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CA SB1245

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Simitian

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Vehicles meeting HOV occupancy requirements shall not be charged tolls to use HOV lanes, including HOT (high-occupancy toll) lanes, with exception of toll bridges

  • Increases to vehicle occupancy levels for existing HOV lanes may only be implemented if the Department of Transportation determines the change will maximize person throughput on the affected highway

  • Department of Transportation must obtain approval from the applicable transportation planning agency and report to the Legislature at least 30 days before implementing any occupancy level increase

  • Amends Vehicle Code Section 21655.5 to establish the occupancy increase requirements and adds new Streets and Highways Code Section 149.10 regarding toll restrictions for qualifying vehicles

Legislative Description

High-occupancy vehicle lanes.

Last Action

Held in committee without recommendation.

6/21/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/10/2010
Appropriations4/26/2010
Transportation and Housing3/4/2010
Rules2/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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