California 2017-2018 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB2542

Introduced
2/14/18  

Caption

Vehicles: fees.

Impact

If enacted, AB 2542 would lower the bar for fee exemptions for nonprofit collegiate institutions involved in firefighting efforts. This change could result in more institutions benefiting from financial relief on vehicle ownership costs, which may enable them to allocate resources towards other educational and operational needs. It could also encourage more colleges with lesser student populations to engage in firefighting efforts, promoting community safety and resource management.

Summary

Assembly Bill 2542, introduced by Assembly Member Fong on February 14, 2018, amends Section 9102 of the Vehicle Code. The bill addresses fees associated with vehicles owned by nonprofit collegiate educational institutions. Specifically, it proposes to change the criteria for fee exemptions related to firefighting vehicles operated by these institutions from an enrollment threshold of 5,000 students down to 4,500 students. This adjustment aims to provide broader eligibility for fee exemptions, thereby alleviating some financial burdens from institutions that use vehicles for firefighting purposes.

Contention

Discussion of AB 2542 may have sparked debates regarding the financial implications for state-funded programs and the fairness of fee exemptions for nonprofit entities. While supporters likely advocate for the reduction in enrollment requirements as a step towards supporting educational institutions, opponents might express concerns about the fiscal impact on state revenue from vehicle fees. The balance between supporting educational institutions and maintaining necessary state funding could be a focal point of contention.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA AB1082

Authority to remove vehicles.

CA AB637

Zero-emission vehicles: fleet owners: rental vehicles.

CA SB374

Vehicles: specialized license plates.

CA AB1978

Vehicles: speed contests.

CA AB2536

Vehicles: local registration fees.

CA AB962

Identification cards.

CA AB2186

Vehicles: impoundment.

CA AB2430

Planning and zoning: density bonuses: monitoring fees.

CA AB1777

Autonomous vehicles.

CA AB3085

Vehicles: removal and impoundment.

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