BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2945: Transp. network companies

Concerning transportation network companies.

Summary

Establishes regulations for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) and TNC drivers, TNC vehicle certification, certain TNC passenger protections, mandatory TNC reporting and record retention requirements, civil infractions related to TNCs, a zero tolerance policy for Driving Under the Influence for TNCs, and a non-discrimination policy for TNCs.
Establishes trip fees and surcharges per TNC ride, which consist of fees for the Department of Licensing's TNC permit and certification services, a 10 cent surcharge fee for state enforcement and regulation of TNC licensing, and a 10 cent surcharge to offset costs related to the improvement of transportation options for individuals with disabilities (applicable in jurisdictions of a certain size).
Preempts local law in the areas of licensing and permits for TNCs and TNC drivers, but permits local ordinances enacted as of January 2017 to remain in effect for cities with populations over 500,000 and counties with populations over 1 million.

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2945), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to transportation network companies;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 26, 2018First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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