Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 689, Statutes of 2026.
Legislative status
- Introduced
- In Committee
- Reported by Committee
- Floor Vote Scheduled
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both Chambers
- Sent to Executive
- Enacted
Summary
The bill lets the City of Long Beach install up to six fixed or mobile radar/laser speed‑safety systems on Pacific Coast Highway, but only after meeting detailed signage, inspection, and data‑confidentiality requirements. It sets a $25 filing fee for certain administrative appeals and makes violations civil penalties, while providing diversion and reduced‑fine options for low‑income drivers. The program runs only until Jan. 1, 2036 and must report costs, equity impacts, and violation statistics.
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65 yes
7 no
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 65. Noes 7. Page 6415.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 24, 2026
Hearings
- Appropriations Committee HearingAppropriations · Aug 13, 2026
- Appropriations Committee HearingAppropriations · Aug 5, 2026
- Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee HearingPrivacy and Consumer Protection · Jul 1, 2026
- Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee HearingPrivacy and Consumer Protection · Jun 23, 2026
- Transportation Committee HearingTransportation · Jun 22, 2026
History
- Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and P. & C.P.
- In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
- Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 6.) Ordered to the Assembly.
- Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
- From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (May 14).
- Set for hearing May 14.
- April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
- Set for hearing April 27.
- Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
- From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2. Page 3843.) (April 13).
- Set for hearing April 13.
- From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. (Ayes 10. Noes 1. Page 3761.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.
The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.
Sponsors
- Gonzalez · sponsor
- Lowenthal
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