Measure Author Topic Current Text
Version Location Bill Summary Position
AB 40 Rodriguez, D Emergency medical services. 09/01/2023 - Amended PDF
09/07/2023 -
Assembly
CONCURRENCE
This bill would create an electronic signature system and standardize ambulance patient offload times by July 1, 2024. Also, hospitals with emergency departments would have to develop an offload time reduction protocol by September 1, 2024 and file it with the state authorities. The California Emergency Medical Services Authority would monitor and report monthly ambulance patient offload time data and oversee other new program requirements from December 31, 2024. Violations of the act wo,uld be considered misdemeanors. This bill would create a state-mandated local program, however no reimbursement is required from the state. (Based on 09/01/2023 text) Support
AB 55 Rodriguez, D Medi-Cal: workforce
adjustment for ground
ambulance transports.
04/27/2023 -
Amended PDF
05/19/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
The Medi-Cal program provides health care services to low-income individuals, and is partly funded by the federal Medicaid program. This bill would establish an additional payment for services provided by ground ambulance transport, with the rate varying depending on the point of pickup and whether the service was for an emergency or non- emergency. Providers who meet the workforce standards - such as emergency medical dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and registered nurses - set by the State Department of Health Care Services would receive the payment. The bill would authorize the department to recoup payments from providers who don't meet the standards and would condition requiring the payment on receiving necessary federal approvals. There is no required reimbursement for local agencies and school districts for this bill. (Based on 04/27/2023 text)
Support
AB 97 Rodriguez, D Firearms: unserialized
firearms.
09/01/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/06/2023 -
Assembly
CONCURRENCE
Under existing law, people who build or assemble guns are required to have a unique identifying mark from the Department of Justice and must put it on the gun. It is also against the law to manufacture or assemble a gun without a minimum state or federal serial number or identifying mark. Someone who knowingly possesses a gun without either of these is committing a misdemeanor. This bill would require the Department of Justice to keep track of the number and details of arrests for violating these rules until Jan 1, 2033. Starting July 1, 2025, this would include an annual report with the data they collect. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Support
AB 250 Rodriguez, D State highways: State Route
83: reduction.
01/18/2023 -
Introduced PDF
09/05/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
The existing law gives the Department of Transportation control over all state highways.
The law also determines the routes that these highways take and the process for officially adopting them. The law also lets the state relinquish certain parts of the highways to local areas and designates a certain stretch of State Route 83 from Route 71 to Route 10 near the City of Upland. This bill would allow the state to additionally relinquish a portion of this stretch of State Route 83 to the City of Chino and would also set conditions for if/when this happens. (Based on 01/18/2023 text) Support
(Chino
Sponsored)
AB 257 Hoover, R Encampments: penalties. 02/23/2023 -
Amended PDF
04/28/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
Under existing law, it is a misdemeanor crime if someone lodges in a place without permission, or willfully and maliciously obstructs the free movement of people in a public place. This bill would make it an infraction or misdemeanor if someone camps in a street, sidewalk, or public property within 500 feet of a school, daycare center, playground, or youth center. If someone is charged with this misdemeanor, they may be eligible for a diversion program, such as a mental health or court-initiated diversion program. The state will not have to provide reimbursement for this bill. (Based on 02/23/2023 text)
Support if
amended
AB 335 Alanis, R Retail theft. 03/09/2023 -
Amended PDF
05/19/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
This bill constantly updates existing law to keep up with organized retail thefts. It requires the state and local law enforcement to collect and provide data on retail theft to the Milton Marks “Little Hoover” Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy. The commission is required to submit a report to the Legislature that describes the reported retail thefts by January 1, 2026. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, then reimbursement for those costs will be made. (Based on 03/09/2023 text) Pending
AB 367 Maienschein, DControlled substances:
enhancements.
