8/29/06-A bill has died that was intended to provide car and truck buyers in the state with greater assurances that used vehicles have not been water-damaged.
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, AB1854 remained in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee at the Aug. 24 deadline to advance to the Senate floor, effectively killing it for the year. The Assembly previously approved it.
The measure would have prohibited the reselling or transferring ownership of a vehicle that has been damaged by a flood unless the fact is disclosed on the vehicle’s title. It also required the removal of any of the vehicle’s “structural, mechanical, electronic, electrical, fuel, brake, safety systems or its computer-based components” that had water damage.
Anyone found in violation would have faced fines at least double the amount derived from selling affected vehicles. The fine amount was modified in the Senate. It originally called for violators to face fines ranging between $1,000 and $10,000.

7/26/06-A bill awaiting consideration in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee is intended to provide car and truck buyers with greater assurances that used vehicles have not been water-damaged. The Assembly already approved it.
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, AB1854 would prohibit the reselling or transferring ownership of a vehicle that is damaged by a flood unless the fact is disclosed on the vehicle’s title. It also would require the removal of any of the vehicle’s “structural, mechanical, electronic, electrical, fuel, brake, safety systems or its computer-based components” that had water damage.
Anyone found in violation would face fines of $1,000. Repeat offenders would face a $5,000 fine. A third or subsequent offense would result in a $10,000 fine.
For bill status, call (916) 319-2856.

6/2/06-The Assembly has unanimously approved a bill that is intended to provide car and truck buyers with greater assurances that used vehicles have not been water-damaged.
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, AB1854 now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
The measure would prohibit the reselling or transferring ownership of a vehicle that is damaged by a flood unless the fact is disclosed on the vehicle title. It also would prohibit any of the vehicle’s “structural, mechanical, electronic, electrical, fuel, brake, safety systems or its computer-based components” that have water damage.
Anyone found in violation would face fines of $1,000. Repeat offenders would face a $5,000 fine. A third or subsequent offense would result in a $10,000 fine.
For bill status, call (916) 319-2856.

5/3/06-The Assembly Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to provide car and truck buyers with greater assurances that used vehicles have not been water damaged.
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, AB1854 has been forwarded to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for further consideration.
The bill would prohibit the reselling or transferring ownership of a vehicle that is damaged by a flood unless disclosed on the vehicle title.
Anyone found in violation would face fines of $1,000. Repeat offenders would face a $5,000 fine. A third or subsequent offense would result in a $10,000 fine.
The Transportation Committee removed a Jan. 1, 2012, sunset date on the proposal.
For Assembly bill status, call (916) 319-2856.

4/10/06-A bill in the Assembly Transportation Committee intended to provide car and truck buyers with greater assurances that any used vehicles purchased have not been water damaged.
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, AB1854 would prohibit the reselling or transferring ownership of a vehicle that is damaged by a flood unless disclosed on the vehicle title.
Anyone found in violation would face fines of $1,000. Repeat offenders would face a $5,000 fine. A third or subsequent offense would result in a $10,000 fine.
The proposed rule would be in effect until Jan. 1, 2012.
For Assembly bill status, call (916) 319-2856.