The term "SB1" can refer to several different things depending on the context:
- SB-1 Visa (Returning Resident Visa) : This is a special immigrant visa for lawful permanent residents (green card holders) of the U.S. who have been outside the country for over one year or beyond the validity of their re-entry permit. The SB-1 visa allows them to return to the U.S. and maintain their permanent resident status by proving they did not intend to abandon their residency
- Senate Bill 1 (SB1) in California : Known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, this legislative package invests approximately $5.4 billion annually in California to repair roads, freeways, and bridges, and to fund transit and safety programs. It supports various transportation programs including active transportation, congestion solutions, and highway maintenance
- Other meanings : SB1 can also refer to a single-lined spectroscopic binary star, a coat color gene in horses, various aircraft models, a fictional superhero "Soldier Boy I" from The Boys franchise, and other legislative bills or classifications
In summary, the most common references for SB1 are the U.S. Returning Resident Visa for permanent residents who stayed abroad too long, and California's Senate Bill 1 related to transportation funding and infrastructure
. The exact meaning depends on the specific context in which "SB1" is used.
