California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1703 — Public utilities: reporting: safety issues.

Last action — In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 has regulatory authority over public utilities. The California Constitution authorizes the commission to establish rules for all public utilities, subject to control by the Legislature. This bill would require a public utility to file a completed report with the commission within 30 days as to any final judgment, arbitration award, compromise, or settlement in excess of $50,000 in any civil action brought by an employee, former employee, contractor, or subcontractor of the utility against the utility regarding safety issues that could jeopardize the lives or health of Californians. The bill would authorize the commission to limit this reporting requirement to those particular types of claims that the commission determines are likely to involve claims or allegations that could jeopardize the lives or health of Californians. The bill would require the commission to develop and adopt the report form to be used by a public utility to comply with this reporting requirement. The bill would require specified civil penalties to be imposed for a violation of these requirements. Under existing law, a violation of any order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission is a crime. Because a violation of these requirements of the commission would be a 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.

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Action History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.

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

  3. Referred to Com. on U. & C.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Hill · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Hill

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

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

Failed 5 Yea · 4 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5406
Total 5406
% of votes cast 33%27%0%40%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Gorell — Nay
Fong — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Huffman — Yea
Knight — Nay
Valadao — Not Voting
Bradford — Yea
Buchanan — Not Voting
Ma — Nay
Nestande — Not Voting
Skinner — Yea
Swanson — Not Voting
Fuentes — Not Voting
Garrick — Nay
Roger Hernández — Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety labor transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1703 do?
Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public utilities. The California Constitution authorizes the commission to establish rules for all public utilities, subject to control by the Legislature. This bill would require a public utility to file a completed report with the commission within 30 days as to any final judgment, arbitration award, compromise, or settlement in excess of $50,000 in any civil action brought by an employee, former employee, contractor, or subcontractor of the utility against the utility regarding safety issues that could jeopardize the lives or health of Californians. The bill would authorize the commission to limit this reporting requirement to those particular types of claims that the commission determines are likely to involve claims or allegations that could jeopardize the lives or health of Californians. The bill would require the commission to develop and adopt the report form to be used by a public utility to comply with this reporting requirement. The bill would require specified civil penalties to be imposed for a violation of these requirements. Under existing law, a violation of any order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission is a crime. Because a violation of these requirements of the commission would be a 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 AB 1703?
AB 1703 is sponsored by Hill.
What is the current status of AB 1703?
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 1703?
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