California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB1047 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1047Introduced by Assembly Member WallisFebruary 20, 2025 An act to amend Section 21 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1047, as introduced, Wallis. Vehicles: statewide application of the code.Existing law regulates the issuance of drivers licenses and the licensure and operation of vehicles on the roads of the state. Under existing law, these provisions are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities. Existing law prohibits local authorities from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or resolution in this area unless expressly authorized.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes 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 21 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:21. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and a therein. A local authority shall not enact or enforce any an ordinance or resolution on the matters covered by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment, or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless expressly authorized by this code.(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands within its jurisdiction.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1047Introduced by Assembly Member WallisFebruary 20, 2025 An act to amend Section 21 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1047, as introduced, Wallis. Vehicles: statewide application of the code.Existing law regulates the issuance of drivers licenses and the licensure and operation of vehicles on the roads of the state. Under existing law, these provisions are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities. Existing law prohibits local authorities from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or resolution in this area unless expressly authorized.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
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20	20	An act to amend Section 21 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	AB 1047, as introduced, Wallis. Vehicles: statewide application of the code.
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28	28	Existing law regulates the issuance of drivers licenses and the licensure and operation of vehicles on the roads of the state. Under existing law, these provisions are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities. Existing law prohibits local authorities from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or resolution in this area unless expressly authorized.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
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30	30	Existing law regulates the issuance of drivers licenses and the licensure and operation of vehicles on the roads of the state. Under existing law, these provisions are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities. Existing law prohibits local authorities from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or resolution in this area unless expressly authorized.
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32	32	This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
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38	38	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 21 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:21. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and a therein. A local authority shall not enact or enforce any an ordinance or resolution on the matters covered by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment, or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless expressly authorized by this code.(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands within its jurisdiction.
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40	40	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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44	44	SECTION 1. Section 21 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:21. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and a therein. A local authority shall not enact or enforce any an ordinance or resolution on the matters covered by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment, or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless expressly authorized by this code.(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands within its jurisdiction.
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46	46	SECTION 1. Section 21 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
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50	50	21. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and a therein. A local authority shall not enact or enforce any an ordinance or resolution on the matters covered by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment, or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless expressly authorized by this code.(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands within its jurisdiction.
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52	52	21. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and a therein. A local authority shall not enact or enforce any an ordinance or resolution on the matters covered by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment, or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless expressly authorized by this code.(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands within its jurisdiction.
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54	54	21. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and a therein. A local authority shall not enact or enforce any an ordinance or resolution on the matters covered by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment, or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless expressly authorized by this code.(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands within its jurisdiction.
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58	58	21. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities therein, and a therein. A local authority shall not enact or enforce any an ordinance or resolution on the matters covered by this code, including ordinances or resolutions that establish regulations or procedures for, or assess a fine, penalty, assessment, or fee for a violation of, matters covered by this code, unless expressly authorized by this code.
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60	60	(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands within its jurisdiction.