Post by pavel on Feb 18, 2016 7:40:24 GMT -6
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Senate has passed a revised bill regulating and creating a revenue stream from Uber, Lyft and any other online ride services operating in the state.
While the Senate voted 33-5 to approve House Bill 168 shortly after midnight, the measure still must go back to the House for concurrence before the Legislature adjourns at noon on Thursday.
That’s because the Senate Judiciary Committee made changes to the original House-approved bill on Wednesday morning.
The bill would make companies like Uber pay an annual $10,000 permit fee to the state’s Public Regulation Commission, which would have the authority to make rules and regulations for companies that connect consumers seeking a ride with a driver willing to provide it.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/725864/abqnewsseeker/senate-gives-green-light-to-uberlyft-bill-on-33-5-vote.html
While the Senate voted 33-5 to approve House Bill 168 shortly after midnight, the measure still must go back to the House for concurrence before the Legislature adjourns at noon on Thursday.
That’s because the Senate Judiciary Committee made changes to the original House-approved bill on Wednesday morning.
The bill would make companies like Uber pay an annual $10,000 permit fee to the state’s Public Regulation Commission, which would have the authority to make rules and regulations for companies that connect consumers seeking a ride with a driver willing to provide it.
Read more: www.abqjournal.com/725864/abqnewsseeker/senate-gives-green-light-to-uberlyft-bill-on-33-5-vote.html