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AB 1047: Vehicles: statewide application of the code.
What AB 1047 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to amend the vehicle code to make technical changes. It would ensure that the provisions regulating driver's licenses and vehicle licensure and operation are uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities. The bill would also clarify that local authorities cannot enact or enforce any ordinances or resolutions in this area unless specifically authorized.
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Died at Desk. |
| Feb. 21, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | Read first time. To print. |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 20, 2025 · 279 words
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1047
| Introduced by Assembly Member Wallis |
February 20, 2025 |
An act to amend Section 21 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1047, as introduced, Wallis. Vehicles: statewide application of the code.
Existing law regulates the issuance of driver’s licenses and the licensure and operation of vehicles on the roads of the state. Under existing law, these provisions are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities. Existing law prohibits local authorities from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or resolution in this area unless expressly authorized.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 21 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:21.
(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this code are applicable and uniform throughout the state and in all counties and municipalities(b) To the extent permitted by current state law, this section does not impair the current lawful authority of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a joint powers authority, or any member agency constituted therein as of July 1, 2010, to enforce an ordinance or resolution relating to the management of public lands within its jurisdiction.
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