AB 972 — Vehicles: driving offenses: labeling items.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
-
✓Introduced
-
2In Committee
-
3Passed Assembly
-
4Passed Senate
-
5To Executive
-
6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 authorizes a traffic officer with reason to believe that a vehicle is not safely loaded or that the measurements of a vehicle's load are unlawful to require the driver to stop and submit to an inspection, measurement, or weighing of the vehicle. Existing law authorizes a traffic officer who determines that the vehicle is not safely loaded or that the measurements of the vehicle's load are unlawful to require the driver to stop and reload or remove a portion of the load as necessary to make the vehicle load safe. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction. This bill would require a driver transporting any item that measures longer than 12 inches in length and weighs more than 5 pounds, except as specified, in the cargo area of a vehicle traveling on a highway to affix a label containing information that can be used to identify or contact the owner of the item. A violation of this requirement is an infraction punishable by a fine of $100 for a first offense, $200 for a 2nd offense occurring within one year of a prior offense, or $300 for a 3rd or subsequent offense occurring within one year of 2 or more prior offenses. By creating a new crime, this 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.
Bill Text
- Amended 03/28/17 - Amended Assembly Current pdf March 28, 2017
- Introduced 02/16/17 - Introduced pdf February 16, 2017
- AB972 View text html
Action History
-
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
-
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
-
In committee: Hearing for testimony only.
-
In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
-
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
-
Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
-
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.
-
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
-
From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.
-
Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Steven S. Choi · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Choi, Steven S. Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 972 do?
- Existing law authorizes a traffic officer with reason to believe that a vehicle is not safely loaded or that the measurements of a vehicle's load are unlawful to require the driver to stop and submit to an inspection, measurement, or weighing of the vehicle. Existing law authorizes a traffic officer who determines that the vehicle is not safely loaded or that the measurements of the vehicle's load are unlawful to require the driver to stop and reload or remove a portion of the load as necessary to make the vehicle load safe. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction. This bill would require a driver transporting any item that measures longer than 12 inches in length and weighs more than 5 pounds, except as specified, in the cargo area of a vehicle traveling on a highway to affix a label containing information that can be used to identify or contact the owner of the item. A violation of this requirement is an infraction punishable by a fine of $100 for a first offense, $200 for a 2nd offense occurring within one year of a prior offense, or $300 for a 3rd or subsequent offense occurring within one year of 2 or more prior offenses. By creating a new crime, this 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 972?
- AB 972 is sponsored by Choi, Steven S. (Republican).
- What is the current status of AB 972?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 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 972?
- Track AB 972 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
Make your voice heard on AB 972
Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.
Stay ahead of AB 972
Last checked for changes 2 months ago · updated continuously
One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.
Track this bill →