This resolution seeks to give local communities in California the authority to decide through a vote whether autonomous vehicles can operate in their areas. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.
Resolution urging the California State Legislature and the Governor of California to allow local communities the right to vote on whether autonomous vehicles can operate in their counties.
How it got here
The resolution urging local voting rights on autonomous vehicle operations originated from concerns raised by the public and previous legislative attempts in California.
The California State Legislature considered Senate Bill 915, which aimed to grant local governments regulatory control over autonomous vehicles, but it failed to pass due to concerns about cross-jurisdictional operations.
Following a power outage that caused Waymo autonomous vehicles to gridlock traffic in San Francisco, public outcry grew regarding the lack of transparency and control over these vehicles.
Supervisor Jackie Fielder introduced the resolution urging the California State Legislature and the Governor to allow local communities the right to vote on whether autonomous vehicles can operate in their counties.
The resolution was transferred for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board received 26 letters from the public supporting the resolution, highlighting ongoing concerns about autonomous vehicle operations.
The resolution is currently pending committee action within the Board of Supervisors.
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