Tracked State Legislation Page 1 9/11/24
Tracked Legislation by Measure
As of September 11, 2024
AB 40 (Rodriguez, D) Emergency medical services.
Current Text: 10/13/2023 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 09/01/2023
Status: 10/13/2023 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 793, Statutes of 2023.
Summary: This bill requires the Emergency Medical Services Authority to develop and implement an electronic signature, an audit tool, and other changes related to ambulance patient offload time. It also requires every local EMS agency to develop a standard for offload time, and for every general acute care hospital with an emergency department to develop a protocol for offload time also. The bill also imposes penalties for violations of the act or regulations. Finally, this bill specifies that no local agencies or school districts are required to be reimbursed for costs mandated by the state. (Based on 10/13/2023 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 55 (Rodriguez, D) Medi-Cal: workforce adjustment for ground ambulance transports.
Current Text: 04/27/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/27/2023
Status: 02/01/2024 - From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Summary: 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) Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
AB 97 (Rodriguez, D) Firearms: unserialized firearms.
Current Text: 09/26/2023 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 09/01/2023
Status: 09/26/2023 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 233, Statutes of 2023.
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Summary: Under current law, people who manufacture or assemble a firearm without a serial number are required to apply to the Department of Justice for a unique mark of identification, which must then be affixed to the firearm. It is against the law to make or help someone make a firearm without a state or federal serial number or mark of identification. If someone knowingly possesses a firearm without a serial number or mark, they can face criminal charges. This bill would require the Department of Justice to collect and report data about arrests made for violations of the law from now until 2033. They would also have to prepare and distribute a report about the data they've collected starting in 2025 and every year afterwards. (Based on 09/26/2023 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (3) Significant
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: 08/15/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(14). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 8/9/2024)
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
AB 316 (Aguiar-Curry, D
) Vehicles: autonomous vehicles.
Current Text: 09/22/2023 - Vetoed HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/24/2023
Status: 03/03/2024 - Last day to consider Governor's veto pursuant to Joint Rule 58.5.
Summary: This bill requires manufacturers of autonomous vehicles which weigh 10,001 pounds (or more) to report certain collisions to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill would also prohibit the operation of these vehicles without a human safety operator. It also requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature by January 1 2029 (or 5 years after commencement of testing) to evaluate the performance of autonomous vehicle technology and its impact on public safety and employment in the transportation sector. (Based on 09/12/2023 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 367 (Maienschein, D
) Controlled substances: enhancements.
Current Text: 03/22/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 03/22/2023
Status: 02/01/2024 - From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Summary: 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)
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Position: Support
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
AB 797 (Weber, D) Local government: police review boards.
Current Text: 01/03/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 01/03/2024
Status: 02/01/2024 - From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Summary: This bill requires cities and counties to create an independent commission on law enforcement officer practices by January 1 2026. The commission can investigate any complaints from the public about an officer and make a report with its findings and a recommended action for the governing body to take regarding the officer. The state may provide reimbursement for these costs to local agencies in some cases. (Based on 01/03/2024 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 817 (Pacheco, D
) Open meetings: teleconferencing: subsidiary body.
Current Text: 05/29/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 05/29/2024
Status: 07/02/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(13). (Last location was L. GOV. on 5/1/2024)
Summary: The Ralph M. Brown Act stipulates that legislative bodies of local agencies must publicly notify about their meetings, allow public attendance unless a secret meeting is authorized, and adhere to certain requisites for teleconferencing. During teleconferencing, a majority of the legislating body should be within the jurisdiction of the local agency. The law permits alternative teleconferencing rules during emergencies and, until January 1, 2026, in specific scenarios. These situations demand unique requirements for transparency, agenda-setting, and public involvement when employing such teleconferencing provisions. A new bill, valid until January 1, 2026, permits a subsidiary body to use congruent teleconferencing rules, imposing requirements for notifications, agenda and public participation. The bill mandates the agency to assign at least one staff member at a designated physical site during the meeting, and the members of the subsidiary body must appear visibly on camera during the public portion of a web-accessible meeting. (Based on 05/29/2024 text)
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Governance
AB 1034 (Grayson, D
) Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004: exemption: construction industry employees.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/21/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.
