Resolution 17-043 Opposing SB 14 HB 132 Regulating Transportation Network Companies and Drivers

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

Mayor/Council

RESOLUTION 17-043

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOMER CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING SB 14 AND HB 132 PROHIBITING MUNICIPALITIES FROM REGULATING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND THEIR DRIVERS.

WHEREAS, SB 14 and HB 132 prohibit municipalities from regulating transportation network companies and their drivers; and 

WHEREAS, The City of Homer regulates chauffeur licenses through HCC 8.12.200- HCC 8.12.710  requiring a license fee of $150, a background check, physical, vehicle inspection and proof on commercial insurance; and

WHEREAS, SB 14 and HB 132 removes local control and puts enforcement in the hands of the State without ensuring the regulatory capacity to implement adequate oversight; and

WHEREAS, The City of Homer does not oppose ‘transportation network companies’ but believes that regulating local transportation is a local issue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Homer opposes SB 14 and HB 132 unless amended to give municipalities local control to regulate transportation network companies.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council on this 24th day of April, 2017.

CITY OF HOMER

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BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: N/A