03/22/2023 -
Amended PDF
05/19/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
This bill states that if a person sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away fentanyl or a related substance and that person suffers a significant or substantial physical injury as a result, then the person who sold, furnished, administered, or gave away the substance can get an added sentence of 3-5 years in state prison. This does not apply to juvenile offenders. This bill also specifies that the state of California does not have to reimburse local agencies for this program. (Based on 03/22/2023 text) Support
AB 474 Rodriguez, D State Threat Assessment
Center: transnational
criminal organizations.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced PDF
09/05/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
This bill would find the State Threat Assessment Center (STAC), which provides California's leadership and public safety community with strategic threat analysis and situational awareness reports, to be the state's primary fusion center and would require the STAC to prioritize efforts to disrupt drug trafficking organizations that pose a threat to California. Additionally, the bill would require the STAC to support state and local interagency task forces to combat illegal opioid trafficking in California and would prepare and disseminate intelligence products for use by public safety entities and other authorized users. (Based on 02/07/2023 text)
Support
AB 480 Ting, D Surplus land. 07/03/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/05/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
This bill would expand requirements for the disposal of surplus land by a local agency, which involves land being declared either surplus land or exempt surplus land (land that can be excluded from certain requirements). It would also exempt a local agency in certain instances from making a declaration at a public meeting for land that is exempt surplus land. Additionally, it would modify the definition of "exempt surplus land" for surplus land for housing purposes by removing the requirement to put it out to open competitive bid, and add certain requirements concerning the development and restrictions. Finally, the bill would impose a penalty if a local agency does not follow certain provisions and would require reimbursement from the state if the Commission on State Mandates determined that the state mandated certain costs. (Based on 07/03/2023 text)
Oppose
AB 1034 Wilson, D Law enforcement: facial
recognition and other
biometric surveillance.
05/01/2023 -
Amended PDF
06/21/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
This bill would establish new policies and procedures to ensure that body-worn cameras worn by peace officers are used properly. It requires all law enforcement agencies, departments, or entities to consider best practices when establishing policies for body- worn cameras. It would also prohibit any biometric surveillance systems or other data- collection technology from being used with officer cameras. Furthermore, it grants people the right to sue any law enforcement agency or officer who violates this prohibition. These provisions currently expire on January 1, 2027. (Based on 05/01/2023 text)
Oppose
AB 1484 Zbur, D Temporary public
employees.
09/01/2023 -
Amended HTML
PDF
09/05/2023 -
Senate THIRD
READING
The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act authorizes public employees to form their own employee organizations for representation in labor relations. Under this act, matters relating to employment conditions and employer-employee relations, excepting services or activities provided by law, must be included in the scope of representation. This bill would require temporary employees who are hired to do the same work as permanent employees, to be automatically included in the same bargaining unit upon request of the recognized employee organization. Complaints alleging violations of this bill’s provisions must be processed as unfair practice charges. The bill would not require the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts as mandated by the state.
However, they may pursue available remedies in order to seek reimbursement for these costs. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Oppose
AB 1505 Rodriguez, D Seismic retrofitting: soft
story multifamily housing.
07/03/2023 -
Amended PDF
08/24/2023 -
Senate
THIRD READING
Existing law in California creates the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP), which provide financial assistance to owners of soft story multifamily housing that is at risk of collapse in earthquakes. A fund of $250 million from the state's General Fund was set up to support the Seismic Retrofitting Program for Soft Story Multifamily Housing, but this bill would remove the requirement for this appropriation and instead allow the Office of Emergency Services to use federal funds from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities to support this program. (Based on 07/03/2023 text) Support
SB 4 Wiener, D Planning and zoning:
housing development:
higher education institutions
and religious institutions.
09/01/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/07/2023 -
Senate
CONCURRENCE
This bill would allow certain housing development projects to be approved without having to go through the usual approval process as long as they meet certain restrictions, such as having 100% of the units be affordable to lower income households and being located within walking distance of public transport. The bill would also provide for a streamlining of the approval process and prohibit the local government from using design reviews to obstruct or delay the approval. The bill would be in effect until 2036 and would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Oppose
SB 20 Rubio, D Joint powers agreements:
regional housing trusts.