Summary: The Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) allows employees to file civil lawsuits on behalf of themselves and other employees for violations of the Labor Code that result in civil penalties. The act, with specified conditions, exempts construction industry employees working under a collective bargaining agreement from PAGA provisions until January 1, 2028. This exemption applies to agreements made before January 1, 2025, that cover wages, hours, conditions, overtime premium rates, and minimum hourly pay at least 30% above the state minimum wage. A proposed bill seeks to extend this exemption until January 1, 2038. (Based on 09/05/2024 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Public Safety
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AB 1303 (Rodriguez, D) California Emergency Services Act: disaster preparedness.
Current Text: 02/16/2023 - Introduced HTML PDF
Status: 02/01/2024 - From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Summary: The California Emergency Services Act establishes the Office of Emergency Services, which is responsible for the state’s emergency and disaster response services. This includes natural, technological, and human-induced disasters.
This bill would require the California State Warning Center within the Office of Emergency Services to develop a process for private-sector fuel transporters to voluntarily share information for the purpose of providing fuel to local and state public- safety agencies actively involved in responding to or recovering from a disaster. (Based on 02/16/2023 text) Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1318 (Rivas, Luz, D) California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: residential projects.
Current Text: 02/16/2023 - Introduced HTML PDF
Status: 07/02/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(13). (Last location was E.Q. on 6/7/2024)
Summary: CEQA is a law in California that require a lead agency to prepare a report to assess how a project, such as a housing construction, will impact the environment. If the lead agency decides that the project will not have a significant effect, a negative declaration is made; if revisions in the project may avoid or mitigate the effect, a mitigated negative declaration is issued. Currently, a residential project on an urbanized infill site that is not more than 4 acres in total area is exempt from CEQA requirements. This bill expands this exemption such that a project not more than 5 acres in total area would qualify for the exemption. Additionally, a lead agency approving a qualified residential project must file a notice of exemption with the Office of Planning and Research. This will impose a cost on local agencies, but the California Constitution requires that the state reimburse local agencies and school districts for these costs. This bill states that no reimbursement is required by it. (Based on 02/16/2023 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 1505 (Rodriguez, D) California Earthquake Authority: closed meetings.
Current Text: 09/04/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/20/2024
Status: 08/30/2024 - From committee: That the Senate amendments be concurred in. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (August 30).
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.).
Summary: The Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act mandates that state body meetings be open to the public, with certain exceptions for closed sessions. The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) operates under the Insurance Commissioner and a 3-member governing board to offer residential earthquake insurance, with advice from an appointed advisory panel.
This bill introduces an exception allowing the CEA's governing board or advisory panel to hold closed sessions for discussions about rates, reinsurance, and strategy if public sessions would harm the CEA's position. Such closed sessions require a two-thirds vote of present members after public input on the appropriateness of closing the session. Post-closed session, the board or panel must reconvene in open session, disclosing that a closed session occurred. For closed sessions exceeding two hours, the public must be reasonably notified before returning to open session. The bill includes legislative findings to justify the need for these exceptions in accordance with constitutional requirements. (Based on 09/04/2024 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
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AB 1708 (Muratsuchi, D) Theft.
Current Text: 04/12/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/12/2023
Status: 02/01/2024 - From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Summary: Proposition 47 is a law that makes shoplifting a misdemeanor and limits how much stolen property can be charged as theft, with no jail time for most cases. This bill would refine the definition of shoplifting and certain offenses, such as theft of a firearm, vehicle, identity theft, or credit card fraud, would be excluded from the provisions of the law. If a person has committed two or more prior convictions for specified theft-related offenses, they would be punished by up to a year in county jail. The bill also provides for a diversion program administered by local prosecutors, probation departments, or other entities for people who commit repeat theft offenses. This bill would need to be approved by voters before becoming effective. (Based on 04/12/2023 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1772 (Ramos, D) Theft.
Current Text: 04/03/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/03/2024
Status: 05/16/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(8). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 4/24/2024)
Summary: In basic terms, the current law says that stealing property, money, or labor is a crime. The severity of the punishment depends on the value of the stolen items. If the value is under $950, it is considered petty theft and punishable by a fine and misdemeanor charge. If the value is over $950, it is considered grand theft and can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. A new bill would require the government to keep track of how many people are convicted of theft from retail stores during the COVID-19 pandemic and report it to the Legislature by 2026. (Based on 04/03/2024 text) Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1779 (Irwin, D) Theft: jurisdiction.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/29/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 165, Statutes of 2024
Summary: Existing law defines theft types such as petty theft, grand theft, and shoplifting, along with robbery and burglary.
