Asm. Alyson Huber

Existing law establishes the New Motor Vehicle Board in the Department of Motor Vehicles. The duties of the board include collecting fees for the administration of the certification of 3rd-party dispute resolution processes for new motor vehicles established under the Business and Professions Code, resolving issues raised by protests or petitions filed with the board pursuant to, among other actions, an appeal from a decision of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and regulating franchises subject to the Vehicle Code. This bill would abolish that board and its duties and responsibilities as of January 1, 2022.

Existing law establishes the Joint Sunset Review Committee to identify and eliminate waste, duplication, and inefficiency in government agencies and to conduct a comprehensive analysis of every eligible agency, as defined, to determine if the agency is still necessary and cost effective. Existing law requires each eligible agency scheduled for repeal to submit a report to the committee containing specified information on or before December 1 prior to the year it is set to be repealed. This bill would require an eligible agency to submit a report to the committee on or before the December 1 2 years prior to the year it is set to be repealed. This bill would also make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.

This measure would respectfully request Congress and the Department of Defense to remain committed to maintaining the 144th Fighter Wing and the Aerospace Control Alert mission in California in order to prevent any negative impacts to Southwest air defense operations, the California economy, and the ability of first responders to protect the residents of this state.

Existing law requires that a person convicted of the unlawful sale of cocaine or heroin who is eligible for and granted probation, as a condition of that probation, be confined in a county jail for at least 180 days, except as provided. This bill would require that a person convicted of selling methamphetamine who is granted probation be confined in a county jail for at least 180 days as a condition of probation, except as provided. By requiring confinement in a county jail as a condition of probation, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

This measure would designate March 25 through March 31, 2012, as California Tsunami Awareness Week.

This measure would declare March 2012 to be Campus Safety Month, and would encourage citizens to visit the Internet Web site of the national nonprofit organization Security On Campus, Inc., to view public safety information about public and private colleges and universities.

Under existing law, a person, firm, or corporation that interferes with the access rights of a disabled individual is liable for the actual damages of each offense and any amount determined by a judge or jury of up to 3 times the amount of the actual damages, but in no case less than $1,000. Existing law requires the State Architect to develop and submit for approval and adoption building standards for making buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs, and related facilities accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities, as specified. This bill would require every county to establish a program that requires an alleged aggrieved party under the state access laws to file a complaint with the county planning department in which an alleged violation occurred. The bill would require the county planning department to refer every complaint received under this act to a certified access specialist to determine what measures are necessary to remedy the alleged violation and the estimated timeframe for remedy. The bill would require the adoption of a compliance schedule and require issuance of building permits to the owner, agent, or responsible party of the alleged violation. The bill would require all complaints to be subject to the compliance schedule prior to a cause of action being filed. The bill would authorize the county to charge a fee to the owner, agent, or responsible party of the alleged violation for the costs of the program and the compliance schedule. By imposing additional duties on a county, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

This measure would recognize the month of February 2012 as American Heart Month in California and recognize February 3, 2012, as Wear Red Day in California.