California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 808 — Vehicles: daytime running lamps.

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

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction. This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with automatic daytime running headlamps and automatic taillamps, as defined. By creating 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

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: Set, second hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

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

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

  7. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

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

  9. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

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

  11. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  12. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  13. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Chu · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Chu

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 3 Yea · 4 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2305
Democratic 1103
Total 3408
% of votes cast 20%27%0%53%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Nazarian — Yea
Chu — Yea
Cunningham — Nay
Diep — Nay
Bigelow — Nay
Friedman — Not Voting
Medina — Not Voting
Frazier — Not Voting
Daly — Not Voting
O'Donnell — Not Voting
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Not Voting
Berman, Marc Democratic Not Voting
Fong, Mike Democratic Nay
Gipson, Mike A. Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Not Voting

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Subjects

transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 808 do?
Existing law requires a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, to be equipped with at least 2 headlamps, as specified, and requires the motor vehicle to be operated with at least 2 lighted headlamps during darkness, or inclement weather, or both. A violation of the Vehicle Code is punishable as an infraction. This bill would require every new motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, manufactured on or after January 1, 2021, and first registered or sold in California on or after January 1, 2021, to be equipped with automatic daytime running headlamps and automatic taillamps, as defined. By creating 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 808?
AB 808 is sponsored by Chu.
What is the current status of AB 808?
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 808?
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