CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1433Introduced by Assembly Member DiepFebruary 22, 2019 An act to amend Section 5431 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1433, as introduced, Diep. Transportation network companies.The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of charter-party carriers of passengers by the Public Utilities Commission and includes specific requirements for liability insurance coverage, background checks, and other regulatory matters applicable to transportation network companies, as defined, and their participating drivers, as defined.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the definitions that apply to these provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5431 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:5431. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: definitions apply:(a) Participating driver or driver means any a person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.(b) Personal vehicle means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:(1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.(2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.(3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.(4) Is not a taxicab or limousine.(c) Transportation network company means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.(d) Transportation network company insurance means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a drivers use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform.(e) Zero-emission vehicle has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1433Introduced by Assembly Member DiepFebruary 22, 2019 An act to amend Section 5431 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1433, as introduced, Diep. Transportation network companies.The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of charter-party carriers of passengers by the Public Utilities Commission and includes specific requirements for liability insurance coverage, background checks, and other regulatory matters applicable to transportation network companies, as defined, and their participating drivers, as defined.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the definitions that apply to these provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1433
Introduced by Assembly Member DiepFebruary 22, 2019
Introduced by Assembly Member Diep
February 22, 2019
An act to amend Section 5431 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1433, as introduced, Diep. Transportation network companies.
The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of charter-party carriers of passengers by the Public Utilities Commission and includes specific requirements for liability insurance coverage, background checks, and other regulatory matters applicable to transportation network companies, as defined, and their participating drivers, as defined.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the definitions that apply to these provisions.
The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of charter-party carriers of passengers by the Public Utilities Commission and includes specific requirements for liability insurance coverage, background checks, and other regulatory matters applicable to transportation network companies, as defined, and their participating drivers, as defined.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the definitions that apply to these provisions.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5431 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:5431. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: definitions apply:(a) Participating driver or driver means any a person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.(b) Personal vehicle means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:(1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.(2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.(3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.(4) Is not a taxicab or limousine.(c) Transportation network company means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.(d) Transportation network company insurance means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a drivers use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform.(e) Zero-emission vehicle has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.
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 5431 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:5431. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: definitions apply:(a) Participating driver or driver means any a person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.(b) Personal vehicle means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:(1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.(2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.(3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.(4) Is not a taxicab or limousine.(c) Transportation network company means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.(d) Transportation network company insurance means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a drivers use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform.(e) Zero-emission vehicle has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.
SECTION 1. Section 5431 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
5431. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: definitions apply:(a) Participating driver or driver means any a person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.(b) Personal vehicle means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:(1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.(2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.(3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.(4) Is not a taxicab or limousine.(c) Transportation network company means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.(d) Transportation network company insurance means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a drivers use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform.(e) Zero-emission vehicle has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.
5431. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: definitions apply:(a) Participating driver or driver means any a person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.(b) Personal vehicle means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:(1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.(2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.(3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.(4) Is not a taxicab or limousine.(c) Transportation network company means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.(d) Transportation network company insurance means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a drivers use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform.(e) Zero-emission vehicle has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.
5431. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: definitions apply:(a) Participating driver or driver means any a person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.(b) Personal vehicle means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:(1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.(2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.(3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.(4) Is not a taxicab or limousine.(c) Transportation network company means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.(d) Transportation network company insurance means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a drivers use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform.(e) Zero-emission vehicle has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.
5431. For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: definitions apply:
(a) Participating driver or driver means any a person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.
(b) Personal vehicle means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.
(2) Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.
(3) Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.
(4) Is not a taxicab or limousine.
(c) Transportation network company means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.
(d) Transportation network company insurance means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a drivers use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network companys online-enabled application or platform.
(e) Zero-emission vehicle has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.