Public Utilities Commission.
- Requires Public Utilities commissioners to attend legislative hearings and report detailed attendance data for greater transparency.
- Extends the transportation network companies' disability access program and per-trip fees through January 2032.
- Mandates ride-sharing companies to pay $0.05 per trip to fund wheelchair-accessible vehicle services.
- Establishes performance standards for companies to qualify for fee exemptions based on wheelchair service levels.
The California Assembly Committee on Communications and Conveyance proposes modifications to Public Utilities Commission (PUC) oversight and transportation network company (TNC) accessibility programs through legislation that expands commissioner accountability requirements and extends disability transportation services.
The measure requires PUC commissioners to appear at legislative hearings when requested by relevant committee chairs and mandates detailed reporting on commissioner attendance at all types of hearings, categorized by format, proceeding classification, and industry sector. These reports must document participation in activities ranging from prehearing conferences to public workshops across electric, gas, water, telecommunications, and transportation proceedings.
The bill extends until January 2032 the requirement for TNCs to pay $0.05 per trip into the TNC Access for All Fund, which supports on-demand transportation programs for persons with disabilities. TNCs may qualify for exemptions by meeting wheelchair-accessible vehicle service standards, including response time requirements. The fund operates through continuous appropriation, allowing ongoing distribution of collected fees to access providers that establish qualifying transportation programs. Providers must submit quarterly data on ride fulfillment rates, response times, and outreach efforts.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Aisha WahabD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Requires Public Utilities commissioners to attend legislative hearings and report detailed attendance data for greater transparency.
- Extends the transportation network companies' disability access program and per-trip fees through January 2032.
- Mandates ride-sharing companies to pay $0.05 per trip to fund wheelchair-accessible vehicle services.
- Establishes performance standards for companies to qualify for fee exemptions based on wheelchair service levels.
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The California Assembly Committee on Communications and Conveyance proposes modifications to Public Utilities Commission (PUC) oversight and transportation network company (TNC) accessibility programs through legislation that expands commissioner accountability requirements and extends disability transportation services.
The measure requires PUC commissioners to appear at legislative hearings when requested by relevant committee chairs and mandates detailed reporting on commissioner attendance at all types of hearings, categorized by format, proceeding classification, and industry sector. These reports must document participation in activities ranging from prehearing conferences to public workshops across electric, gas, water, telecommunications, and transportation proceedings.
The bill extends until January 2032 the requirement for TNCs to pay $0.05 per trip into the TNC Access for All Fund, which supports on-demand transportation programs for persons with disabilities. TNCs may qualify for exemptions by meeting wheelchair-accessible vehicle service standards, including response time requirements. The fund operates through continuous appropriation, allowing ongoing distribution of collected fees to access providers that establish qualifying transportation programs. Providers must submit quarterly data on ride fulfillment rates, response times, and outreach efforts.
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| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Aisha WahabD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |