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SB 712 — "211" telephone number system.
Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Existing law requires a public safety agency, as defined, to maintain a "911" emergency telephone number, as specified, and sets forth the duties of the Division of Telecommunications of the Department of General Services, including the provision of management oversight of statewide telecommunications developments. Existing law authorizes a local public agency, as defined, to establish a nonemergency "311" telephone system, and authorizes the Division of Telecommunications to, among other things, aid local public agencies in the formulation of concepts, methods, and procedures that will improve the operation of the "311" systems and to increase cooperation among public agencies. This bill would require an information and referral service provider, as defined, to operate a "211" system in a manner that is consistent with the applicable orders of the Federal Communications Commission and the Public Utilities Commission. The bill would provide that an information and referral services provider and its employees, directors, officers, agents, or any public or nonprofit agency that provides information to a "211" system are not liable to any person in a civil action for injuries or losses to persons or property, as a result of an act or omission of the provider or its employees, directors, officers, or agents, in connection with certain specified activities, unless the act or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.
Bill Text
- Amended 06/01/09 - Amended Senate Current pdf June 01, 2009
- Amended 05/05/09 - Amended Senate pdf May 05, 2009
- Amended 04/22/09 - Amended Senate pdf April 22, 2009
- Amended 04/02/09 - Amended Senate pdf April 02, 2009
- Introduced 02/27/09 - Introduced pdf February 27, 2009
- SB712 View text html
Action History
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Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Set, first hearing. Held in committee and under submission.
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(Suspense - for vote only.)
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Set for hearing May 28.
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Placed on APPR suspense file.
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Set for hearing May 18.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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From committee: Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 10. Noes 0. Page 700.)
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on E., U., & C.
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Set for hearing April 27.
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Re-referred to Com. on E., U., & C.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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To Com. on RLS.
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Read first time.
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From print. May be acted upon on or after March 30.
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Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Benoit · Cosponsor
- Stephen C. Padilla · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic
Co-sponsors (1)
- Benoit
Not signed on (120)
120 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 120 →"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 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yee | — | Yea |
| Hancock | — | Yea |
| Runner | — | Yea |
| Corbett | — | Yea |
| Oropeza | — | Yea |
| Walters | — | Yea |
| Wolk | — | Yea |
| Kehoe | — | Yea |
| Leno | — | Yea |
| Wyland | — | Yea |
| Cox | — | Yea |
| DeSaulnier | — | Yea |
| Denham | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kehoe | — | Yea |
| Corbett | — | Yea |
| Benoit | — | Yea |
| Simitian | — | Yea |
| Wiggins | — | Yea |
| Wright | — | Yea |
| Cox | — | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Lowenthal, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| Padilla, Stephen C. | Democratic | Yea |
| Strickland, Tony | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 712 do?
- Existing law requires a public safety agency, as defined, to maintain a "911" emergency telephone number, as specified, and sets forth the duties of the Division of Telecommunications of the Department of General Services, including the provision of management oversight of statewide telecommunications developments. Existing law authorizes a local public agency, as defined, to establish a nonemergency "311" telephone system, and authorizes the Division of Telecommunications to, among other things, aid local public agencies in the formulation of concepts, methods, and procedures that will improve the operation of the "311" systems and to increase cooperation among public agencies. This bill would require an information and referral service provider, as defined, to operate a "211" system in a manner that is consistent with the applicable orders of the Federal Communications Commission and the Public Utilities Commission. The bill would provide that an information and referral services provider and its employees, directors, officers, agents, or any public or nonprofit agency that provides information to a "211" system are not liable to any person in a civil action for injuries or losses to persons or property, as a result of an act or omission of the provider or its employees, directors, officers, or agents, in connection with certain specified activities, unless the act or omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.
- Who sponsors SB 712?
- SB 712 is sponsored by Benoit and Padilla, Stephen C. (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 712?
- 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 712?
- Track SB 712 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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