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| 1 | + | Amended IN Assembly September 07, 2023 Amended IN Assembly July 12, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 19, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 429Introduced by Senator BradfordFebruary 13, 2023An act to add Section 5445.4 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 429, as amended, Bradford. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: vehicle inspections. The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines transportation network company to mean an organization 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, as provided. The act defines personal vehicle as a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation and that meets certain requirements, including all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company to require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service, as specified. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection. inspection at a rate of no less than 150% of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. Because a violation of these requirements under the act would be a crime, the 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 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 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a). at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries.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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| 3 | + | Amended IN Assembly September 07, 2023 Amended IN Assembly July 12, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 19, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 429Introduced by Senator BradfordFebruary 13, 2023An act to add Section 5445.4 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 429, as amended, Bradford. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: vehicle inspections. The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines transportation network company to mean an organization 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, as provided. The act defines personal vehicle as a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation and that meets certain requirements, including all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company to require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service, as specified. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection. inspection at a rate of no less than 150% of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. Because a violation of these requirements under the act would be a crime, the 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES | |
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| 5 | + | Amended IN Assembly September 07, 2023 Amended IN Assembly July 12, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 19, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 20, 2023 | |
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| 7 | - | Enrolled September 18, 2023 | |
| 8 | - | Passed IN Senate September 14, 2023 | |
| 9 | - | Passed IN Assembly September 12, 2023 | |
| 10 | 7 | Amended IN Assembly September 07, 2023 | |
| 11 | 8 | Amended IN Assembly July 12, 2023 | |
| 12 | 9 | Amended IN Assembly June 19, 2023 | |
| 13 | 10 | Amended IN Senate March 20, 2023 | |
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| 15 | 12 | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION | |
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| 17 | 14 | Senate Bill | |
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| 19 | 16 | No. 429 | |
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| 21 | 18 | Introduced by Senator BradfordFebruary 13, 2023 | |
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| 23 | 20 | Introduced by Senator Bradford | |
| 24 | 21 | February 13, 2023 | |
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| 26 | 23 | An act to add Section 5445.4 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation. | |
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| 28 | 25 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 30 | 27 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 32 | - | SB 429, Bradford. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: vehicle inspections. | |
| 29 | + | SB 429, as amended, Bradford. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: vehicle inspections. | |
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| 34 | - | The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines transportation network company to mean an organization 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, as provided. The act defines personal vehicle as a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation and that meets certain requirements, including all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company to require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service, as specified. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection at a rate of no less than 150% of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. Because a violation of these requirements under the act would be a crime, the 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. | |
| 31 | + | The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines transportation network company to mean an organization 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, as provided. The act defines personal vehicle as a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation and that meets certain requirements, including all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime.This bill would require a transportation network company to require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service, as specified. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection. inspection at a rate of no less than 150% of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. Because a violation of these requirements under the act would be a crime, the 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. | |
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| 36 | 33 | The Passenger Charter-party Carriers Act provides for the regulation of transportation network companies by the Public Utilities Commission. The act defines transportation network company to mean an organization 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, as provided. The act defines personal vehicle as a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation and that meets certain requirements, including all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission. The act requires a participating driver to possess a valid drivers license, as specified. Under existing law, a violation of the act is a crime. | |
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| 38 | - | This bill would require a transportation network company to require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service, as specified. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection at a rate of no less than 150% of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. Because a violation of these requirements under the act would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. | |
| 35 | + | This bill would require a transportation network company to require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service, as specified. The bill would require a transportation network company to compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection. inspection at a rate of no less than 150% of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. Because a violation of these requirements under the act would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. | |
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| 40 | 37 | 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. | |
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| 42 | 39 | This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. | |
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| 44 | 41 | ## Digest Key | |
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| 46 | 43 | ## Bill Text | |
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| 48 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries.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. | |
| 45 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a). at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries.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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| 50 | 47 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 52 | 49 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 54 | - | SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
| 51 | + | SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a). at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
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| 56 | 53 | SECTION 1. Section 5445.4 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read: | |
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| 58 | 55 | ### SECTION 1. | |
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| 60 | - | 5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
| 57 | + | 5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a). at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
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| 62 | - | 5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
| 59 | + | 5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a). at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
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| 64 | - | 5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
| 61 | + | 5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely.(b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a). at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
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| 68 | 65 | 5445.4. (a) A transportation network company shall require a vehicle to satisfy the vehicle inspection requirements established by the commission before allowing a participating driver to operate the vehicle as part of its service. Inspections shall be performed by a mechanic affiliated with a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair on location, virtually, or remotely. | |
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| 70 | - | (b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
| 67 | + | (b) A transportation network company shall compensate a participating driver who completes their first 10 trips in the inspected vehicle within 28 days of receiving the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a) for reasonable time spent completing the vehicle inspection required pursuant to subdivision (a). at a rate of no less than 150 percent of the state-mandated minimum wage for all industries. | |
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| 72 | 69 | 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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| 74 | 71 | 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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| 76 | 73 | 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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| 78 | 75 | ### SEC. 2. |