Transportation: omnibus bill.

The document was reformatted from an official chaptered legislative document (with page numbers, chapter headers, and 'AUTHENTICATED ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL' header) into a web page layout that includes navigation links, a search box, bill metadata (version history, vote information, fiscal committee designation), and the same statutory text.

Added new provisions (Sections 2 and 3) amending Streets and Highways Code Sections 1967.3 and 1967.5 to restructure Treasure Island transportation management, including congestion pricing authority, parking regulation powers, transit pass fees, and grant administration for a designated transportation management agency.

Added new Section 1 amending Public Utilities Code Section 132655 to replace the Mountain House Community Services District with the City of Mountain House on the governing board of the Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority.

Removed the San Francisco County Transportation Authority from all congestion pricing decision-making roles on Treasure Island. The board of supervisors alone (by 2/3 vote) can now adopt or terminate the congestion pricing program, rather than requiring agreement with the transportation authority.

Added a disclosure requirement: any transferor in a sale or lease of real property on Treasure Island must provide written notice that motor vehicle use to/from the island may be subject to congestion pricing fees.

Substantially rewrote Vehicle Code Section 26708 (windshield obstruction). Added new exceptions for: electronic communication devices (GPS, toll transponders) on the windshield; video event recorders (dash cams) with specific placement and data retention rules (30 seconds before/after triggering event); UV-blocking transparent film on side windows and windshield/side/rear windows requiring medical certification from a licensed dermatologist; and clear transparent material on front side windows meeting federal safety standards.

Replaced the old exception for video event recorders in commercial motor vehicles with a broader provision allowing 'vehicle safety technology' (as defined in federal regulations) installed on any vehicle listed in Section 34500 that is otherwise in compliance with federal regulations. The old dash cam exception for commercial vehicles had a sunset date tied to federal exemption expiration; the new provision does not include such a sunset.

In Vehicle Code Section 34501.2 (hours of service), removed the requirement that the emergency fuel transport exception be consistent with federal laws and regulations, and removed the limitation to drivers of tank vehicles with capacity over 500 gallons. The exception now applies to any driver transporting fuel for aircraft refueling during a declared state of emergency.

Added a requirement that initial congestion pricing fees on Treasure Island cannot be imposed before new residents establish residence, tied to the effective date of the disposition and development agreement for Treasure Island redevelopment.

Added a provision that high-occupancy vehicles can enter or exit Treasure Island free of charge at all times, whether or not congestion pricing is in effect.

Fiscal note changed: fiscal committee review changed from 'no' to 'yes' and state-mandated local program changed from 'no' to 'yes', indicating the expanded bill now triggers additional fiscal review obligations.

The bill's scope expanded from amending only Section 34501.5 (school bus advisory committee) to also amending Sections 12815 and 34501.2 of the Vehicle Code, adding two entirely new sections of substantive law.

Public utility drivers (electrical, gas, telephone, water corporations, and public water districts) are exempt from all hours-of-service regulations while operating utility vehicles. Contractors hired to restore utility service during emergencies are also fully exempt but must maintain records of duty status.

Law enforcement drivers are exempt from hours-of-service regulations during an emergency or to restore the public peace.

New provision in Section 12815(c) allows any person who submits a change of address under Section 14600 to apply for a duplicate driver's license, and requires them to immediately destroy the old license with the prior mailing address. This creates a new infraction.

New definition of 'mutilated license' in Section 12815(d): a license damaged sufficiently to render any or all identity elements set forth in Sections 12800.5 and 12811 unreadable or unidentifiable through visual, mechanical, or electronic means.

New definition of 'emergency' for utility purposes: a sudden, unexpected occurrence involving clear and imminent danger demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of life, health, property, or essential public services. Includes fires, floods, earthquakes, riots, accidents, inclement weather, natural disasters, sabotage, or other occurrences interrupting delivery of essential services.

New Section 34501.2 establishes hours-of-service rules for intrastate commercial drivers: maximum 12 hours driving per work period (10 hours for tank vehicles over 500 gallons carrying flammable liquid), and maximum 80 on-duty hours in any consecutive 8 days.

Farm product transportation rules added: 16-hour driving limit after 8 consecutive hours off duty, and 112 on-duty hours in any consecutive 8-day period. Special situation farm products (fruit, tomatoes, sugar beets, grains, wine grapes, grape concentrate, cotton, nuts) may drive up to 12 hours during workdays of up to 16 hours for up to 28 days per year.

The state of emergency exception for exceeding maximum driving time (for refueling aircraft in emergency activities) no longer requires consistency with federal laws and regulations, and is no longer limited to drivers of tank vehicles with capacity over 500 gallons - it now applies to any driver operating within the state under a contract with the state or United States.

Section 34501.5 (school bus advisory committee) received minor technical changes: 'which' changed to 'that', and 'Office of Traffic Safety in the Business, Transportation and Housing' corrected to 'California Office of Traffic Safety in the Transportation Agency.'

New Section 4 provides that no state reimbursement is required under Article XIII B because the only local costs arise from creating a new crime or infraction. The fiscal note changed state-mandated local program from 'no' to 'yes.'

Header changed from Senate Bill enrolled format (with 'Passed the Senate' and 'Passed the Assembly' language) to authenticated chapter format with Chapter 417 designation and Governor approval date of October 6, 2025.

Page numbering and layout reformatted throughout from 'SB 506' pagination to 'Ch. 417' pagination, with text reflowed to fit new column widths.