CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2873Introduced by Assembly Member KalraFebruary 21, 2020 An act to amend Section 99173 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transit operators. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2873, as introduced, Kalra. Public transit operators: bus procurement: new technology considerations. Existing law requires a public transit operator, before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, to take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for specified purposes, including, among other purposes, preventing accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.This bill would require a public transit operator, for these purposes, to also take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, that exclusive representative for the purpose of changing or introducing new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator. By creating new duties for public transit operators, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.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 99173 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:99173. (a) Before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, a public transit operator shall take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for the following purposes:(1) To reduce the risk of assault on bus operators.(2) To prevent accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.(3) To enhance the safety of passengers, bus operators, or other vehicles or pedestrians that the bus may come into contact with while in service.(4) To change or introduce new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a public transit operator to implement specific recommendations.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2873Introduced by Assembly Member KalraFebruary 21, 2020 An act to amend Section 99173 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transit operators. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2873, as introduced, Kalra. Public transit operators: bus procurement: new technology considerations. Existing law requires a public transit operator, before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, to take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for specified purposes, including, among other purposes, preventing accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.This bill would require a public transit operator, for these purposes, to also take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, that exclusive representative for the purpose of changing or introducing new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator. By creating new duties for public transit operators, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2873
Introduced by Assembly Member KalraFebruary 21, 2020
Introduced by Assembly Member Kalra
February 21, 2020
An act to amend Section 99173 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transit operators.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2873, as introduced, Kalra. Public transit operators: bus procurement: new technology considerations.
Existing law requires a public transit operator, before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, to take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for specified purposes, including, among other purposes, preventing accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.This bill would require a public transit operator, for these purposes, to also take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, that exclusive representative for the purpose of changing or introducing new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator. By creating new duties for public transit operators, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law requires a public transit operator, before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, to take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for specified purposes, including, among other purposes, preventing accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.
This bill would require a public transit operator, for these purposes, to also take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, that exclusive representative for the purpose of changing or introducing new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator. By creating new duties for public transit operators, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 99173 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:99173. (a) Before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, a public transit operator shall take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for the following purposes:(1) To reduce the risk of assault on bus operators.(2) To prevent accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.(3) To enhance the safety of passengers, bus operators, or other vehicles or pedestrians that the bus may come into contact with while in service.(4) To change or introduce new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a public transit operator to implement specific recommendations.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government 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 99173 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:99173. (a) Before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, a public transit operator shall take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for the following purposes:(1) To reduce the risk of assault on bus operators.(2) To prevent accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.(3) To enhance the safety of passengers, bus operators, or other vehicles or pedestrians that the bus may come into contact with while in service.(4) To change or introduce new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a public transit operator to implement specific recommendations.
SECTION 1. Section 99173 of the Public Utilities Code is amended to read:
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99173. (a) Before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, a public transit operator shall take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for the following purposes:(1) To reduce the risk of assault on bus operators.(2) To prevent accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.(3) To enhance the safety of passengers, bus operators, or other vehicles or pedestrians that the bus may come into contact with while in service.(4) To change or introduce new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a public transit operator to implement specific recommendations.
99173. (a) Before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, a public transit operator shall take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for the following purposes:(1) To reduce the risk of assault on bus operators.(2) To prevent accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.(3) To enhance the safety of passengers, bus operators, or other vehicles or pedestrians that the bus may come into contact with while in service.(4) To change or introduce new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a public transit operator to implement specific recommendations.
99173. (a) Before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, a public transit operator shall take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for the following purposes:(1) To reduce the risk of assault on bus operators.(2) To prevent accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.(3) To enhance the safety of passengers, bus operators, or other vehicles or pedestrians that the bus may come into contact with while in service.(4) To change or introduce new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a public transit operator to implement specific recommendations.
99173. (a) Before the procurement of a new bus to be used in revenue operations, a public transit operator shall take into consideration recommendations of, and best practices standards developed by, the exclusive representative of the recognized organization representing bus operators of the transit operator for the following purposes:
(1) To reduce the risk of assault on bus operators.
(2) To prevent accidents caused by blind spots created by bus equipment or bus design.
(3) To enhance the safety of passengers, bus operators, or other vehicles or pedestrians that the bus may come into contact with while in service.
(4) To change or introduce new technology that can affect the nature of work for employees of the transit operator or require job training for employees of the transit operator.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a public transit operator to implement specific recommendations.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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