BILL ANALYSIS AB 2233 Page 1 Date of Hearing: April 23, 2008 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Mark Leno, Chair AB 2233 (Maze) - As Introduced: February 20, 2008 Policy Committee: Transportation Vote: 9-1 Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: SUMMARY This bill prohibits a person from driving a motor vehicle while holding a live animal in his or her arms, or upon his or her lap. FISCAL EFFECT 1)Minor revenue to cities and counties generated by penalties imposed for violations. (Local Accounts) 2)Minor revenue to the GF and various special funds resulting from CHP enforcement of the new moving violation. COMMENTS Rationale . The author notes that many people operate motor vehicles throughout California with live animals in there arms or on their laps, generally small dogs, despite current law that prohibits operation of a motor vehicle when it is loaded in a way that obstructs the driver's view. Analysis Prepared by : Steve Archibald / APPR. / (916) 319-2081