California Assembly Bill AB1489 Introduced / Bill

 BILL NUMBER: AB 1489INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Obernolte FEBRUARY 27, 2015 An act to amend Section 5111 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to household goods carriers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1489, as introduced, Obernolte. Household goods carriers. Under existing law, the Public Utilities Commission has regulatory authority over public utilities, including transportation companies. Under existing law, the Household Goods Carriers Act, household goods carriers, as defined, are subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission. The act declares that it is not to be construed as a regulation of interstate or foreign commerce, except as permitted under the United States Constitution and the acts of Congress. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 5111 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read: 5111. This chapter shall not be construed as a regulation of commerce with foreign nations or among the several states, except insofar as  such   that  regulation is not prohibited under the provisions of the  United States  Constitution and the acts of the Congress of the United States.