Assembly Transportation Committee

‘Rusty Areias Week’ in the CA Legislature

August 7, 2026 6:30 amAugust 7, 2026 11:34 am

The Discovery Channel recently aired its annual “Shark Week,” which showcases the world of sharks in several premiere episodes over one week. California Legislative leaders have followed suit, declaring next week “Rusty Areias Week.” Late in the day on Wednesday, August...

Fatcat Lobbyist Rusty Areias Now Trying to Get Confirmed as UC Regent

August 3, 2026 2:30 pmAugust 3, 2026 3:32 pm

Back in June, the Globe reported on Rusty Areias attempting to get a state highway named after him. Both Democrats and Republicans on the California Assembly Transportation Committee blocked the attempt by Areias and his powerful lobbyist colleagues. “Bizarre backroom...

The Rusty Areias Highway… to Hell?

July 11, 2026 6:30 amJuly 11, 2026 7:16 am

Bizarre backroom shenanigans and negotiations have been taking place for five months now deep inside of the California State Capitol… not over sneaky last minute tax increases, or new CARB regulations… the extraordinary negotiations are over naming a stretch of...

Leno’s Law to Removes Smog Tests for Classic Cars Passes Assembly Committee

July 17, 2025 1:38 pmJuly 17, 2025 1:47 pm

A bill to remove all smog check requirements for cars 35 years and older was passed unanimously by the Assembly Transportation Committee this week, with the next hurdle being the challenging Assembly Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 712, authored by Senator...

Bill to Raise Minimum Age to Sit in Car Front Seat Moves Through Assembly

April 11, 2025 6:13 pmApril 11, 2025 6:13 pm

A bill that would raise the minimum age to sit in the front seat of a car to the age of 13 continued to move forward this week despite significant opposition against it. Assembly Bill 435, authored by Assemblywoman Lori...

Bill to Allow Rideshare Drivers to Unionize Introduced In Assembly

April 10, 2025 1:49 pmApril 10, 2025 1:49 pm

A new bill that would allow ride-sharing app drivers to collectively bargain as independent contractors and allow unions to negotiate with rideshare companies, effectively going around the voter-passed Prop 22, was announced earlier this week. Assembly Bill 1340, authored by...

Bill to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Signed Into Law

September 25, 2024 2:45 amSeptember 25, 2024 2:46 am

Following over four years of multiple bill attempts, a bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California was finally signed into law by Governor Newsom this week. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego), would...