This measure would declare June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California.

This measure would declare June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California.

This measure would declare June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California.

WHEREAS, The State of California is the nations most populous state with 38.8 million residents and growing; and

WHEREAS, Traffic in California has become more congested in recent years, resulting in an increase in road debris and automobile collisions; and

WHEREAS, Ethan Hawks, a 17-year-old senior and football star from Whittier Christian High School, was a victim of a tragic accident in the County of Orange caused by a heavy piece of metal escaping from another vehicle and striking the car that he was riding in, ultimately taking his life; and

WHEREAS, All residents of California should recognize the dangers of driving, and be accountable for their habits while in a vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Section 23114 of the Vehicle Code prohibits a vehicle from being driven on a highway unless it is constructed, covered, or loaded so as to prevent any of its contents or load from escaping from the vehicle; and

WHEREAS, The commonsense, routine act of securing every load protects the lives of California residents, and this precaution must not be overlooked; and

WHEREAS, The State of California recognizes and honors the profound suffering of those harmed by unsecured loads; and

WHEREAS, The State of California stands in solidarity with persons impacted by those instances of avoidable incidents caused by unsecured loads; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California to increase public awareness of the necessity of securing loads on vehicles using the states highways; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Motor Vehicles and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The State of California is the nations most populous state with 38.8 million residents and growing; and

WHEREAS, Traffic in California has become more congested in recent years, resulting in an increase in road debris and automobile collisions; and

WHEREAS, Ethan Hawks, a 17-year-old senior and football star from Whittier Christian High School, was a victim of a tragic accident in the County of Orange caused by a heavy piece of metal escaping from another vehicle and striking the car that he was riding in, ultimately taking his life; and

WHEREAS, All residents of California should recognize the dangers of driving, and be accountable for their habits while in a vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Section 23114 of the Vehicle Code prohibits a vehicle from being driven on a highway unless it is constructed, covered, or loaded so as to prevent any of its contents or load from escaping from the vehicle; and

WHEREAS, The commonsense, routine act of securing every load protects the lives of California residents, and this precaution must not be overlooked; and

WHEREAS, The State of California recognizes and honors the profound suffering of those harmed by unsecured loads; and

WHEREAS, The State of California stands in solidarity with persons impacted by those instances of avoidable incidents caused by unsecured loads; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California to increase public awareness of the necessity of securing loads on vehicles using the states highways; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Motor Vehicles and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The State of California is the nations most populous state with 38.8 million residents and growing; and

WHEREAS, Traffic in California has become more congested in recent years, resulting in an increase in road debris and automobile collisions; and

WHEREAS, Ethan Hawks, a 17-year-old senior and football star from Whittier Christian High School, was a victim of a tragic accident in the County of Orange caused by a heavy piece of metal escaping from another vehicle and striking the car that he was riding in, ultimately taking his life; and

WHEREAS, All residents of California should recognize the dangers of driving, and be accountable for their habits while in a vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Section 23114 of the Vehicle Code prohibits a vehicle from being driven on a highway unless it is constructed, covered, or loaded so as to prevent any of its contents or load from escaping from the vehicle; and

WHEREAS, The commonsense, routine act of securing every load protects the lives of California residents, and this precaution must not be overlooked; and

WHEREAS, The State of California recognizes and honors the profound suffering of those harmed by unsecured loads; and

WHEREAS, The State of California stands in solidarity with persons impacted by those instances of avoidable incidents caused by unsecured loads; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California to increase public awareness of the necessity of securing loads on vehicles using the states highways; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Motor Vehicles and to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 225

Author: Choi (R), et al.

Introduced: 4/24/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 6/4/18

SUBJECT: Secure Your Load Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution declares June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Traffic in California has become more congested in recent years, resulting in an increase in road debris and automobile collisions.
2. Ethan Hawks, a 17-year-old senior and football star from Whittier Christian High School, was a victim of a tragic accident in the County of Orange caused by a heavy piece of metal escaping from another vehicle and striking the car that he was riding in, ultimately taking his life.
3. All residents of California should recognize the dangers of driving, and be accountable for their habits while in a vehicle.
4. Section 23114 of the Vehicle Code prohibits a vehicle from being driven on a highway unless it is constructed, covered, or loaded so as to prevent any of its contents or load from escaping from the vehicle.
5. The commonsense, routine act of securing every load protects the lives of California residents, and this precaution must not be overlooked.

This resolution declares June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California to increase public awareness of the necessity of securing loads on vehicles using the state’s highways.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 92 (Choi, Resolution Chapter 94, Statutes of 2017) declared June 6, 2017, as Secure Your Load Day in California.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/11/18)

AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah

Automobile Club of Southern California

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/11/18)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the supporters, “Road debris forces motorists into dangerous maneuvers, resulting in some to lose control of their vehicles. Approximately 37 percent of fatalities from road debris are caused by swerving to avoid objects. Many motorists still do not fully understand that improperly secured large objects, such as ladders and furniture, are some of the most common items to fall off cars on to our streets and freeways. The Auto Clubs strongly believe education is the most important tool in avoiding tragic incidents like the death of 17-year old Ethan Hawks in 2016.”

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

6/13/18 14:34:55

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 225

Author:(Choi)

As Introduced Ver:April 24, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Declares June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California to increase public awareness of the necessity of securing loads on vehicles using the state's highways. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The State of California is the nation's most populous state with 38.8 million residents and growing. All residents of California should recognize the dangers of driving, and be accountable for their habits while in a vehicle.
2. Traffic in California has become more congested in recent years, resulting in an increase in road debris and automobile collisions.
3. Ethan Hawks, a 17 year old senior and football star from Whittier Christian High School, was a victim of a tragic accident in the County of Orange caused by a heavy piece of metal escaping from another vehicle and striking the car that he was riding in, ultimately taking his life.
4. Vehicle Code Section 23114 prohibits a vehicle from being driven on a highway unless it is constructed, covered, or loaded so as to prevent any of its contents or load from escaping from the vehicle.
5. The commonsense, routine act of securing every load protects the lives of California residents, and this precaution must not be overlooked.
6. The State of California recognizes and honors the profound suffering of those harmed by unsecured loads and stands in solidarity with person impacted by those instances of avoidable incidents caused by unsecured loads.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0003450

Date of Hearing: May 31, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

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ABPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:

SUBJECT: Secure Your Load Day

SUMMARY: Declares June 6, 2018, as Secure Your Load Day in California to increase public awareness of the necessity of securing loads on vehicles using the state’s highways. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The State of California is the nation’s most populous state with 38.8 million residents and growing. All residents of California should recognize the dangers of driving, and be accountable for their habits while in a vehicle.
2. Traffic in California has become more congested in recent years, resulting in an increase in road debris and automobile collisions.
3. Ethan Hawks, a 17 year old senior and football star from Whittier Christian High School, was a victim of a tragic accident in the County of Orange caused by a heavy piece of metal escaping from another vehicle and striking the car that he was riding in, ultimately taking his life.
4. Section 23114 of the Vehicle Code prohibits a vehicle from being driven on a highway unless it is constructed, covered, or loaded so as to prevent any of its contents or load from escaping from the vehicle.
5. The commonsense, routine act of securing every load protects the lives of California residents, and this precaution must not be overlooked.
6. The State of California recognizes and honors the profound suffering of those harmed by unsecured loads and stands in solidarity with person impacted by those instances of avoidable incidents caused by unsecured loads.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: