California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 415 — Vehicles: trailers.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 establishes various classes of driver's licenses and various endorsements on those licenses that indicate the type of vehicle a person may lawfully operate. Under existing law, a class C license authorizes a person to drive a 2-axle vehicle weighing no more than 26,000 pounds. Existing law also authorizes a person with a class C license to, as specified, tow a trailer, fifth-wheel travel trailer, as defined, or trailer coach weighing no more than 10,000 pounds, or, if the person has passed a written examination, a fifth-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds but not exceeding 15,000 pounds. This bill would define the term "recreational trailer" as a vehicle that is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle and used for human habitation, to carry horses and other animals, to carry recreational equipment and off-highway vehicles, or some combination of these uses, for recreational purposes. This bill would authorize a person with a class C license to, as specified, and not for compensation, tow a recreational trailer weighing no more than 10,000 pounds or, if the person has passed a written examination, a recreational trailer weighing more than 10,000 pounds but not exceeding 15,000 pounds.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  3. April 23 hearing postponed by committee.

  4. Set for hearing April 23.

  5. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  6. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

  7. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 415 do?
Existing law establishes various classes of driver's licenses and various endorsements on those licenses that indicate the type of vehicle a person may lawfully operate. Under existing law, a class C license authorizes a person to drive a 2-axle vehicle weighing no more than 26,000 pounds. Existing law also authorizes a person with a class C license to, as specified, tow a trailer, fifth-wheel travel trailer, as defined, or trailer coach weighing no more than 10,000 pounds, or, if the person has passed a written examination, a fifth-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds but not exceeding 15,000 pounds. This bill would define the term "recreational trailer" as a vehicle that is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle and used for human habitation, to carry horses and other animals, to carry recreational equipment and off-highway vehicles, or some combination of these uses, for recreational purposes. This bill would authorize a person with a class C license to, as specified, and not for compensation, tow a recreational trailer weighing no more than 10,000 pounds or, if the person has passed a written examination, a recreational trailer weighing more than 10,000 pounds but not exceeding 15,000 pounds.
Who sponsors SB 415?
SB 415 is sponsored by Grove, Shannon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 415?
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 SB 415?
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