California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2098 — Driver's licenses: requirements.

Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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  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 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles, for good cause, to issue an instruction permit. Existing law, the Brady-Jared Teen Driver Safety Act of 1997 allows for the issuance of a driver's license to an applicant who is at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age pursuant to the provisional licensing program. The provisional licensing program requires completion of at least 1 of 5 education and training or examination components and imposes during restrictions on the licensee applicable during the first 12 months after insurance of the provisional license. A violation of the Vehicle Code is a crime. This bill would prohibit the department from issuing a driver's license to a person who is 18 or 19 years of age unless the person meets the requirements may similar to those established under the provisional licensing program, but which would not include driving restrictions. The bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating new crimes. (2) 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 pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Jones · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Jones

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Failed 3 Yea · 2 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3209
Total 3209
% of votes cast 21%14%0%64%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Carter — Not Voting
Portantino — Yea
Bonilla — Nay
Eng — Not Voting
Jeffries — Not Voting
Miller — Yea
Norby — Not Voting
Solorio — Not Voting
Achadjian — Yea
Blumenfield — Not Voting
Buchanan — Not Voting
Logue — Not Voting
Galgiani — Nay
Bonnie Lowenthal — Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2098 do?
(1) Existing law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles, for good cause, to issue an instruction permit. Existing law, the Brady-Jared Teen Driver Safety Act of 1997 allows for the issuance of a driver's license to an applicant who is at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age pursuant to the provisional licensing program. The provisional licensing program requires completion of at least 1 of 5 education and training or examination components and imposes during restrictions on the licensee applicable during the first 12 months after insurance of the provisional license. A violation of the Vehicle Code is a crime. This bill would prohibit the department from issuing a driver's license to a person who is 18 or 19 years of age unless the person meets the requirements may similar to those established under the provisional licensing program, but which would not include driving restrictions. The bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating new crimes. (2) 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 2098?
AB 2098 is sponsored by Jones.
What is the current status of AB 2098?
This bill died with 2011-2012 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 2098?
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