Amended
IN
Senate
May 04, 2023 |
Amended
IN
Senate
April 27, 2023 |
Amended
IN
Senate
April 26, 2023 |
Introduced by Senator Padilla |
February 17, 2023 |
Existing law contains various provisions relating to franchise agreements between a local jurisdiction and a service provider for the provision of services such as utilities, waste hauling, and cable television.
This bill would prohibit any franchise contracts, licenses, or permits for solid waste handling services, as defined, entered into or amended by a local agency on or after January 1, 2024, from excusing the service provider from performance in the event of a labor dispute, as defined.
(a)To promote the public health, safety, and well-being, no franchise contract, license, or permit for solid waste handling services entered into or amended by a local agency on or after January 1, 2024, shall excuse the service provider from performance in the event of a labor dispute, as defined by clause (iii) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 527.3 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(b)For purposes of this section, “solid waste handling services” shall be defined by Section 40195 of the Public Resources Code.