1 TRACKED STATE LEGISLATION
as of March 21, 2024
Priority: (1) Sponsored
SB 536 (Rubio, D) Surplus state real property: Heman G Stark Youth Correctional Facility (as proposed to be amended).
Current Text: 01/03/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 01/03/2024
Status: 01/22/2024 - Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Summary: Existing law requires a state agency to review all proprietary state lands under its jurisdiction, as specified, to determine what land is in excess of its needs and to report on these lands to the Department of General Services (DGS). The law also prescribes a process for disposing of surplus state property. SB 536 authorizes the Director of DGS to sell or lease property known as the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Heman G Stark Youth Correctional Facility (Stark), located in the City of Chino, to the City at fair market value upon terms and conditions the Director determines are in the best interests of the State.
The bill authorizes the Director, notwithstanding those provisions, to sell the property below fair market value for purposes of providing housing to persons and families of low or moderate income, subject to reporting specified information 30 days before the sale to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees of the Legislature. (Amendment back to 2/14/23 language pending) Position: Support
Priority: (1) Sponsored
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
Priority: (3) Significant
AB 1034 (Wilson, D) Law enforcement: facial recognition and other biometric surveillance.
Current Text: 05/01/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 05/01/2023
Status: 09/14/2023 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(14). (Last location was INACTIVE FILE on 9/11/2023)(May be acted upon Jan 2024)
Summary: 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)
2 Position: Oppose
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1772 (Ramos, D) Theft.
Current Text: 02/01/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 02/01/2024
Status: 02/05/2024 - Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Summary: The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, enacted by Proposition 47, defines and bans shoplifting as an illegal act that cannot be prosecuted under any other legislation. It is defined as entering a commercial establishment with the intent to commit larceny during its operational hours. However, a proposed bill would revise this definition to require an intent to pilfer retail property. As per current law, individuals with a previous conviction for certain sex crimes can be charged with a felony for shoplifting or stealing property worth $950 or less. The proposed bill stipulates that those convicted of petty theft or shoplifting, who also have two or more prior convictions for certain theft-related offenses, would be liable to imprisonment in county jail for a duration ranging from one year to three years. The existing law also allows for a charge of grand theft if the property stolen surpasses $950 across several related but distinct acts. The new bill supports the legislative findings that if the value of the stolen items exceeds $950 across related thefts, they can be collectively considered for prosecution under grand theft. Finally, the bill specifies that its provisions would only become effective after being approved by the voters, and proposes a submission to voters for approval at the next statewide general election. (Based on 02/01/2024 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Public Safety
AB 2034 (Rodriguez, D) Crimes: loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense.
Current Text: 02/01/2024 - Introduced HTML PDF
Status: 03/07/2024 - In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Summary: The current legislation, valid until the 1st of January, 2023, considers loitering in public places with the intent to engage in prostitution, a misdemeanor crime. A newly proposed bill would perpetuate this notion, maintaining the act as a misdemeanor and inducing other corresponding changes. This proposal can be viewed as creating a new crime, thereby mandating a state-enforced local program. (Based on 02/01/2024 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Public Safety
SB 50 (Bradford, D) Vehicles: enforcement.
Current Text: 09/07/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 09/07/2023
Status: 09/14/2023 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(14). (Last location was INACTIVE FILE on 9/14/2023)(May be acted upon Jan 2024)
3 Summary: 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)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1034 (Seyarto, R) California Public Records Act: state of emergency.
Current Text: 02/06/2024 - Introduced HTML PDF
Status: 03/20/2024 - Set for hearing April 2.
Summary: In California, there is a law called the Public Records Act that states that state and local agencies must make their records available for public inspection. Within 10 days of a request for a copy of records, the agency must determine if the records are publicly available and inform the requester of their decision. In certain circumstances, this time limit can be extended by up to 14 days. This bill proposes to extend that time limit in cases where there is a state of emergency declared by the Governor, which has affected the agency's ability to respond to requests due to reduced staffing or closure of facilities. Additionally, the California Constitution requires local agencies to follow any new laws related to public records or open meetings, as long as the law furthers the purpose of ensuring public access. This bill also includes findings that support the need for such laws to protect the public's interest. (Based on 02/06/2024 text) Position: Support
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Legal and Records Management
Priority: (4) Standard
AB 296 (Rodriguez, D) Office of Emergency Services: 9-1-1 Public Education Campaign.
Current Text: 06/29/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/29/2023
Status: 09/01/2023 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(11). (Last location was APPR.
SUSPENSE FILE on 8/14/2023)(May be acted upon Jan 2024) Summary: This bill establishes the 911 Public Education Campaign which is administered by the Office of Emergency Services within the Office of the Governor. This campaign has the goals of educating the public on when to use 911 for various emergencies, reducing unnecessary calls to 911 call centers, and reducing delays in the 911 system. The campaign focuses on giving local public agencies the ability to tailor the message to their specific area, including incorporating social media, and distributing the message to the public via local public agency channels. (Based on 06/29/2023 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
4 SB 94 (Cortese, D) Recall and resentencing: special circumstances.
Current Text: 09/07/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 09/07/2023
Status: 09/14/2023 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(14). (Last location was INACTIVE FILE on 9/14/2023)(May be acted upon Jan 2024)
Summary: 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)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 690 (Rubio, D) Domestic violence.
Current Text: 02/16/2023 - Introduced HTML PDF
Status: 09/01/2023 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(a)(11). (Last location was APPR.
SUSPENSE FILE on 8/16/2023)(May be acted upon Jan 2024) Summary: 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)
Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
AB 1505 (Rodriguez, D) Seismic retrofitting: soft story multifamily housing.
Current Text: 07/03/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/03/2023
Status: 09/14/2023 - Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator McGuire.
Summary: 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 5 Program and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities to support this program. (Based on 07/03/2023 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
Total Measures: 10
Total Tracking Forms: 10