California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1397 — Working hours.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law requires an employer to provide an employee with one meal period during a work period of more than 5 hours and 2 meal periods during a work period of 10 hours, as prescribed. This bill would allow an employee driver of a charter-party carrier licensed by the California Public Utilities Commission to take an on-duty meal period if specified conditions are met.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  4. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.

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

  7. Referred to Com. on L. & E.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 31.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Swanson · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Swanson

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1397 do?
Existing law requires an employer to provide an employee with one meal period during a work period of more than 5 hours and 2 meal periods during a work period of 10 hours, as prescribed. This bill would allow an employee driver of a charter-party carrier licensed by the California Public Utilities Commission to take an on-duty meal period if specified conditions are met.
Who sponsors AB 1397?
AB 1397 is sponsored by Swanson.
What is the current status of AB 1397?
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 1397?
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