Stronger legislative oversight of the high speed rail project could be on the wayA a bill that requires the Rail Authority to provide more details about costs, scope and construction schedules to lawmakers could provide more oversight. AB 2847 passed the Assembly Thursday without discussion as a consent agenda item and moves to the Senate where it’s expected to also pass. If it passes there, it’s uncertain if Governor Brown would sign the legislation which attempts to give lawmakers a stronger handle on his signature project.