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CA AB2441

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ash Kalra

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public transit employers to provide written notice to affected employee representatives at least 12 months before beginning procurement, acquisition, or deployment of autonomous transit vehicle technology that would eliminate jobs or job functions.

  • Mandates public transit employers provide comprehensive information within 15 days of a regular board meeting upon employee representative request, including analysis of worker impacts, skill gaps, and budgeted training program descriptions.

  • Requires public transit employers to commence collective bargaining within 30 days of receiving the requested information, covering technology development, implementation, transition plans for affected workers, and training programs for new positions.

  • Applies to all local government agencies providing public transit services including cities, counties, special districts, transit districts, and joint powers authorities.

  • Does not diminish protections already provided to employees under existing statutes or collective bargaining agreements.

Legislative Description

Public employment: local public transit agencies: autonomous transit vehicle technology.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Labor, Public Employment and Retirement5/4/2022
Rules4/21/2022
Public Employment and Retirement3/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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