It specifies jurisdiction rules for prosecuting theft by fraud, organized retail theft, and receiving stolen property. The jurisdiction includes where the theft or receipt occurred, where the merchandise was recovered, or where the defendant acted to promote or aid the theft offense. Currently, these jurisdiction rules only apply to criminal actions brought by the Attorney General. The proposed bill removes this limitation, allowing any party to bring a criminal action under these jurisdiction rules if multiple offenses by the same defendant occur in different jurisdictions. It allows for such actions in any of the relevant jurisdictions, given a consolidation hearing occurs. Prosecution must present written evidence of agreement from all district attorneys in the counties with jurisdiction over the offenses. Offenses from jurisdictions without this agreement must be returned to their original jurisdiction. (Based on 08/16/2024 text) Position: Oppose unless amended
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1794 (McCarty, D) Crimes: larceny.
Current Text: 04/11/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 04/11/2024
Status: 08/15/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(14). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 8/5/2024)
Summary: This text explains a current law called the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, which was approved by the voters in 2014. This law states that stealing money, labor, or property worth less than $950 is considered petty theft and is punished as a misdemeanor. However, if the stolen property is worth more than $950, it is considered grand theft and can be punished as a misdemeanor or a felony. This law also clarifies that if someone commits multiple thefts totaling more than $950, they can be charged with grand theft even if the thefts occurred in different places or from different victims. The text also mentions a new bill that would allow counties to have a program where retailers can submit information about thefts directly to the district attorney through an online portal. This bill also requires participating counties to evaluate the program and report back to certain committees. (Based on 04/11/2024 text) Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1802 (Jones-Sawyer, D
) Crimes: organized theft.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/29/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 166, Statutes of 2024
Summary: Current law, effective until January 1, 2026, defines organized retail theft as a crime committed by individuals working together to steal merchandise from physical stores or online marketplaces with the intent to sell or return it for value. It can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony. This includes stealing, receiving, or possessing stolen goods, or coordinating and managing theft activities. The proposed bill seeks to make these provisions permanent. Additionally, it would indefinitely extend the operation of the regional property crimes task force coordinated by the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Justice, which assists local law enforcement in areas with high property crime rates. The California Constitution mandates state reimbursement to local agencies for certain state-imposed costs, but this bill specifies that no reimbursement is needed under these circumstances. (Based on 08/16/2024 text) Position: Oppose unless amended
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1814 (Ting, D) Law enforcement agencies: facial recognition technology.
Current Text: 06/12/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/12/2024
Status: 08/15/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(14). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 8/5/2024)
Summary: Existing law regulates state and local law enforcement in areas such as the selection and training of peace officers, record maintenance and release, use of force, and use of certain equipment. Previous law, valid until January 1, 2023, banned the use of real-time facial recognition technology (FRT) with body-worn cameras by law enforcement. A new bill prohibits law enforcement from using an FRT-generated match as the sole basis for establishing probable cause for an arrest or search. It also bars judges from issuing warrants solely based on an FRT match. The bill allows courts to award damages up to $25,000 and reasonable attorney's fees to individuals affected by violations of these provisions. (Based on 06/12/2024 text)
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1820 (Schiavo, D
) Housing development projects: applications: fees and exactions.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/20/2024
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Status: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Summary: Existing law mandates that a city or county must consider an applicant's preliminary application for a housing development project as submitted once they provide specific information about the proposed project. This project is then subject to the ordinances, policies, and standards effective at the time of the application's submission. The bill would allow a developer to request an estimate of preliminary fees and exactions, which the city, county, or related agencies must provide within 30 business days. This estimate is solely for informational purposes and does not affect actual fees or payment timelines. Additionally, existing law requires a public agency to determine and notify the completeness of a development application within 30 calendar days. The proposed bill stipulates that after the project's final approval, an itemized list and good faith estimate of all fees and exactions must be provided within 30 business days. For fees from other agencies, the developer must request the information, which must be supplied within the same timeframe. This list is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The bill also clarifies that cities, counties, or special districts with internet websites must post current fee schedules and an archive of relevant studies. It specifies that these requirements do not impose additional obligations on developers and clarifies that non-response to fee-related requests carries no consequences. The bill claims that these changes address statewide concerns and apply to all cities, including charter cities. By increasing local government responsibilities, the bill imposes a state-mandated program but states that no reimbursement is required for specified reasons. (Based on 08/29/2024 text)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 1831 (Berman, D
) Crimes: child pornography.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/28/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.