09/01/2023 -
Chaptered PDF
08/22/2023 -
Senate
CHAPTERED
The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes two or more public agencies to join together to exercise their common powers. This bill would allow two or more local agencies, as well as a federally recognized tribal government, to create a regional housing trust. This trust would help fund housing to assist the homeless and those of extremely low, very low, and low income. The trust would be led by a board of directors, consisting of at least five people, and would be allowed to fund projects, accept financing and funds, and issue bonds. They would also be required to follow certain financial reporting and auditing requirements. (Based on 09/01/2023 text)
Support
SB 31 Jones, R Encampments: sensitive
areas: penalties.
03/22/2023 -
Amended PDF
04/28/2023 -
Senate
2 YEAR
This bill would prohibit a person from sitting, lying, sleeping, or placing personal property on any street sidewalk or other public right-of-way within 1000 feet of a sensitive area, such as an intersection or school, as defined. A violation of this prohibition would be considered a public nuisance, and can be abated and prevented as provided by law. A violation could be charged as either a misdemeanor or an infraction.
In order to enforce these rules, the prosecutor must provide at least 72 hours of notice before commencing any action. This bill would also prohibit the state from being required to reimburse for costs associated with enforcing these rules. (Based on 03/22/2023 text)
Support if
amended
SB 50 Bradford, D Vehicles: enforcement. 09/07/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/05/2023 -
Assembly
THIRD READING
This bill proposes to change existing law by prohibiting a police officer from making a stop or detaining a person for a minor infraction (like a traffic violation) unless they have a separate independent ground for doing so. It also would allow police officers to send out citations and warnings to vehicle or bicycle owners if they can identify the owner but don’t have grounds to stop them. Additionally, it authorizes local authorities to enforce Vehicle Code violations without involving a peace officer. This proposed change in the law is subject to the passage of two other bills (AB 436 and AB 825). (Based on 09/07/2023 text)
Oppose
SB 55 Umberg, D Vehicles: catalytic converters. 09/07/2023 - Enrollment PDF
09/07/2023 -
Senate
ENROLLMENT
This bill would require core recyclers that accept or sell used catalytic converters to keep specific records about sales and purchases, and they would have to provide payment in the form of a check, credit card, or other traceable form of payment other than cash. It would also be illegal for motor vehicle dealers or retailers to sell new or used vehicles with catalytic converters that aren't marked with the vehicle identification number. This is punishable as an infraction, but vehicles purchased from a dealer outside of California that doesn't have a warranty service facility in the state would be exempt until 2025.
This bill would create a new infraction and could require the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts. However, no reimbursement is necessary for this bill. (Based on 07/05/2023 text)
Support
SB 94 Cortese, D Recall and resentencing:
special circumstances.
09/07/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/05/2023 -
Assembly
THIRD READING
This bill would allow people convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, before the June 5, 1990, statewide primary election to petition the court for a court case re-hearing if they have served at least 25 years in custody. The court would consider mitigating circumstances presented by the petitioner and to look at changes in law that would reduce sentences or allow for judicial discretion. Victims of the crime would also be entitled to receive notice of all proceedings and specified rights under the Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Marsy's Law). (Based on 09/07/2023 text)
Oppose
SB 316 Niello, R Shoplifting: increased
penalties for prior crimes.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced PDF
05/19/2023 -
Senate
2 YEAR
Proposition 47 lessened punishment for petty theft and defined shoplifting as entering a shop with intent to steal when the value of the property was not more than $950. This bill strengthens punishment for those who have been convicted three or more times of petty theft, grand theft, or certain other crimes, and those previously convicted of a serious or violent felony. This could include additional jail time up to one year or eighteen months, depending on the situation. This bill also calls for the provisions of the law to be put to a veto referendum on the November 5, 2024 statewide general election. (Based on 02/06/2023 text)
Support
SB 423 Wiener, D Land use: streamlined
housing approvals:
multifamily housing
developments.
