California 2017-2018 Regular Session

California Senate Bill SB1324

Introduced
2/16/18  
Introduced
2/16/18  
Refer
3/1/18  

Caption

Director of Transportation.

Impact

By reinforcing that the title of State Highway Engineer refers to the Director of Transportation, SB1324 seeks to streamline references across state laws and ensure that regulatory directives are consistent and clear. This can potentially improve the efficiency of transportation-related governance, allowing for easier navigation of legal documents by stakeholders involved in transportation, such as city planners and legal advisors. However, as it makes only nonsubstantive changes, the impact on state laws may be minimal and primarily administrative in nature.

Summary

Senate Bill No. 1324, introduced by Senator Roth on February 16, 2018, aims to amend Section 50 of the Streets and Highways Code related to the role of the Director of Transportation. The primary purpose of this bill is to clarify that any reference to the State Highway Engineer in any law or regulation will be understood to mean the Director of Transportation. This amendment falls under the category of nonsubstantive changes, meaning it does not propose major alterations in policy but rather clarifies existing statutes for better understanding.

Contention

While SB1324 may not spark significant debate, there could be nuances regarding the administrative implications it presents. Supporters of efficient government operations may argue that such clarification is vital for the coherence of transportation regulations. Conversely, some stakeholders may question the need for legislative time resource allocation on what is fundamentally a clerical issue, arguing that the focus should shift to more pressing transportation concerns.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA AB2853

Department of Transportation.

CA AB1250

Department of Transportation: low-carbon materials.

CA AB1958

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: board of directors.

CA AB1188

Transportation: bicycle safety handbook.

CA AB2261

Transportation: federal funding: tribes.

CA AB1702

Active Transportation Program.

CA SB538

Department of Transportation: Chief Advisor on Bicycling and Active Transportation.

CA AB1640

Transportation: general service signs: electric vehicle charging stations.

CA AB3123

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: board code of conduct: lobbying rules.

CA AB2259

Transportation: bicycle safety handbook.

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