Senate Bill 1279, which would allow speed‑enforcement cameras on the Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, received approval from the California Assembly Appropriations Committee on Friday. The committee’s action moves the measure to the full Assembly for a floor vote, continuing its progress through the state legislative process.
The bill previously cleared the California State Senate with a 33-6 vote. Following that Senate approval, the measure was referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, where it was endorsed and forwarded to the Assembly floor. The committee’s endorsement reflects the final step before the entire Assembly considers the proposal.
The legislation targets an eight‑mile segment of the Pacific Coast Highway that runs through Long Beach. That stretch represents a portion of the city’s 217 miles of high‑capacity roadways, which include major arterials and freeways used by commuters and commercial traffic.
If enacted, the bill would permit the installation of speed‑camera systems along the designated highway segment. The intended purpose of the cameras is to enforce speed limits and improve traffic safety on a corridor that experiences high travel volumes.
The next legislative action will be a vote by the full California Assembly. Should the Assembly approve the measure, it would proceed to the governor’s desk for final consideration. The bill’s advancement marks a continued focus on traffic‑safety initiatives within the state’s coastal communities.