Summary: Existing law prohibits producing, distributing, or possessing content depicting minors engaged in sexual conduct. This includes enhanced penalties if such offenses are committed using government property. The bill expands these prohibitions to include digitally altered or AI-generated content depicting minors in sexual conduct. This expansion constitutes a state-mandated local program. Though the California Constitution requires reimbursement to local agencies for certain state mandates, this bill specifies that no reimbursement is necessary for this act. The bill will only take effect if SB 1381 is enacted by January 1, 2025. (Based on 09/05/2024 text) Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1845 (Alanis, R) Crimes: Grant program for identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting resale of stolen property.
Current Text: 02/21/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 02/21/2024
Status: 05/16/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(8). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 4/24/2024)
Summary: This text discusses an existing law that was updated by the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. This law makes it a crime to buy, receive, conceal, sell, or withhold property that has been stolen or obtained through theft or extortion, if the person knows that it was obtained in this way. This crime can be punished as a misdemeanor or felony, with a misdemeanor charge being given if the value of the stolen property is less than $950. The Board of State and Community Corrections oversees various programs related to the criminal justice system, and a new bill would create a grant program for investigating and prosecuting stolen property and criminal profiteering. The Board would be required to report on the impact of this grant program to the Legislature. However, this new program would only be in effect if there is funding allocated through the annual Budget Act or another statute. (Based on 02/21/2024 text)
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Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1886 (Alvarez, D) Housing Element Law: substantial compliance: Housing Accountability Act.
Current Text: 09/04/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/21/2024
Status: 08/30/2024 - In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 56. Noes 7.).
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law requires cities and counties to adopt a general plan for land use that includes a housing element. According to the Housing Element Law, this housing element must meet specific criteria, and its compliance is reviewed by the Department of Housing and Community Development. If a draft or amended housing element does not meet the criteria, the legislative body must either revise it or justify why it believes it complies. A new bill asserts that a housing element is compliant if it has been adopted by the local agency, validated by the department or a court, and not overturned by subsequent findings. Additionally, the Housing Accountability Act prevents local agencies from rejecting or hindering housing projects for very low, low, or moderate-income households without specific written findings.
This includes conditions where the local jurisdiction has an approved housing element and has met its regional housing needs. The bill further specifies that a housing element is only considered compliant if it was determined to be so when a preliminary or complete application for a project was submitted. (Based on 09/04/2024 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 1893 (Wicks, D
) Housing Accountability Act: housing disapprovals: required local findings.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/23/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 26. Noes 4.). In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that cities and counties create a general plan for land use development, which includes a housing element. This housing element must meet specific requirements set by the Housing Element Law and be reviewed for compliance by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Housing Accountability Act prevents local agencies from disapproving or making infeasible housing projects for low to moderate- income households unless they provide written findings under certain conditions. Specifically, local agencies can disapprove projects not aligning with their zoning ordinances and general plan if they have an adopted housing element in substantial compliance with the law. The new bill proposes changes to this process. It would allow local agencies to disapprove housing projects if they do not have a compliant housing element and the project is not a “builder’s remedy project.” It also expands the definition of "housing development project" to include more mixed-use developments and farmworker housing, while altering the definition of "disapproving" a project to include indirect administrative actions and non-compliance with the law. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of housing for different income levels and adds new terms for “housing for lower-income households,” “housing for mixed-income households,” and “housing for moderate- income households.” A separate provision, the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022, allows for streamlined approval processes for compliant mixed-income housing projects until 2033. This bill builds on that by setting requirements for “builder’s remedy projects,” ensuring they meet certain density and zoning standards for streamlined approval. Finally, the bill outlines that courts must provide relief if local agencies violate these provisions and specifies that no state reimbursement is needed due to the bill. This bill also incorporates additional changes contingent on the enactment of another bill, AB 1413. (Based on 09/05/2024 text)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 1954 (Alanis, R
) Sexually violent predators.
Current Text: 09/04/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 08/08/2024
Status: 08/30/2024 - In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0.).
