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
Mar 5, 2026
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
Feb 13, 2026
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment
Feb 13, 2026
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Feb 13, 2026