California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1898 — Driver's licenses: applicant requirements examination.

Last action — In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

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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 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Under existing law, upon application for an original driver's license, except student licenses, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall require an examination of the applicant. Existing law requires that the examination test the applicant's knowledge and understanding of, among other things, the provisions of the Vehicle Code governing the operation of vehicles upon the highways. This bill would require the test of the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the operation of vehicles on the highway to include provisions that cover safe overtaking and passing, as specified.

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Action History

  1. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  2. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  3. From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.

  4. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Harper · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Harper

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1898 do?
Under existing law, upon application for an original driver's license, except student licenses, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall require an examination of the applicant. Existing law requires that the examination test the applicant's knowledge and understanding of, among other things, the provisions of the Vehicle Code governing the operation of vehicles upon the highways. This bill would require the test of the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the operation of vehicles on the highway to include provisions that cover safe overtaking and passing, as specified.
Who sponsors AB 1898?
AB 1898 is sponsored by Harper.
What is the current status of AB 1898?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 1898?
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