Summary: The text describes the existing legal framework for civilly committing a person recognized as a sexually violent predator. It outlines the process by which such individuals can petition for conditional release. The law mandates that the committed individual's legal counsel, local law enforcement, county counsel, and district attorney assist the State Department of State Hospitals in finding housing for the individual, requiring them to share their contact information and participate in a committee. Generally, the individual is to be placed in their home county, but extraordinary circumstances may allow for placement in another county. The Department must notify specific persons about its recommendations for conditional release or outpatient treatment and provide related information. The new bill expands these requirements to include law enforcement and officials from the alternative placement county, obligating them to assist in housing processes and share contact information. These officials must also attend committee meetings, which can now be held via teleconference. Notifications must be sent electronically and by certified mail. The bill imposes additional service requirements on local governments, necessitating state reimbursement for these costs if mandated by the Commission on State Mandates, following certain statutory procedures. (Based on 09/04/2024 text) Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1960 (Rivas, Robert, D
) Sentencing enhancements: property loss.
Current Text: 09/03/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/30/2024
Status: 09/03/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
Summary: As of January 1, 2018, the state law requiring additional imprisonment for those who take, damage, or destroy property during a felony was repealed. This bill proposes to reinstate such sentencing enhancements until January 1, 2030.
By adding these enhancements, it creates a state-mandated local program. According to the California Constitution, the state must reimburse local agencies and school districts for specific state-mandated costs. However, this bill states that no reimbursement is necessary for this act for a specified reason. (Based on 08/31/2024 text) Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1972 (Alanis, R
) Regional property crimes task force.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/26/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 167, Statutes of 2024
Summary: The current law allows the Governor to appoint individuals designated by railroad companies to serve as police officers. Until January 1, 2026, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in coordination with the Department of Justice, is required to establish a regional property crimes task force to identify areas with rising property crime levels and assist local law enforcement with resources. This new bill mandates that the task force also support railroad police and explicitly includes cargo theft as a property crime to be considered. The bill is intended to take effect immediately as an urgency statute. (Based on 08/16/2024 text)
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 1990 (Carrillo, Wendy, D
) Criminal procedure: arrests: shoplifting.
Current Text: 04/16/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/16/2024
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Status: 07/02/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(13). (Last location was PUB. S. on 6/5/2024)
Summary: Existing law prohibits shoplifting, which is defined as entering a store with the intent to steal while it is open for business, as long as the value of the items taken or intended to be taken does not exceed $950. This law requires that any act falling under this definition be charged as shoplifting and not as burglary or theft. Shoplifting is typically considered a misdemeanor, unless the person has previous convictions for the same crime. Police officers are allowed to make an arrest without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe the person committed the misdemeanor in their presence. Private citizens can also make an arrest for a misdemeanor if it happens in their presence, but they must turn the person over to the police. Merchants are allowed to detain a person they suspect of shoplifting for a reasonable amount of time and in a reasonable manner. There are certain misdemeanors, such as domestic violence, violation of a restraining order, and carrying a concealed firearm at an airport, for which officers can make an arrest without a warrant even if the crime did not happen in their presence. This bill adds shoplifting to that list of misdemeanors. Existing law requires people arrested for misdemeanors to be released with a signed promise to appear in court, unless they ask to be taken before a magistrate.
However, there are exceptions to this rule, such as if the person is intoxicated or needs medical attention, unable to provide identification, or has outstanding arrest warrants. (Based on 04/16/2024 text) Priority: (4) Standard
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: 04/25/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(5). (Last location was PUB. S. on 2/12/2024)
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
AB 2035 (Patterson, Joe, R) Sexually violent predators: conditional release.
Current Text: 02/22/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 02/22/2024
Status: 04/25/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(5). (Last location was PUB. S. on 2/12/2024)
Summary: Current legislation permits the civil commitment of convicted offenders identified as sexually violent predators to secure state hospital facilities for treatment. It also allows for their conditional release under certain circumstances, with the State Department of State Hospitals accountable for organizing appropriate community placement. However, the proposed bill would restrict the department from placing an individual released conditionally in a community, unless the person has accommodation in a 'qualified dwelling'. A 'qualified dwelling' is defined as a structure intended for the solo occupancy of an individual or a single family, which is not situated within 10 feet of another residence. (Based on 02/22/2024 text) Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Public Safety
AB 2117 (Patterson, Joe, R
) Development permit expirations: actions or proceedings.
Current Text: 08/23/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/12/2024
Status: 08/23/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
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Summary: The existing Planning and Zoning law mandates that any challenge to a public agency's decision on permits, such as variances or conditional use permits, must be initiated and served within 90 days of the decision. The proposed bill seeks to exclude the time period during which legal actions involving the permit approval are pending from counting towards the permit's expiration date. Consequently, this bill would extend the validity of local development permits and project approvals. This extension would be considered a state-mandated local program. Although the California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state, this bill specifies that no reimbursement is required for its implementation. (Based on 08/19/2024 text) Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 2243 (Wicks, D
) Housing development projects: objective standards: affordability and site criteria.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/27/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 28. Noes 0.). In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.
