Bill > SB703

This bill requires trucking companies and truck drivers operating at the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles to provide detailed information about their employment and operational status. Specifically, trucking companies must annually submit a worker's compensation insurance policy, the number of employee truck drivers, and a sworn statement about tax withholding. Independent truck drivers must provide proof of various permits, insurance, and registration documents. Beginning January 1, 2027, these ports must publish this information quarterly on their websites, including details such as truck ownership, entry times, and insurance information. The bill imposes significant civil penalties for providing false information ($20,000) or failing to report substantial changes in employment status ($5,000). The legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in port trucking operations, with a particular focus on distinguishing between employee and independent contractor classifications. The bill is specifically tailored to the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles due to their high volume of goods processing, and includes provisions for the Labor Commissioner to request additional truck-related information from the ports. The bill also addresses potential state mandate reimbursement, with certain costs potentially being exempt from reimbursement.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment, Transportation and Infrastructure

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