California legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB1608: Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail.
Status: Vetoed, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
An act to amend Section 39719.3 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 187010, 187020, and 187024 of, to amend the headings of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 187020) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 187030) of Division 19.7 of, to amend the heading of Division 19.7 (commencing with Section 187000) of, and to add Section 187026 to, the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. transportation Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail. Existing law creates the High-Speed Rail Authority to develop and implement a high-speed rail system in the state…
From the enrolled text, August 30, 2026:
An act to amend Section 39719.3 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 187010, 187020, and 187024 of, to amend the headings of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 187020) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 187030) of Division 19.7 of, to amend the heading of Division 19.7 (commencing with Section 187000) of, and to add Section 187026 to, the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. transportation Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail. Existing law creates the High-Speed Rail Authority to develop and implement a high-speed rail system in the state. Existing law creates the High-Speed Rail Authority Office of the Inspector General and authorizes the High-Speed Rail Authority Inspector General to initiate an audit or review regarding oversight related to delivery of the high-speed rail project undertaken by the authority and the selection and oversight of contractors related to that project. Existing law authorizes the Inspector General to select, appoint, and employ officers and employees necessary to carry out the functions of the office, as specified. This bill would rename the office as the Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail and revise the title of the Inspector General as the Inspector General of the High-Speed Rail. This bill would authorize the Inspector General to adopt and make use of the classifications, associated salary ranges, and …