Summary: The text summarizes a bill amending the Middle Class Housing Act of 2022 and the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022, focusing on streamlined approval for housing developments under specific criteria: 1. The bill allows housing projects on regional mall sites up to 100 acres, an increase from the current 20-acre limit. 2. It changes criteria for affordable and mixed-income housing, prohibiting demolition of historic structures and adjusting standards related to industrial site use. 3. Permits housing developments within 500 feet of freeways if they meet ventilation system requirements and eliminates certain density limits for mixed-income projects converting existing buildings. 4. Affordability requirements for rental and owner-occupied units are clarified to apply only to base units, excluding units added by density bonuses. 5. Definitions are updated, particularly “use by right” to exclude any discretionary review, and urban uses are expanded to encompass additional types of developments. 6. The timeframe for local governments to review and approve development proposals is specified, requiring written determination and prompt approval once standards are met. 7. Local governments must designate exempted and reclassified parcels on zoning maps. 8. Development applications submitted by December 31, 2024, can choose between current or new act provisions effective January 1, 2025. 9. The bill includes various technical and clarifying changes. 10. New requirements on local governments are imposed, establishing a state- mandated local program. 11. The bill asserts statewide concern, applying to all cities, including charter cities. 12. No reimbursement is required by the act for certain specified reasons. (Based on 09/05/2024 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 2485 (Carrillo, Juan, D
) Regional housing need: determination.
Current Text: 07/03/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/03/2024
Status: 08/15/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(14). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 8/5/2024)
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each county and city adopt a comprehensive long-term plan for physical development, which includes a housing element. For housing element revisions (4th and beyond), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), in consultation with councils of governments, determines housing needs for each region based on population projections from the Department of Finance and regional forecasts. The HCD must consult councils on assumptions and methodologies, and can accept or reject their data. This bill requires, starting from the 8th revision, the HCD to engage stakeholders to improve housing need determination. Before finalizing regional determinations, the HCD must publish summaries, data sources, analyses, methodologies, and assumptions for public review on its website. The HCD must also publish its decisions regarding methodologies and data used for determining regional housing needs. (Based on 07/03/2024 text)
Position: Support
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Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 2557 (Ortega, D) Local agencies: contracts for special services and temporary help: performance reports.
Current Text: 07/03/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/03/2024
Status: 08/15/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(14). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 8/5/2024)
Summary: Existing law permits county boards of supervisors to contract for special services and specifies that these contracts must be with qualified experts. This bill, effective July 1, 2025, mandates that boards of supervisors post these contracts and related documents online. By July 1, 2026, such contracts must include objectives and goals. Boards must notify relevant employee representatives before starting the procurement process and at least 30 days before contract modification or renewal. Additionally, the bill introduces similar requirements for county contracts involving temporary help, including posting and notification procedures. It extends these requirements to city councils and legislative bodies of public or municipal corporations for contracting special services. The bill asserts that the changes address statewide concerns and are applicable to all counties and cities, including charter ones, creating a state-mandated local program. It stipulates that if the bill incurs state-mandated costs, local agencies and school districts will be reimbursed according to statutory procedures. (Based on 07/03/2024 text)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Municipal Funding and Procurement
AB 2561 (McKinnor, D
) Local public employees: vacant positions.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/23/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 27. Noes 10.). In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.
Summary: The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act allows local public employees to form and join employee organizations for labor representation. The act mandates that the governing bodies of public agencies negotiate in good faith with these organizations on matters like wages, hours, and employment conditions. This bill would require public agencies to report the status of job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts at a public hearing at least once annually. Recognized employee organizations would have the right to present at these hearings. If job vacancies exceed 20% within a bargaining unit, the public agency must include additional specified information upon request. The bill imposes new responsibilities on local public agencies, indicating a state-mandated local program. It includes legislative findings to ensure compliance with public access requirements under the California Constitution. Although the state usually reimburses local agencies and school districts for certain mandated costs, this bill states no reimbursement will be provided, but local agencies can seek remedies for these costs. (Based on 09/05/2024 text)
Priority: (2) Priority
Subject: Human Resources
AB 2632 (Wilson, D
) Planning and zoning: thrift retail stores.
