California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1024 — Vehicles: tow trucks: illegal operation.

Last action — From committee without further action.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law requires a magistrate presented with the affidavit of a peace officer or a designated local transportation officer establishing reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle, described by vehicle type and license number, is being operated as a taxicab or other passenger vehicle for hire in violation of licensing requirements adopted by a local authority to issue a warrant or order authorizing the peace officer or designated local transportation officer to immediately seize and cause the removal of the vehicle. Existing law also provides that the vehicle may be impounded for a period not to exceed 30 days and establishes, among other things, procedures for storage, a poststorage hearing, payment of storage charges, and release of the vehicle. A violation of these provisions is an infraction. This bill would establish similar procedures for the seizure and removal of a tow truck that is being operated in violation of local licensing requirements. The bill would also provide that a towing company owner, its agent, or a tow truck operator who violates licensing requirements adopted by a local authority is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a $5,000 fine. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. 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

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Set for hearing April 13.

  4. Re-referred to Coms. on T. & H. and PUB. S.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  6. To Com. on RLS.

  7. From print. May be acted upon on or after March 14.

  8. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Oropeza · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Oropeza

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1024 do?
Existing law requires a magistrate presented with the affidavit of a peace officer or a designated local transportation officer establishing reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle, described by vehicle type and license number, is being operated as a taxicab or other passenger vehicle for hire in violation of licensing requirements adopted by a local authority to issue a warrant or order authorizing the peace officer or designated local transportation officer to immediately seize and cause the removal of the vehicle. Existing law also provides that the vehicle may be impounded for a period not to exceed 30 days and establishes, among other things, procedures for storage, a poststorage hearing, payment of storage charges, and release of the vehicle. A violation of these provisions is an infraction. This bill would establish similar procedures for the seizure and removal of a tow truck that is being operated in violation of local licensing requirements. The bill would also provide that a towing company owner, its agent, or a tow truck operator who violates licensing requirements adopted by a local authority is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a $5,000 fine. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. 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 SB 1024?
SB 1024 is sponsored by Oropeza.
What is the current status of SB 1024?
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 SB 1024?
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