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CA SB812

Bill

Status

Passed

9/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Hill

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the operative date for modified limousine safety requirements (rear windows and doors for emergency exits) from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018 for vehicles modified before July 1, 2015.

  • Requires the Department of the California Highway Patrol to conduct follow-up inspections of tour bus operations between 30 and 90 days after receiving an unsatisfactory compliance rating.

  • Authorizes the department to immediately order a tour bus out of service if it has multiple safety violations that could constitute an imminent danger to public safety, with the bus prohibited from carrying passengers until violations are corrected and verified within five business days.

  • Establishes that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts because any costs result from creating or modifying crime definitions and penalties under existing constitutional provisions.

Legislative Description

Modified limousines and tour buses: standards and inspection.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 711, Statutes of 2016.

9/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation8/18/2016
Appropriations6/28/2016
Transportation6/9/2016
Appropriations4/26/2016
Energy, Utilities and Communications4/11/2016
Transportation and Housing1/28/2016
Rules1/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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