Current Text: 09/09/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/02/2024
Status: 09/09/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law requires counties and cities to adopt a comprehensive long-term general plan for physical development, which can be amended if it serves the public interest. It also allows local governments to adopt ordinances regulating land use, including industry, businesses, residences, and open spaces. This bill mandates that local agencies treat thrift retail stores the same as non-thrift retail stores selling similar new items concerning zoning,
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development standards, and permitting. Local agencies can impose aesthetic or design standards on thrift stores but cannot prohibit them from receiving used or donated items for resale, recycling, or reuse. The bill imposes additional responsibilities on local officials, establishing a state-mandated local program. It clarifies that it does not prevent the adoption of reasonable local ordinances on retail stores selling new items similar to those in thrift stores. The bill asserts that its changes address statewide concerns and thus apply to all cities, including charter cities. It specifies that no state reimbursement to local agencies is necessary for implementing the bill's mandates. (Based on 08/31/2024 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 2715 (Boerner, D
) Ralph M. Brown Act: closed sessions.
Current Text: 08/27/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/24/2024
Status: 08/27/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 12 p.m.
Summary: The Ralph M. Brown Act mandates that meetings of local legislative bodies be open to the public, allowing everyone to attend and participate. It permits closed sessions only for certain issues, such as threats to essential public services. The new bill extends this to allow closed sessions with additional law enforcement or security personnel for cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure. According to constitutional provisions, any law limiting public access to meetings or officials' writings must include findings justifying the need to protect certain interests. The bill includes such legislative findings to comply with these constitutional requirements, ensuring transparency and public access. (Based on 08/22/2024 text)
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Legal and Records Management, Public Safety
AB 2729 (Patterson, Joe, R
) Development projects: permits and other entitlements.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/21/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 2.). In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling.
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law mandates that each county and city must develop a comprehensive long-term general plan for its physical development, including specified areas outside its boundaries, which must contain a housing element. The Permit Streamlining Act requires lead public agencies to decide on development projects within specific time frames. Existing law extended the validity of housing entitlements issued before March 4, 2020, for 18 months, if they were set to expire before December 31, 2021. This bill further extends the expiration of housing entitlements issued before January 1, 2024, for an additional 18 months if they are due to expire before December 31, 2025. The extension is tolled if the entitlement is under legal challenge. This bill imposes additional responsibilities on local officials regarding housing entitlements and applies statewide, including to charter cities. The bill also states that no state reimbursement to local agencies and school districts is required by this act based on a specified reason. (Based on 09/05/2024 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 2814 (Low, D
) Crimes: unlawful entry: intent to commit package theft.
Current Text: 02/15/2024 - Introduced HTML PDF
Status: 05/16/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(8). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 4/17/2024)
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Summary: According to the current laws, it is considered burglary if a person enters a house, room, apartment, or other designated space with the intention of committing theft or any other felony. The punishment for burglary ranges from 1-6 years in prison. This new bill aims to extend this law to include the curtilage (surrounding area) of a home, specifically targeting individuals attempting to steal packages delivered by mail or carrier. This bill would classify the violation of this law as either a misdemeanor or a felony, and would require the state to provide reimbursement to local agencies for any associated costs. However, the bill also states that no reimbursement would be given for a specific reason. (Based on 02/15/2024 text)
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 2854 (Irwin, D
) Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law.
Current Text: 09/09/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/15/2024
Status: 09/09/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
Summary: The Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law allows counties and cities to impose their own sales and use taxes in line with the Sales and Use Tax Law. Since January 1, 2016, local agencies are prohibited from entering agreements that would lead to the redistribution or rebate of Bradley-Burns local tax revenues if it reduces the amount another local agency would receive, and the retailer still has a presence in that agency's territory, with some exceptions. A new bill mandates local agencies to annually report such agreements to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and publish this information on their websites, with penalties for non-compliance. It also creates additional state-mandated duties for local agencies, for which the California Constitution requires state reimbursement. (Based on 08/31/2024 text)
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Municipal Funding and Procurement
AB 2911 (McKinnor, D) Campaign contributions: agency officers.
Current Text: 04/16/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/16/2024
Status: 07/02/2024 - In committee: Set, first hearing. Held without recommendation.
