Legislative Update

Twelve bills that we have been tracking and five bills we were still working on have been left on the table. This has been the most frustrating legislative session since I have been lobbying. All of the bills we had been working on are most likely dead until we can re-introduce them next session. The dynamic of the legislature will most likely change after the election. So, we will have to assess that when the time comes. We were close on a few bills:

HB2055 CIVIL TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS; COMMUNITY RESTITUTION
This was a great bill sponsored by Rep. Biasiucci (LD-5). We will definitely be attempting to get it passed next session.

HB2285 MOTORCYCLE OPERATION; PASSING VEHICLES
This was our lane filtering bill. Even though I had the votes in committee and on the House floor it was held in committee. We will attempt it again next session.

HB2442 HIGHWAY SAFETY FEE REPEAL
This would have repealed the $32 fee immediately.

HB2630 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FUND
A four-year extension for the Motorcycle Safety Fund. We were able to assist in killing a bill for the Patriot Guard Riders in addition to the proposed CARB Emissions standard.

HB2183 FUNERAL ESCORTS; FUNERAL BOARD LICENSURE
The Patriot Guard Riders asked for our assistance in getting this bill killed for the second year in a row. We did.

HB2566 VEHICLE EMISSIONS; CALIFORNIA STANDARDS
Killed for the second year in a row.

As we are looking at what to focus on next session, we need the input from the membership. A link to the survey has been posted on social media and here: http://epicpolicygroup.com/motorcycle-legislation We appreciate all ABATE members giving their input.

Be good to one another.

Mike Infanzon
Legislative Director