California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2097 — Public utilities: safety reports.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on U. & C.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations and gas corporations, as defined. Existing law requires the PUC to investigate the cause of all accidents occurring within this state upon the property of any public utility or directly or indirectly arising from or connected with the utility's maintenance or operation, resulting in loss of life or injury to person or property and requiring, in the judgment of the PUC, investigation by the PUC. Existing law also authorizes the PUC to make any order or recommendation with respect thereto as in the PUC's judgment seems just and reasonable. This bill would require an investor-owned utility that provides gas or electric service, or both, to annually report to the PUC on the disposition of all civil complaints against the utility where a matter of public safety that has substantial likelihood to jeopardize the lives or health of Californians is the gravamen of a claim in the complaint. Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or any order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the PUC is a crime. Because the provisions of this bill are within the act, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime. 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. Re-referred to Com. on U. & C.

  2. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & C. Read second time and amended.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. From committee: Be re-referred to Com. on U. & C. Re-referred. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (May 7). Re-referred to Com. on U. & C.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

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

  8. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  9. Referred to Com. on ED.

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

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Hill · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Hill

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Votes

Be referred to Committee on Utilities and Commerce.

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8003
Total 8003
% of votes cast 73%0%0%27%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Butler — Yea
Hagman — Not Voting
Carter — Yea
Hueso — Yea
Davis — Yea
Silva — Yea
Skinner — Yea
Alejo — Not Voting
Knight — Not Voting
Williams — Yea
Donnelly — Yea

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Be referred to Committee on Public Safety.

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8003
Total 8003
% of votes cast 73%0%0%27%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Butler — Yea
Hagman — Not Voting
Carter — Yea
Hueso — Yea
Knight — Not Voting
Donnelly — Yea
Silva — Yea
Skinner — Yea
Williams — Yea
Alejo — Not Voting
Davis — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2097 do?
Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has regulatory authority over public utilities, including electrical corporations and gas corporations, as defined. Existing law requires the PUC to investigate the cause of all accidents occurring within this state upon the property of any public utility or directly or indirectly arising from or connected with the utility's maintenance or operation, resulting in loss of life or injury to person or property and requiring, in the judgment of the PUC, investigation by the PUC. Existing law also authorizes the PUC to make any order or recommendation with respect thereto as in the PUC's judgment seems just and reasonable. This bill would require an investor-owned utility that provides gas or electric service, or both, to annually report to the PUC on the disposition of all civil complaints against the utility where a matter of public safety that has substantial likelihood to jeopardize the lives or health of Californians is the gravamen of a claim in the complaint. Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or any order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the PUC is a crime. Because the provisions of this bill are within the act, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime. 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 2097?
AB 2097 is sponsored by Hill.
What is the current status of AB 2097?
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 2097?
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