SB 1382CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California Department of Transportation must notify local officials of mountain pass opening schedules by April 1

Original title: Department of Transportation: mountain passes: openings.

August 13, 2026

Transportation Mountain Passes Public Safety State Infrastructure DepartmentofTransportation mountainpasses openings

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The Frame

What this does

This bill establishes a formal notification requirement for state agencies, ensuring local leaders and residents have predictable information about when es will reopen after winter closures.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Transportation

The department must implement new annual notification procedures and develop a public outreach plan.

local officials

Local officials will receive formal notification of proposed mountain pass opening schedules by April 1.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 1382 requires the California Department of Transportation to provide local officials with proposed opening schedules by April 1 each year and to create a public outreach plan regarding pass closures and openings. This measure aims to improve communication between state transit authorities and local communities regarding seasonal road access.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill establishes a formal notification requirement for state agencies, ensuring local leaders and residents have predictable information about when es will reopen after winter closures.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will local officials be notified about mountain pass openings?

The Department of Transportation is required to provide this notification on or before April 1 of each year.

Does this bill change how snow is removed from highways?

No, the bill focuses on notification and public outreach regarding pass openings and closures, rather than changing existing snow removal or deicing operations.

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Shift toward proactive communication

The bill represents a shift from internal departmental management of mountain passes to a mandated collaborative communication model with local government.

Department of Transportation

Connected Entities

locationInterstate Route 80“Specific highway mentioned in existing law regarding snow removal”Map →

organizationDepartment of Transportation“State agency responsible for highway control and snow removal”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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