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

AB 1907 — Vehicle loads.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law prohibits a person from operating a vehicle on any highway unless it is constructed, covered, or loaded as to prevent any of its contents or load, other than clear water or feathers from live birds, from escaping the vehicle. Under existing law, a violation of this provision is an infraction punishable by a fine determined by the Judicial Council. Existing law also requires a vehicle carrying animals to have the animals properly secured. Under existing law, a violation of this provision is an infraction punishable by a specified fine, set at escalating amounts for subsequent convictions. This bill would make the penalty for driving with an unsecured load the same as the penalty for driving with animals that have not been properly secured. 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

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

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

  4. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee February 22.

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

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 and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Failed 5 Yea · 2 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 0102
Unaffiliated 5105
Total 5207
% of votes cast 36%14%0%50%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Mathis — Yea
Medina — Nay
Nazarian — Yea
Chu — Not Voting
Daly — Not Voting
Frazier — Not Voting
Friedman — Not Voting
Fong — Yea
Harper — Yea
Baker — Yea
O'Donnell — Not Voting
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Nay
Berman, Marc Democratic Not Voting
Gipson, Mike A. Democratic Not Voting

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Reconsideration.

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 11000
Total 14000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Baker — Yea
Harper — Yea
Mathis — Yea
Medina — Yea
Nazarian — Yea
Chu — Yea
Frazier — Yea
Fong — Yea
Friedman — Yea
Daly — Yea
O'Donnell — Yea
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Berman, Marc Democratic Yea
Gipson, Mike A. Democratic Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1907 do?
Existing law prohibits a person from operating a vehicle on any highway unless it is constructed, covered, or loaded as to prevent any of its contents or load, other than clear water or feathers from live birds, from escaping the vehicle. Under existing law, a violation of this provision is an infraction punishable by a fine determined by the Judicial Council. Existing law also requires a vehicle carrying animals to have the animals properly secured. Under existing law, a violation of this provision is an infraction punishable by a specified fine, set at escalating amounts for subsequent convictions. This bill would make the penalty for driving with an unsecured load the same as the penalty for driving with animals that have not been properly secured. 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 1907?
AB 1907 is sponsored by Choi, Steven S. (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 1907?
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 1907?
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