California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: Introduced

AB 2497 — Railroad corporations.

Last action — Died at Desk.

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

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, subject to specified statutes, authorizes any railroad corporation, or person or corporation owning any railroad in this state, to sell, convey, and transfer its property and franchises, or any part thereof, to any other railroad corporation, whether organized under the laws of this state or of any other state or territory, or under any act of Congress. Existing law authorizes the railroad corporation receiving the conveyance to perform specified functions as if the corporation was organized under the laws of this state. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill AB 2497 has made a small but important change by adding a piece of text. This addition clarifies certain details about the bill's purpose and implementation. Such clarity can help lawmakers, stakeholders, and the public better understand the bill, ensuring that it is followed correctly and effectively.

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Action History

  1. Died at Desk.

  2. Read first time.

  3. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  4. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Furutani · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Furutani

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2497 do?
Existing law, subject to specified statutes, authorizes any railroad corporation, or person or corporation owning any railroad in this state, to sell, convey, and transfer its property and franchises, or any part thereof, to any other railroad corporation, whether organized under the laws of this state or of any other state or territory, or under any act of Congress. Existing law authorizes the railroad corporation receiving the conveyance to perform specified functions as if the corporation was organized under the laws of this state. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
Who sponsors AB 2497?
AB 2497 is sponsored by Furutani.
What is the current status of AB 2497?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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.
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