AB 641 — Automobile dismantlers: catalytic converters.

Summary

Existing law defines an "automobile dismantler" as a person who is engaged in the business of buying, selling, or dealing in vehicles that are required to be registered under the Vehicle Code, for the purpose of dismantling the vehicles, who buys or sells the integral parts and component materials of those vehicles, or deals in used motor vehicle parts, as specified. The definition of "automobile dismantler" also includes a person who keeps or maintains on property owned by the person, or under their possession or control, 2 or more unregistered motor vehicles no longer intended for, or in condition for, legal use on the highways, as specified. Existing law makes it a crime for a person to act as an automobile dismantler without having an established place of business, meeting specified requirements, and having a current, valid license or temporary permit issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. This bill would revise the definition of an automobile dismantler to include a person who keeps or maintains on property owned by the person, or under their possession or control, for any of the above-described purposes 9 or more used catalytic converters that have been cut from a motor vehicle using a sharp implement. The bill would make a first violation of acting as an automobile dismantler due to possessing 9 or more catalytic converters as described above punishable as an infraction, and subsequent violations punishable as a misdemeanor, as specified. By expanding the definition of an automobile dismantler, the bill would expand the scope of an existing crime, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. The bill would exclude from the revised definition of an automobile dismantler a junk dealer, recycler, commercial enterprise, or core recycler, as specified, that has 9 or more of these used catalytic converters. Existing law excludes from the definition of an "automobile dismantler" the owner or operator of any premises on which 2 or more unregistered and inoperable vehicles are held or stored, if the vehicles are used for restoration or replacement parts or otherwise, in conjunction with specified businesses, including the operation and maintenance of any fleet of motor vehicles used for the transportation of persons or property. This bill would also exclude from the definition of an "automobile dismantler" a person who possesses 9 or more catalytic converters that are used in the same manner as the unregistered and inoperable vehicles. 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

• Chaptered 10/08/23 - Chaptered Current pdf October 08, 2023
• Enrolled 09/12/23 - Enrolled pdf September 12, 2023
• Amended 08/14/23 - Amended Senate pdf August 14, 2023
• Amended 07/13/23 - Amended Senate pdf July 13, 2023
• Amended 04/10/23 - Amended Assembly pdf April 10, 2023
• Introduced 02/09/23 - Introduced pdf February 09, 2023
• AB641 View text html

Action History

1. October 08, 2023

   Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 537, Statutes of 2023.

2. October 08, 2023

   Approved by the Governor.

3. September 15, 2023

   Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.

4. September 11, 2023

   Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 3191.).

5. September 07, 2023

   In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after September 9 pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.

6. September 07, 2023

   Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2484.).

7. August 22, 2023

   Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

8. August 21, 2023

   From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.

9. August 14, 2023

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

10. July 26, 2023

    In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

11. July 13, 2023

    Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

12. July 12, 2023

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (July 11).

13. June 21, 2023

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

14. June 07, 2023

    Referred to Com. on TRANS.

15. May 26, 2023

    In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

16. May 25, 2023

    Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 1800.)

17. May 18, 2023

    Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

18. May 18, 2023

    From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 18).

19. May 18, 2023

    Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1580.)

20. May 17, 2023

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

21. May 03, 2023

    In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

22. April 18, 2023

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

23. April 18, 2023

    Coauthors revised.

24. April 11, 2023

    Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

25. April 10, 2023

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

26. February 17, 2023

    Referred to Com. on TRANS.

27. February 10, 2023

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.

28. February 09, 2023

    Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Juan Alanis · Cosponsor
• Phillip Chen · Cosponsor
• Diane Dixon · Cosponsor
• Essayli · Cosponsor
• Heath Flora · Cosponsor
• Joe Patterson · Cosponsor
• Tri Ta · Cosponsor
• Greg Wallis · Cosponsor
• Tom Lackey · Cosponsor
• Kate Sanchez · Cosponsor
• Bob Archuleta · Cosponsor
• Dahle · Cosponsor
• Newman · Cosponsor
• Kelly Seyarto · Cosponsor
• Joe Patterson · Cosponsor
• Mike Fong · Primary

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