CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1080Introduced by Senator NewmanFebruary 12, 2018 An act to add Section 5445.3 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1080, as introduced, Newman. Transportation network companies: driver identification.(1) The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act defines a transportation network company as an organization, whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled platform to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles. The act also defines a participating driver or driver as any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. Existing law also provides that a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company driver to possess either a valid drivers license issued by the State of California or, in the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5445.3 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.3. A transportation network company driver is required to possess either of the following:(a) A valid drivers license issued by the State of California.(b) In the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident.SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1080Introduced by Senator NewmanFebruary 12, 2018 An act to add Section 5445.3 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1080, as introduced, Newman. Transportation network companies: driver identification.(1) The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act defines a transportation network company as an organization, whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled platform to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles. The act also defines a participating driver or driver as any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. Existing law also provides that a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company driver to possess either a valid drivers license issued by the State of California or, in the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill No. 1080
Introduced by Senator NewmanFebruary 12, 2018
Introduced by Senator Newman
February 12, 2018
An act to add Section 5445.3 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1080, as introduced, Newman. Transportation network companies: driver identification.
(1) The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act defines a transportation network company as an organization, whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled platform to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles. The act also defines a participating driver or driver as any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. Existing law also provides that a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company driver to possess either a valid drivers license issued by the State of California or, in the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.(2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
(1) The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act defines a transportation network company as an organization, whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled platform to connect passengers with drivers using their personal vehicles. The act also defines a participating driver or driver as any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. Existing law also provides that a violation of the act is a crime.
This bill would require a transportation network company driver to possess either a valid drivers license issued by the State of California or, in the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
(2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5445.3 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.3. A transportation network company driver is required to possess either of the following:(a) A valid drivers license issued by the State of California.(b) In the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident.SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 5445.3 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.3. A transportation network company driver is required to possess either of the following:(a) A valid drivers license issued by the State of California.(b) In the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident.
SECTION 1. Section 5445.3 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:
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5445.3. A transportation network company driver is required to possess either of the following:(a) A valid drivers license issued by the State of California.(b) In the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident.
5445.3. A transportation network company driver is required to possess either of the following:(a) A valid drivers license issued by the State of California.(b) In the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident.
5445.3. A transportation network company driver is required to possess either of the following:(a) A valid drivers license issued by the State of California.(b) In the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident.
5445.3. A transportation network company driver is required to possess either of the following:
(a) A valid drivers license issued by the State of California.
(b) In the case of a nonresident active duty military member or a nonresident dependent of an active duty military member, a valid drivers license issued by the other state or territory of the United States in which the member or dependent is a resident.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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