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AI Summary
SB59 establishes the California Council on the Future of Transportation to advise on autonomous vehicle policy.
Business Impact
If you develop autonomous vehicle technology, engage with the council for policy input by 2022.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB59 mandates the creation of the California Council on the Future of Transportation to provide policy recommendations on autonomous vehicle technology. The council will include diverse stakeholders and submit reports to the Legislature.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the California Council on the Future of Transportation (Section 14518).
- Council to provide policy recommendations by January 1, 2022 (Section 14518(d)).
- Council to include diverse stakeholders (Section 14518(c)).
- Subcommittees to focus on specific topics, including environmental objectives (Section 14518(f)).
- Repeal of provisions on January 1, 2030 (Section 14518(g)).
Latest Legislative Action
August 30 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Allen D | Sponsor | SD-026 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 7)
A ·
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Jul 10, 2019
10 Yea
1 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Communications and Conveyance] ·
Jul 1, 2019
13 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate 3rd Reading SB59 Allen ·
May 21, 2019
37 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Engage with the advisory committee's recommendations.
Who: Operators in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Penalty: Potential regulatory challenges.
Who: Operators in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Penalty: Potential regulatory challenges.
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