09/01/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/07/2023 -
Senate
DESK
This bill would authorize the Department of General Services to act in the place of a locality or local government when it comes to applications for a development that meet specified objective planning standards. This bill would allow for a streamlined ministerial approval process when it comes to applications for developments that meet the objective planning standards and removes the prohibition of development in a coastal zone. It modify other objective planning standards, including providing an alternative definition for affordable rent, deleting the objective planning standards requiring a skilled and trained workforce be used, and would remove the authorization to conduct public oversight of the development. This bill would require approval from the local government if the local planning director determines the development is consistent with the objective planning standards. It would require departments of the local government that are required to issue an approval of the development to meet the above-described streamlined approval requirements. It requires a local government to provide a public meeting for the public and the local government to comment on a development proposed in certain census tracts. It authorizes design review to be conducted by the local government. It states that this bill addresses a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair. (Based on 09/01/2023 text) Oppose unless
amended
SB 459 Rubio, D Domestic violence:
restraining orders.
08/31/2023 -
Amended PDF
09/07/2023 -
Senate
CONCURRENCE
This law allows people to go to a civil court to file a restraining order against someone who is attacking, stalking, or threatening them. The restraining order can be valid for up to 5 years, and can even be renewed to last for more years or even permanently. This bill would require the court system to put forms in place for people to request modifications of their existing restraining orders by 2025. (Based on 08/31/2023 text) Support
SB 536 Rubio, D Surplus state real property:
Herman G. Stark Youth
Correctional Facility.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced PDF
02/22/2023 -
Senate
G.O.
This bill would allow the Director of General Services to sell or lease a certain piece of property owned by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to the City of Chino at fair market value. The proceeds from the sale or lease would be used to make bond payments and cover other necessary costs. In some cases, the Director could choose to sell the property below fair market value in order to provide housing to low or moderate income persons and families. The net proceeds from the sale would be deposited into a continuously appropriated fund. This bill would also exempt the sale from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Based on 02/14/2023 text) Support
(Chino
Sponsored)
SB 690 Rubio, D Domestic violence. 02/16/2023 -
Introduced PDF
09/01/2023 -
Assembly
2 YEAR
This law states that if someone inflicts bodily harm on their spouse, former spouse, or certain other specified victims, they can be punished with up to four years in a state prison, one year in a county jail, a fine of up to $6,000, or both the jail time and the fine.
Normally, prosecution for this crime must take place within five years of the offense, but this bill would extend that to fifteen years. This bill would apply to offenses committed on or after January 1, 2024 and offenses for which the statute of limitations was still in effect before January 1, 2024. The bill also states that California does not have to reimburse local agencies and school districts for any costs imposed by this new law. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
Support
SB 747 Caballero, D Land use: surplus land. 09/08/2023 - Amended PDF
09/05/2023 -
Assembly
THIRD READING
This bill would change existing laws related to disposing of surplus land owned by a local agency, such as county, city, or school district. The existing law defines "surplus land" as land that is formally declared to be no longer necessary for the agency's use.
Agency use includes land used under a planned written board as well as land disposed of to support agency work or operations. It can also include land used for specified developments, as long as certain requirements are met. This bill would change the definition of "dispose" for these purposes to mean the sale of the property or a lease of any surplus property entered into on or after 2024, as long as certain circumstances are met. It would also add new categories of exempt surplus land, such as land owned by public-use airports or transferred to a community trust. This bill would also provide more clarity on what is considered participating in negotiations and require the Department of Housing and Community Development to maintain information related to local agencies and housing sponsors. Finally, this bill would make changes to the penalties associated with violations of the law and specify how local agencies can comply with the law's mandates. (Based on 09/08/2023 text) Support