California Streets and Highways Code

§ 91.9

SHC § 91.9 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 1 · Ch. 1 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)On or before December 31, 2025, the department, in coordination with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission and the Public Utilities Commission, shall evaluate the issues and policies impeding development of land within department-owned rights-of-way as renewable energy generation facilities, energy storage facilities, and electrical transmission and distribution facilities.

(b)The evaluation described in subdivision (a) shall do all of the following:

(1)Consider the department owning the facilities, or leasing, granting easements over, or entering into joint-use agreements with public utilities or other entities for facility development within department-owned rights-of-way.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 379, Sec. 1. (SB 49) Effective January 1, 2024.