Smog check: annual inspection: repair assistance program.
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AB 859 — Smog check: annual inspection: repair assistance program.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
(1) Existing law establishes a motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (smog check) program, developed, implemented, and administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs. The smog check program provides for the inspection of a motor vehicle, among other circumstances, upon its registration, upon transfer of ownership, and for vehicles registered in certain areas of the state, biennially. Some motor vehicles, including any motor vehicle manufactured prior to the 1976 model year, are exempt from biennial inspection. The department is required to charge a fee to a smog check station for each motor vehicle inspection, as provided. Violations of the smog check requirements constitute a crime. Existing law creates the High Polluter Repair or Removal Account, and makes available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, all money in the account to the State Air Resources Board and the department to establish and implement a program for the repair or replacement of high polluting motor vehicles. This bill would require the department to incorporate the annual inspection of motor vehicles that are models that are 15 years old or greater into the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program by January 1, 2011, and would require funds generated through additional inspection fees to be deposited into the High Polluter Repair or Removal Account. By increasing the number of motor vehicles subject to the criminal penalties of the existing smog check program, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would exempt all vehicles not subject to biennial inspection, and would authorize the department to exempt other vehicles from annual inspection, as provided. (2) Existing law provides for a repair assistance program available to an individual whose maximum income level is 185% of the federal poverty level and who is the owner of a motor vehicle that has failed a smog check inspection or received a notice to correct, or an individual who has failed a smog check inspection and is directed to a test-only facility. Existing law provides that the department may increase its contribution toward the repair of a motor vehicle in excess of $450, if the department determines that the expenditure is cost effective. This bill would increase this amount to $750. The bill would make the repair assistance program only available to low-income individuals, and would change the maximum income level to 300% of the federal poverty level. The bill would make other conforming changes, and delete obsolete provisions of law. (3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/20/09 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 20, 2009
- Introduced 02/26/09 - Introduced pdf February 26, 2009
- AB859 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Amend, do pass as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 6.) (April 13).
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Referred to Com. on TRANS.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Jones · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Jones
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 65% | 35% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (17)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnie | — | Yea |
| John | — | Yea |
| A. | — | Yea |
| Perez | — | Yea |
| Eng | — | Yea |
| Furutani | — | Yea |
| Galgiani | — | Nay |
| Jeffries | — | Nay |
| Miller | — | Nay |
| Conway | — | Nay |
| Blumenfield | — | Yea |
| Buchanan | — | Yea |
| Solorio | — | Yea |
| Torlakson | — | Yea |
| Garrick | — | Nay |
| Lowenthal, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| Niello, Roger W. | Republican | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 859 do?
- (1) Existing law establishes a motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (smog check) program, developed, implemented, and administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs. The smog check program provides for the inspection of a motor vehicle, among other circumstances, upon its registration, upon transfer of ownership, and for vehicles registered in certain areas of the state, biennially. Some motor vehicles, including any motor vehicle manufactured prior to the 1976 model year, are exempt from biennial inspection. The department is required to charge a fee to a smog check station for each motor vehicle inspection, as provided. Violations of the smog check requirements constitute a crime. Existing law creates the High Polluter Repair or Removal Account, and makes available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, all money in the account to the State Air Resources Board and the department to establish and implement a program for the repair or replacement of high polluting motor vehicles. This bill would require the department to incorporate the annual inspection of motor vehicles that are models that are 15 years old or greater into the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program by January 1, 2011, and would require funds generated through additional inspection fees to be deposited into the High Polluter Repair or Removal Account. By increasing the number of motor vehicles subject to the criminal penalties of the existing smog check program, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would exempt all vehicles not subject to biennial inspection, and would authorize the department to exempt other vehicles from annual inspection, as provided. (2) Existing law provides for a repair assistance program available to an individual whose maximum income level is 185% of the federal poverty level and who is the owner of a motor vehicle that has failed a smog check inspection or received a notice to correct, or an individual who has failed a smog check inspection and is directed to a test-only facility. Existing law provides that the department may increase its contribution toward the repair of a motor vehicle in excess of $450, if the department determines that the expenditure is cost effective. This bill would increase this amount to $750. The bill would make the repair assistance program only available to low-income individuals, and would change the maximum income level to 300% of the federal poverty level. The bill would make other conforming changes, and delete obsolete provisions of law. (3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Who sponsors AB 859?
- AB 859 is sponsored by Jones.
- What is the current status of AB 859?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 859?
- Track AB 859 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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