be the intent of the General Assembly that a Commonwealth
agency, its officials and employees, acting within the scope of
their duties and in accordance with section 3317 or 8502, shall
continue to enjoy sovereign immunity and official immunity and
remain immune from suits. A claim against the Commonwealth and
its officials and employees shall be brought only in the manner,
in the court and in the cases as directed under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch.
85 (relating to matters affecting government units).
ยง 8504. Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee.
(a) Establishment.--The Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory
Committee is established under the jurisdiction of the
department.
(b) Composition.--The advisory committee shall consist of
not more than 21 members. The members shall be as follows:
(1) The secretary, who shall chair the advisory
committee.
(2) The Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police.
(3) The Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission.
(4) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the
Transportation Committee of the Senate.
(5) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the
Transportation Committee of the House of Representatives.
(6) Not more than 14 members of the public, appointed by
the Secretary of Transportation, that may include a diverse
group of representatives, including, but not limited to,
business, academia, local authorities, insurance, safety
advocates, consumer advocates, engineers, labor
organizations, environmental experts, and other members
determined to be appropriate by the Secretary of
Transportation.
(7) Each member under paragraphs (2), (3), (4) and (5)
may designate an alternate to serve in the member's stead.
The member shall notify the chairperson in writing of the
designation.
(c) Terms.--The terms of each member appointed by the
Secretary of Transportation shall be for three years. A member
of the advisory committee may be reappointed for additional
terms. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for
the unexpired term and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(d) Powers and duties.--The powers and duties of the
advisory committee shall be to advise and consult the Governor,
the secretary and the General Assembly on all aspects of highly
automated vehicles and may do any of the following, including,
but not limited to:
(1) Develop technical guidance.
(2) Evaluate best practices.
(3) Recommend legislation and policy.
(4) Engage in continued research and evaluation of the
technology necessary to ensure safe testing, deployment and
continued innovation in this Commonwealth.
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