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AB 3235 — Short-term lodging rates.
Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
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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 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 regulates advertising, including motel and motor court rate signs. Existing law specifies that a person who violates those provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor. Existing law, upon the proclamation of a state of emergency or the declaration of a local emergency and for a period of 30 days after, prohibits the owner or operator of a hotel or motel from increasing its regular advertised rates by more than 10%, as specified. Existing law makes violation of this prohibition a misdemeanor. In addition, a violation of the provisions contained in the Penal Code is an unfair business practice and an act of unfair competition. This bill would, beginning on July 1, 2024, prohibit a place of short-term lodging, as defined, or an internet or mobile website, application, or other similar centralized online platform, as specified, from advertising a room rate, if specific travel dates are selected, that does not include all required fees for the booking, lodging, or any other fee required to stay at the place of short-term lodging, as specified. The bill would make an entity that knowingly violates this provision subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 and would specify that an action to enforce this provision may be brought by a city attorney, district attorney, or the Attorney General. Because the bill would create a new crime, the 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 05/18/20 - Amended Assembly Current pdf May 18, 2020
- Amended 05/04/20 - Amended Assembly pdf May 04, 2020
- Introduced 02/21/20 - Introduced pdf February 21, 2020
- AB3235 View text html
Action History
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
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Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
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Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on B. & P.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- Chu · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Chu
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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Democratic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 47% | 11% | 0% | 42% |
How each member voted (19)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ting | — | Yea |
| Holden | — | Yea |
| Low | — | Yea |
| Gloria | — | Yea |
| McCarty | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Bloom | — | Yea |
| Chiu | — | Yea |
| Obernolte | — | Yea |
| Brough | — | Nay |
| Fong | — | Nay |
| Medina | — | Not Voting |
| Eggman | — | Not Voting |
| Cunningham | — | Not Voting |
| Arambula, Joaquin | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Gipson, Mike A. | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Grayson, Timothy S. | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Irwin, Jacqui | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Chen, Phillip | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 3235 do?
- Existing law regulates advertising, including motel and motor court rate signs. Existing law specifies that a person who violates those provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor. Existing law, upon the proclamation of a state of emergency or the declaration of a local emergency and for a period of 30 days after, prohibits the owner or operator of a hotel or motel from increasing its regular advertised rates by more than 10%, as specified. Existing law makes violation of this prohibition a misdemeanor. In addition, a violation of the provisions contained in the Penal Code is an unfair business practice and an act of unfair competition. This bill would, beginning on July 1, 2024, prohibit a place of short-term lodging, as defined, or an internet or mobile website, application, or other similar centralized online platform, as specified, from advertising a room rate, if specific travel dates are selected, that does not include all required fees for the booking, lodging, or any other fee required to stay at the place of short-term lodging, as specified. The bill would make an entity that knowingly violates this provision subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 and would specify that an action to enforce this provision may be brought by a city attorney, district attorney, or the Attorney General. Because the bill would create a new crime, the 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 3235?
- AB 3235 is sponsored by Chu.
- What is the current status of AB 3235?
- This bill died with 2019-2020 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 3235?
- Track AB 3235 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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