SB 982 — Public utilities: safety enforcement program.
Last action — From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
The California Constitution establishes the Public Utilities Commission and authorizes the commission to exercise jurisdiction over all public utilities, as defined, subject to control by the Legislature. Existing law requires the commission to develop and implement a safety enforcement program applicable to electrical corporations and gas corporations that includes procedures for monitoring, data tracking and analysis, and investigations, as well as issuance of citations by commission staff under the direction of the executive director of the commission. This bill would require the commission, by January 1, 2022, to development and implement a safety enforcement program for other public utilities under the jurisdiction of the commission. Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or any order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission is a crime. Because the above requirement would be a part of the act and because a violation of an order or decision of the commission implementing that requirements would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime. Existing law establishes the Public Advocate's Office within the commission to represent and advocate on behalf of the interests of public utility customers and subscribers within the jurisdiction of the commission. This bill would expressly specify that the office is to advocate on behalf of customers of public utilities for the continuous, cost-effective improvement of the safety performance of public utilities. 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 04/01/20 - Amended Senate Current pdf April 01, 2020
- Introduced 02/12/20 - Introduced pdf February 12, 2020
- SB982 View text html
Action History
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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Referred to Com. on RLS.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 14.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Hill · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Hill
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 982 do?
- The California Constitution establishes the Public Utilities Commission and authorizes the commission to exercise jurisdiction over all public utilities, as defined, subject to control by the Legislature. Existing law requires the commission to develop and implement a safety enforcement program applicable to electrical corporations and gas corporations that includes procedures for monitoring, data tracking and analysis, and investigations, as well as issuance of citations by commission staff under the direction of the executive director of the commission. This bill would require the commission, by January 1, 2022, to development and implement a safety enforcement program for other public utilities under the jurisdiction of the commission. Under existing law, a violation of the Public Utilities Act or any order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement of the commission is a crime. Because the above requirement would be a part of the act and because a violation of an order or decision of the commission implementing that requirements would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime. Existing law establishes the Public Advocate's Office within the commission to represent and advocate on behalf of the interests of public utility customers and subscribers within the jurisdiction of the commission. This bill would expressly specify that the office is to advocate on behalf of customers of public utilities for the continuous, cost-effective improvement of the safety performance of public utilities. 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 SB 982?
- SB 982 is sponsored by Hill.
- What is the current status of SB 982?
- 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 982?
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