INTRODUCTION REPORT
Introductions From 02/13/07

AB 319

(Nava) Emergencies: tsunami hazard mitigation and preparedness. (I-02/13/2007  html  pdf)

Status:02/13/2007-Read first time. To print.

Current Location:02/13/2007-A PRINT

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Existing law provides that the Director of the Office of Emergency Services is responsible for coordinating the emergency activities of all state agencies in connection with a state of emergency. This bill would enact the Tsunami Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness Act of 2007, to establish the California Tsunami Steering Committee to guide tsunami hazard preparation activities in the state, as specified. It would require the Office of Emergency Services to establish a statewide tsunami hazard mitigation program to maintain consistent planning efforts regarding preparation, communication, response, and mitigation in the event of a tsunami. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.

SB 229

(Margett) Vehicles: large or heavy loads. (I-02/13/2007  html  pdf)

Status:02/13/2007-Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Current Location:02/13/2007-S PRINT

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Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation or local authorities, with respect to highways in their respective jurisdictions, to issue a special permit authorizing an applicant to move a vehicle, combination of vehicles, or special equipment that exceeds the maximum size or weight allowed. The department or local authorities are authorized to require extra insurance or other financial security as a condition for a permit for unusually large or heavy loads that pose a substantial risk to public facilities. This bill would require a local authority to use certain specified criteria in determining whether extra insurance or other financial security is required by an unusually large or heavy load that poses a substantial risk to public facilities. This bill contains other related provisions and other existing laws.