California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 24 — Transportation network companies: public safety requirements.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    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.

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Summary

The Passenger Charter-party Carriers' Act, with certain exceptions, prohibits a charter-party carrier of passengers from engaging in transportation services subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission without obtaining a specified certificate or permit, as appropriate, from the commission, and imposes various other requirements. Existing law requires, as a condition to obtaining a certificate or permit, that the applicant, among other things, participate in a program to regularly check the driving records of all vehicle operators and provide a mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program. A violation of the act is generally a misdemeanor. Existing law defines a transportation network company as an organization, whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled platform to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles. This bill would prohibit the commission from issuing or renewing a permit or certificate to a charter-party carrier of passengers unless the applicant, in addition to existing requirements, participates in the Department of Motor Vehicles' pull-notice system. This bill would specifically require a transportation network company to comply with this provision and to provide for a mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program. The bill would also require a transportation network company to register any vehicle used in the transportation of passengers for compensation with the commission and display an identifying symbol prescribed by the commission on the vehicle. The bill would require that drivers hired or initially retained by a transportation network company on or after January 1, 2016, be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to employment or retention and that drivers hired or initially retained before January 1, 2016, complete a drug and alcohol test before January 1, 2017. Because a violation of these provisions would be a 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 Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  6. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 5.) (April 27). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  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. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  10. Re-referred to Com. on U. & C.

  11. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & C. Read second time and amended.

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

  13. Re-referred to Com. on U. & C.

  14. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & C. Read second time and amended.

  15. Referred to Coms. on U. & C. and TRANS.

  16. From printer. May be heard in committee January 1.

  17. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Nazarian · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Nazarian

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 11 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11500
Total 11500
% of votes cast 69%31%0%0%
How each member voted (16)
Member Party Vote
Achadjian — Yea
Bloom — Nay
Kim — Nay
Medina — Yea
O'Donnell — Yea
Santiago — Yea
Frazier — Yea
Chu — Yea
Daly — Yea
Dodd — Yea
Baker — Nay
Linder — Nay
Melendez — Nay
Nazarian — Yea
Gomez — Yea
Eduardo Garcia — Yea

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Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Transportation]

Passed 8 Yea · 2 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8103
Republican 0102
Total 8205
% of votes cast 53%13%0%33%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Achadjian — Yea
Rendon — Yea
Ting — Not Voting
Eggman — Yea
Burke — Not Voting
Hadley — Nay
Bonilla — Yea
Quirk — Not Voting
Santiago — Yea
Williams — Yea
Cristina Garcia — Yea
Roger Hernández — Yea
Dahle, Megan Republican Not Voting
Jones, Brian W. Republican Not Voting
Patterson, Joe Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 24 do?
The Passenger Charter-party Carriers' Act, with certain exceptions, prohibits a charter-party carrier of passengers from engaging in transportation services subject to regulation by the Public Utilities Commission without obtaining a specified certificate or permit, as appropriate, from the commission, and imposes various other requirements. Existing law requires, as a condition to obtaining a certificate or permit, that the applicant, among other things, participate in a program to regularly check the driving records of all vehicle operators and provide a mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program. A violation of the act is generally a misdemeanor. Existing law defines a transportation network company as an organization, whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled platform to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles. This bill would prohibit the commission from issuing or renewing a permit or certificate to a charter-party carrier of passengers unless the applicant, in addition to existing requirements, participates in the Department of Motor Vehicles' pull-notice system. This bill would specifically require a transportation network company to comply with this provision and to provide for a mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program. The bill would also require a transportation network company to register any vehicle used in the transportation of passengers for compensation with the commission and display an identifying symbol prescribed by the commission on the vehicle. The bill would require that drivers hired or initially retained by a transportation network company on or after January 1, 2016, be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to employment or retention and that drivers hired or initially retained before January 1, 2016, complete a drug and alcohol test before January 1, 2017. Because a violation of these provisions would be a 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 24?
AB 24 is sponsored by Nazarian.
What is the current status of AB 24?
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 24?
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