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    SB-703
    Labor & Employment

    Ports: truck drivers.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Requires trucking companies to verify employee status and tax compliance before entering major California ports.
    • Mandates ports to publish trucking company compliance information on their websites.
    • Requires ports to submit detailed monthly reports about truck entries to the Labor Commissioner.
    • Imposes a $100,000 penalty for providing false information about compliance requirements.

    Summary

    Senator Richardson's port trucking legislation establishes new documentation and reporting requirements for trucking companies and drivers operating at California's three largest ports. The measure requires trucking companies to submit worker's compensation insurance information and tax withholding affirmations before their employee drivers can enter the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, or Oakland. Independent truck drivers must provide proof of insurance, operating permits, and registration documents.

    The ports must publish this compliance information on their websites and submit monthly reports to the Labor Commissioner detailing each truck's entry, including driver information, cargo ownership, and insurance details. These reports must specify the entry gate used, timing, driver authority, truck ownership, and Department of Transportation registration. The ports must also furnish additional information upon request from the Labor Commissioner.

    The bill institutes a $100,000 civil penalty for submitting false compliance documentation. The Legislature's findings cite the uniquely high cargo volumes at these three ports as necessitating these enhanced worker protection measures. While the bill creates new local agency requirements, it specifies that reimbursement is not required for provisions that modify crime definitions under the California Constitution.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
    Senate Floor
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author

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    Introduced By

    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 23, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    5117PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Requires trucking companies to verify employee status and tax compliance before entering major California ports.
    • Mandates ports to publish trucking company compliance information on their websites.
    • Requires ports to submit detailed monthly reports about truck entries to the Labor Commissioner.
    • Imposes a $100,000 penalty for providing false information about compliance requirements.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Laura Richardson
    Laura RichardsonD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Richardson's port trucking legislation establishes new documentation and reporting requirements for trucking companies and drivers operating at California's three largest ports. The measure requires trucking companies to submit worker's compensation insurance information and tax withholding affirmations before their employee drivers can enter the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, or Oakland. Independent truck drivers must provide proof of insurance, operating permits, and registration documents.

    The ports must publish this compliance information on their websites and submit monthly reports to the Labor Commissioner detailing each truck's entry, including driver information, cargo ownership, and insurance details. These reports must specify the entry gate used, timing, driver authority, truck ownership, and Department of Transportation registration. The ports must also furnish additional information upon request from the Labor Commissioner.

    The bill institutes a $100,000 civil penalty for submitting false compliance documentation. The Legislature's findings cite the uniquely high cargo volumes at these three ports as necessitating these enhanced worker protection measures. While the bill creates new local agency requirements, it specifies that reimbursement is not required for provisions that modify crime definitions under the California Constitution.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Senate Transportation Hearing
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
    Senate Floor
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 23, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    5117PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 7 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Bill Author