), 72 ayes, 0 noes, 7 not voting · SB 1008 Ochoa Bogh Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
Aye (72): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Alexandra Macedo R, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Carl DeMaio R, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Corey Jackson D, Damon Connolly D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Tangipa R, Dawn Addis D, Diane Dixon R, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Gregg Hart D, Heather Hadwick R, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jeff Gonzalez R, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, Joe Patterson R, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Hoover R, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Alanis R, Juan Carrillo D, Kate Sanchez R, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Laurie Davies R, Leticia Castillo R, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Maggy Krell D, Mark González D, Matt Haney D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson D, Natasha Johnson R, Patrick Ahrens D, Phillip Chen R, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sade Elhawary D, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Stan Ellis R, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R
Not voting (7): Celeste Rodriguez D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, David Alvarez D, Heath Flora R, Marc Berman D, Mia Bonta D, Nick Schultz D
Who lobbied on it
8 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 1008 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY · AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE-REGION 9) · ARIZONA & CALIFORNIA RAILROAD COMPANY · CALIFORNIA NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY · CENTRAL OREGON & PACIFIC RAILROAD INC. · SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY, INC. · SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RAILROAD CO. · VENTURA COUNTY RAILROAD COMPANY
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Sen Environmental Quality Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Energy, Utilities and Communications] | (PASS) | 5 | 0 |
| 2026-04-13 | Sen Energy, Utilities and Communications Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 17 | 0 |
| 2026-04-30 | Senate floor Consent Calendar 2nd SB1008 Ochoa Bogh Urgency Clause | (PASS) | 36 | 0 |
| 2026-06-08 | Asm Natural Resources Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Utilities and Energy] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 13 | 0 |
| 2026-06-24 | Asm Utilities and Energy Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 18 | 0 |
| 2026-08-05 | Asm Appropriations Do pass. To Consent Calendar. | (PASS) | 15 | 0 |
| 2026-08-13 | Assembly floor SB 1008 Ochoa Bogh Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | (PASS) | 72 | 0 |