Bills

SB 3154: DOT; NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT; NEPA ASSIGNMENT

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-03-06

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-06: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews.  Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements under 23 United States Code sections 326 and 327.  (SD2)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary26SEC
Mar 5, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment3MIN
Feb 13, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism3MIN
Feb 13, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism

Senate Standing Committee on Transportation3MIN
Feb 13, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Transportation

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