Summary
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is a California state agency established in 1996[1] pursuant to the California High-Speed Rail Act[2] to develop and implement high-speed intercity rail service, namely the California High-Speed Rail project. The CHSRA succeeded the California Intercity High-Speed Rail Commission, which was created in 1993.[3]
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | September 24, 1996 |
| Jurisdiction | State of California |
| Headquarters | 770 L Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
| Annual budget | Unknown |
| Agency executives |
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| Parent agency | California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) |
| Website | www |
CAHSR Board Members edit
The Authority is composed of 9 regular members plus 2 ex officio members. Five members are appointed by the Governor, two members are appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and two members are appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. The two ex officio members are from each of the two legislative bodies.[4]
The members appointed by the Governor have terms of office of 4 years. Per Katta Hules of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, members whose terms of office have technically expired serve until replaced. As of Jan. 2024 the Board was composed of:[5][6]
| Member | Appointment | Term Ends (members serve until replaced) |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Richards, chairperson | Appointed by the Governor | December 31, 2021. |
| Nancy Miller, vice chairperson | Appointed by the Governor | December 31, 2023. |
| Ernesto M. Camacho | Appointed by the Senate Rules Committee | December 31, 2022. |
| Martha M. Escutia | Appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly | Term is at pleasure of the Speaker. |
| James C. Ghielmetti | Appointed by the Governor | December 31, 2020. |
| Emily Cohen | Appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly | Term is at pleasure of the Speaker. |
| Henry Perea | Appointed by the Senate Rules Committee | December 31, 2024. |
| Lynn Schenk (see also Lynn Schenk) |
Appointed by the Governor | December 31, 2021. |
| Anthony Williams | Appointed by the Governor | December 31, 2022. |
| Hon. Dr. Joaquin Arambula, ex officio (see also Joaquin Arambula) |
Appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly | Term while in office is at pleasure of the Speaker of the Assembly. |
| Hon. Lena Gonzalez, ex officio | Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee; Appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules |
Term while in office is at pleasure of the Senate Committee on Rules. |
Inspector General edit
The August 2023 CEO Report to the Authority Board noted that Governor Newsom had appointed Benjamin Belnap as Inspector General of the California High-Speed Rail Authority as per SB 198. Belnap has been an employee of the State Auditor's office since 2001, and a Deputy State Auditor since 2015. He will report to the board occasionally during his four-year term.[7]
Required reports to the Legislature edit
By law the Authority must provide a report to the Legislature every year. There are two types of reports.
The Authority's Business Plan describes the project's goals, financing, and development plans. This must be submitted every even year to the Legislature by May 1.[8]
Every odd year The Authority is required to submit a Project Update Report. This gives a project-wide summary, as well as information for each project section, in order to clearly describe the project's status and projections for the future. This must be submitted to the Legislature by March 1.[9]
References edit
- ^ Tunnicliffe, Andrew (February 2023). "Will California ever get its high-speed rail?". Railway Technology.
- ^ S.B. 1420, Chapter 796 of the California Statutes of 1996
- ^ "The Full Cost of Intercity Travel: A Comparison of Air, Highway, and High-speed Rail – ACCESS Magazine".
- ^ California Public Utilities Code § 185020
- ^ "Board of Directors". Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ^ Emailed communications from Katta Hules, California High-Speed Rail Authority, on Jan. 4 and 5, 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Brian (August 24, 2023). "August 2023 CEO Report". Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ "Public Utilities Code Sections 185033 and 185033.7" (PDF). 2024 Business Plan, Appendix A. California High-Speed Rail Authority. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Public Utilities Code Section 185033.7" (PDF). 2024 Business Plan, Appendix A. California High-Speed Rail Authority. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
External links edit
- Official website