BILL ANALYSIS Ó
SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular Session
SB 812 (Hill) - Charter-party carriers of passengers: passenger
stage corporations: private carriers of passengers
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|Version: April 27, 2016 |Policy Vote: T. & H. 10 - 0, |
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|Urgency: No |Mandate: Yes |
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|Hearing Date: May 27, 2016 |Consultant: Mark McKenzie |
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Bill
Summary: SB 812 would make changes to the bus terminal
inspection program and require the California Highway Patrol
(CHP) to perform additional unannounced inspections and follow
up inspections, as specified. The bill would also require the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to monitor recall
notifications relative to buses and limousines, notify operators
of recalls, and issue out-of-service orders for vehicles
requiring certain recall repairs.
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The following information is revised to reflect amendments
adopted by the committee on May 27, 2016
Fiscal
Impact:
CHP costs:
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Estimated CHP costs of up to $75,000 to develop and adopt
regulations to modify the tour bus inspection program and the
fee schedule. (Motor Vehicle Account)
Estimated CHP staff costs off approximately $1 million to $1.4
million in the first year, and $500,000 to $700,000 annually
ongoing for 6-8 PY of new inspection staff. First year costs
include initial training and equipment costs for new staff.
(Motor Vehicle Account)
Unknown, significant revenue gains as a result of the
requirement that CHP adopt a fee schedule that covers its
costs to administer the inspection program. Increased fee
revenues would fully offset the increased staffing costs noted
above, and correct structural deficits in the current program.
(Motor Vehicle Account)
CPUC costs:
One-time CPUC costs of approximately $100,000 to make
necessary automation upgrades. (Transportation Reimbursement
Account)
Ongoing CPUC staff costs of approximately $330,000 for PY
(Administrative Law Judge, and Legal Counsel) for a
proceeding, conducting additional formal hearings in carrier
permit revocation cases, and associated formal litigation.
(Transportation Reimbursement Account)
Author
Amendments:
Delete provisions that require CPUC to monitor recall
notifications relative to buses and limousines and notify
operators of recalls, and authorize CPUC to issue
out-of-service orders for vehicles requiring certain recall
repairs.
Require, rather an authorize, that a maintenance
facility or terminal that receives two or more successive
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satisfactory ratings be inspected at least once every 26
months, rather than every 13 months, as specified.
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