2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 539

File Code: Environment Prior Year Introduction As: SB 254/99 - EEA Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 992
Sponsored By:
Senators Frosh, Conway, Gladden, Harrington, Lenett, Madaleno, Pinsky, and Rosapepe
Entitled:
Driver Relief Act of 2009

Synopsis:

Requiring specified plans and programs to provide for air quality improvement by attaining a specified performance objective of reducing the statewide average of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by a specified amount by January 1, 2036; requiring a specified schedule for reducing VMT; requiring the Department of the Environment to review and evaluate specified plans and programs for compliance with the Act; and authorizing the Department to adopt specified regulations.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/5
First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
2/11
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16
Senator Joan Carter Conway, District 43
Senator Lisa A. Gladden, District 41
Senator David C. Harrington, District 47
Senator Mike Lenett, District 19
Senator Richard S. Madaleno, Jr., District 18
Senator Paul G. Pinsky, District 22
Senator Jim Rosapepe, District 21

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Environment, Department of
Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut
Highways
Local Government Mandates
Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.
Pollution -see also- Sediment Control
Public Works
Rules and Regulations
Transportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

Bill affects the following Statute:

Environment
( 2-303.2 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered