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CA SB611

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Hill

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires modified limousines to be equipped with two readily accessible fire extinguishers (one in driver's compartment, one accessible to passengers) and mandates drivers notify passengers of their locations before each trip.

  • Establishes a California Highway Patrol safety inspection program for modified limousine terminals operated by charter-party carriers and passenger stage corporations, with inspections required at least once every 13 months starting by July 1, 2016.

  • Requires modified limousines to have at least two rear side doors and push-out windows for emergency exits, with specific placement requirements for vehicles modified on or after July 1, 2015.

  • Imposes an inspection fee collected by the Public Utilities Commission to cover Highway Patrol inspection costs, deposited into the Motor Vehicle Account in the State Transportation Fund.

  • Requires charter-party carriers and passenger stage corporations to submit annual vehicle lists identifying each modified limousine and its terminal location to the Public Utilities Commission and Highway Patrol; permits cannot be issued without payment of required inspection fees.

Legislative Description

Modified limousines: inspection program: safety requirements.

Last Action

Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10.

8/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules8/21/2014
Appropriations6/30/2014
Utilities and Commerce6/10/2014
Transportation5/8/2014
Rules1/9/2014
Public Safety1/7/2014
Judiciary9/6/2013
Appropriations8/5/2013
Utilities and Commerce6/14/2013
Appropriations5/7/2013
Energy, Utilities and Communications3/11/2013
Rules2/22/2013

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