California High-Speed Rail Authority

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is a California state agency established in 1996 pursuant to the California High-Speed Rail Act 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. Members 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. 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. 2023 the Board was composed of: Committees The Board has established four standing committees. However, it appears only the Finance and Audit Committee is active at this time. Executive/Administrative Committee (there is no link to this committee) Finance and Audit Committee Operations Committee (there is no link to this committee) Transit and Land Use Committee (only data from 2017 and 2018 is shown)