AB 2471 (Frazier) – Oppose
As amended on April 24, 2014
AB 2471, by Assembly Member Jim Frazier, would impose arbitrary
and burdensome timelines on the negotiation of a change order for
a public works project. CSAC opposes this bill because it would
expose counties to liability and prejudgment interest if its
timeframe for negotiating a change order and making payments due
pursuant the bill’s provisions are not met. CSAC hopes to work
with the author to refocus the bill on the issue of prompt
payment for undisputed portions of a project instead of
constraining the change order process.
AB 2471 was passed by the Assembly Appropriations Committee with
amendments with the Republican members abstaining.
Transportation
SB 1183 (DeSaulnier) – Support if Amended
As amended on April 21, 2014.
SB 1183, by Senator Mark DeSaulnier, would allow a city, county,
or regional parks district to propose to the voters the
imposition of a surcharge of up to five dollars on each vehicle
registration to fund the construction or maintenance of paved or
natural surface multi-use paths. The bill would provide a new
tool to fund off-road bike paths, which currently lack a stable
funding source. CSAC has recommended amendments that would allow
agencies to use funding raised by an approved surcharge for a
broader array of bicycle infrastructure and the sponsors have
indicated that they are open to this approach.
SB 1183 was passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee with
amendments to clarify the voter approval requirements for the fee
and to restrict local agency administrative costs to a maximum of
five percent of the fee revenues.
AB 2197 (Mullin) – Support
As amended on April 23, 2014
AB 2197, by Assembly Member Kevin Mullin, would authorize the
Department of Motor Vehicles to contract with a private industry
partner to develop a temporary license plate program in
California. It would also require vehicles sold or leased without
a permanent license plate to be affixed with a temporary license
plate. CSAC supports AB 2197, as it would make toll evasion,
which results in millions of dollars in foregone transportation
revenues each year, more difficult. The bill would also promote
public safety by helping law enforcement identify vehicles
involved in hit-and-runs and other criminal activity.
AB 2197 was held on suspense in the Assembly Appropriations
Committee.
