HB4228 S JUD AMT

Kleeh 7824

The Committee on the Judiciary moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

Eng. Com. Sub. for House Bill 4228--A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article designated §17-29-1, §17-29-2, §17-29-3, §17-29-4, §17-29-5, §17-29-6, §17-29-7, §17-29-8, §17-29-9, §17-29-10, §17-29-11, §17-29-12, §17-29-13, §17-29-14, §17-29-15, §17-29-16, §17-29-17, §17-29-18 and §17-29-19, all relating to transportation network companies; providing definitions; declaring not common carriers, taxi cabs or for-hire vehicle services; requiring permits from the Division of Motor Vehicles for TNCs to operate in the state; outlining requirements for such permits including payment of an annual permit fee; requiring an agent for service of process; providing for fare collection, identification of TNC vehicles and drivers, and electronic receipts; requiring financial responsibility and disclosure thereof; providing for different level of financial responsibility based on circumstances; requiring disclosures of financial responsibility to TNC drivers; allowing automobile insurers to exclude certain coverages; defining the relationship between drivers and transportation network companies; providing that workers compensation coverage not required under certain circumstances; requiring transportation network companies to adopt a policy of zero tolerance of alcohol or drug use for drivers; requiring for certain record keeping practices; providing requirements for drivers; requiring background checks and other requirements before drives may accept trip requests for TNCs; establishing criteria which disqualify persons from acting as TNC drivers; requiring vehicle inspections; requiring transportation network companies to adopt policies prohibiting solicitation or acceptance of cash payments and a policy of nondiscrimination; prohibiting additional charges for providing services to persons with physical disabilities; requiring customer records to be kept; prescribing certain tax requirements, limitations and exemptions; and prohibiting certain political subdivisions from imposition of licensure or other requirements or fees.

Adopted

Rejected