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HB283 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Jul 24, 2021
HB283 Alabama 2017 Session
House Bill
Expired
Current Status
Regular Session 2017
Session
1
Sponsor

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Transportation Network Companies, Public Service Commission permit required to operate, minimum requirements imposed
Description

This bill would require transportation network companies to obtain a permit from the Public Service Commission, maintain an agent for service of process, provide fare transparency, and implement a nondiscrimination policy.

This bill would require drivers and vehicles that provide rides through transportation network companies to meet certain safety and consumer protection requirements.

This bill would clarify that drivers are independent contractors of transportation network companies.

This bill would prohibit municipalities and certain authorities from imposing taxes or business licenses on transportation network companies or transportation network company drivers or vehicles.

This bill would also authorize municipalities to prohibit transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers and vehicles from operating within the corporate limits of the municipality.

Subjects
Transportation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Adopt

May 4, 2017 House Passed
Yes 72
No 14
Abstained 5
Absent 14

Faulkner motion to Table

May 4, 2017 House Failed
Yes 36
No 51
Abstained 6
Absent 12

Faulkner motion to Table

May 4, 2017 House Failed
Yes 35
No 47
Abstained 3
Absent 20

Motion to Adopt

May 4, 2017 House Passed
Yes 37
No 21
Abstained 3
Absent 44

Faulkner motion to Table

May 4, 2017 House Passed
Yes 56
No 28
Abstained 1
Absent 20

Faulkner motion to Table

May 4, 2017 House Passed
Yes 40
No 20
Abstained 1
Absent 44

Faulkner motion to Table

May 4, 2017 House Passed
Yes 37
No 20
Abstained 1
Absent 47

Faulkner motion to motion to remove from table alexander amendment

May 4, 2017 House Passed
Yes 47
No 7
Abstained 2
Absent 49

Motion to Adopt

May 4, 2017 House Passed
Yes 49
No 5
Abstained 6
Absent 45

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 4, 2017 House Passed
Yes 62
No 7
Abstained 3
Absent 33

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature