Vehicles: commercial vehicles: weight restriction: State Route 154.
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AB 537 — Vehicles: commercial vehicles: weight restriction: State Route 154.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Transportation to declare and fix a weight limit for a highway under its jurisdiction that is less than the maximum weight limits otherwise authorized under the Vehicle Code, upon determining that the highway will not sustain those maximum weights and, after conducting a public hearing on the issue, determining the maximum weight that the highway will sustain. The department is prohibited from establishing a maximum weight limit that is less than 16,000 pounds. A violation of the Vehicle Code is a crime. This bill would prohibit, with specified exemptions, the operation of a commercial vehicle with 3 or more axles, or a gross vehicle weight or a combined gross weight of 9,000 pounds or more on the segment of State Route 154 (SR-154) that is located between the State Route 101 and SR-154 intersection in the City of Santa Barbara and SR-154 and State Route 246 intersection in the County of Santa Barbara. The bill would provide that, upon conviction, a violation of the above prohibition is subject to a fine based on the weight of the vehicle or $1,000, whichever is greater. Because the bill would create a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the department to erect suitable signs to give adequate notice of the prohibition. (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
- Amended 04/12/11 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 12, 2011
- Introduced 02/16/11 - Introduced pdf February 16, 2011
- AB537 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on TRANS.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Williams · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Williams
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 537 do?
- (1) Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation to declare and fix a weight limit for a highway under its jurisdiction that is less than the maximum weight limits otherwise authorized under the Vehicle Code, upon determining that the highway will not sustain those maximum weights and, after conducting a public hearing on the issue, determining the maximum weight that the highway will sustain. The department is prohibited from establishing a maximum weight limit that is less than 16,000 pounds. A violation of the Vehicle Code is a crime. This bill would prohibit, with specified exemptions, the operation of a commercial vehicle with 3 or more axles, or a gross vehicle weight or a combined gross weight of 9,000 pounds or more on the segment of State Route 154 (SR-154) that is located between the State Route 101 and SR-154 intersection in the City of Santa Barbara and SR-154 and State Route 246 intersection in the County of Santa Barbara. The bill would provide that, upon conviction, a violation of the above prohibition is subject to a fine based on the weight of the vehicle or $1,000, whichever is greater. Because the bill would create a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the department to erect suitable signs to give adequate notice of the prohibition. (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 537?
- AB 537 is sponsored by Williams.
- What is the current status of AB 537?
- 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 537?
- Track AB 537 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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