California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1509 — San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District.

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

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

(1) Existing law establishes the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) , which is authorized to acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use rights-of-way, rail lines, bus lines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals, parking lots, and any and all other facilities necessary or convenient for rapid transit service. Existing law imposes a permanent 12 of 1% transactions and use tax in the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco, with the net revenues from the tax allocated to transit purposes. Existing law requires 75% of the net revenues to be allocated to BART. Existing local law, ballot Measure RR, adopted by the voters of the Counties of San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa on November 8, 2016, pursuant to a 23 vote, enacted a regional bond measure authorizing BART to issue $3.5 billion in general obligation bonds for the acquisition or improvement of real property to replace or upgrade severely worn tracks, tunnels damaged by water intrusion, outdated train control systems, and other deteriorating infrastructure to keep BART safe, prevent accidents, breakdowns, or delays, relieve overcrowding, reduce traffic congestion and pollution, improve earthquake safety, and increase access for seniors and persons with disabilities. This bill would require BART to maintain its existing commitment of funds for the acquisition, construction, or completion of rapid transit facilities and would prohibit BART from redirecting any existing funds dedicated for system infrastructure capital improvements or rolling stock to cover operating expenses following the approval of Measure RR. (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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

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: Held under submission.

  4. Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended.

  5. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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

  8. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 3.) (April 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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

  10. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

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

  12. Referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  13. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  14. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (1)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1509 do?
(1) Existing law establishes the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) , which is authorized to acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use rights-of-way, rail lines, bus lines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals, parking lots, and any and all other facilities necessary or convenient for rapid transit service. Existing law imposes a permanent 12 of 1% transactions and use tax in the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco, with the net revenues from the tax allocated to transit purposes. Existing law requires 75% of the net revenues to be allocated to BART. Existing local law, ballot Measure RR, adopted by the voters of the Counties of San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa on November 8, 2016, pursuant to a 23 vote, enacted a regional bond measure authorizing BART to issue $3.5 billion in general obligation bonds for the acquisition or improvement of real property to replace or upgrade severely worn tracks, tunnels damaged by water intrusion, outdated train control systems, and other deteriorating infrastructure to keep BART safe, prevent accidents, breakdowns, or delays, relieve overcrowding, reduce traffic congestion and pollution, improve earthquake safety, and increase access for seniors and persons with disabilities. This bill would require BART to maintain its existing commitment of funds for the acquisition, construction, or completion of rapid transit facilities and would prohibit BART from redirecting any existing funds dedicated for system infrastructure capital improvements or rolling stock to cover operating expenses following the approval of Measure RR. (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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Who sponsors AB 1509?
AB 1509 is sponsored by Baker and Grayson, Timothy S. (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1509?
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 1509?
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