Summary: The Political Reform Act of 1974 is a law that prevents government officials from accepting large contributions from individuals or groups while a decision is being made about a license, permit, or other use. This rule applies for 12 months after a decision is made, if the official is aware that the contributor has a financial interest in the matter. If the official violates this rule, they can fix it by returning the amount over $250 within 14 days. The law also stops parties and their representatives from giving more than $250 to an official in the same situation. This proposal suggests increasing the limit to $1500. This law was created to prevent corruption in politics and can be changed by a 2/3 vote in the Legislature with certain procedures. This proposal is in line with the law's purpose. (Based on 04/16/2024 text) Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Elections and Campaigns
AB 2943 (Zbur, D
) Crimes: shoplifting.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/05/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 168, Statutes of 2024
Summary: 1. Existing law differentiates theft into grand theft and petty theft, penalizing petty theft as a misdemeanor and grand theft as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Grand theft includes thefts over $950 from related acts. The bill extends this to acts against multiple victims or in different counties and clarifies that evidence of related acts can include those involving similar motives, nature, or occurring within 90 days. 2. Possessing unlawfully acquired property worth over $950
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from shoplifting, theft, or burglary with intent to sell or act with others for resale is proposed as a crime, punishable as a misdemeanor or felony. Property value is aggregated with related possessions over two years. 3. Shoplifting, defined as theft from an open business of property not exceeding $950, is currently a misdemeanor. The bill lets officers arrest for shoplifting without a warrant based on probable cause and prevents nuisance actions against businesses for reporting retail crime unless the report is false. 4. Law mandates releasing misdemeanor arrestees unless exceptions apply, including intoxication, medical needs, or lacking identification. Currently, organized retail theft exemption lasts until January 1, 2026; this bill extends it to January 1, 2031. 5. The bill extends the authorization for diversion programs for repeat theft offenders from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031. 6. Courts can suspend sentences and set probation terms, usually up to one year for misdemeanors and up to three years for specific theft cases. This bill proposes a two-year probation for petty theft or shoplifting, with potential referral to rehabilitation programs, particularly for offenders under 25, focusing on restorative and positive youth development. 7. The California Constitution mandates state reimbursement for certain local costs. This bill states that if the Commission on State Mandates identifies state-mandated costs, reimbursement procedures will follow established statutory provisions. (Based on 08/16/2024 text) Position: Oppose unless amended
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 3021 (Kalra, D
) Criminal procedure: interrogations.
Current Text: 05/09/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 05/09/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Gonzalez.
Summary: This law states that a prosecuting attorney or an investigator cannot speak to a victim or witness without first identifying themselves and their employment and clarifying if they are working for the prosecution or the defendant. This also applies to interviews that take place in person, where the interviewer must show official identification. This bill requires peace officers, attorneys, and investigators to clearly identify themselves and provide specific information when interviewing a family member of someone who has been killed or seriously injured by a peace officer. This may increase responsibilities for local law enforcement and is considered a state-mandated program. In accordance with the California Constitution, the state must reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the state. If the Commission on State Mandates deems this bill to have such costs, reimbursement will be made according to established procedures. (Based on 05/09/2024 text)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 3161 (Bonta, D
) Health facilities: patient safety and antidiscrimination.
Current Text: 09/06/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/23/2024
Status: 09/06/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Summary: Existing law mandates health facilities to be licensed and regulated by the State Department of Public Health and requires them to implement a patient safety plan aimed at improving patient safety and reducing preventable incidents.
The plan must include a reporting system for patient safety events and a process for staff to conduct root cause analyses.
The proposed bill introduces the requirement for this reporting system to facilitate anonymous reporting and mandates that patient safety event analyses consider sociodemographic factors to identify disparities. Health facilities must stratify data according to prescribed categories, disclosing certain sociodemographic factors only if voluntarily provided by patients.
Additionally, the bill requires the safety plan to address racism and discrimination's effects on patient health and safety. This includes monitoring disparities, developing interventions, and encouraging staff to report racism and discrimination. From January 1, 2026, health facilities must submit patient safety plans to the department’s licensing and certification division biannually. The department can impose fines up to $5000 for non-compliance and grant 60-day extensions for submissions.
These safety plans will be publicly accessible on the department's website. The bill expands the definition of a crime by broadening health facility requirements and specifying no state reimbursement to local agencies for the mandated costs. (Based on 08/31/2024 text)
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Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 3171 (Soria, D) Controlled substances: fentanyl.
Current Text: 04/23/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/23/2024
Status: 05/16/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(8). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 5/1/2024)
Summary: There are laws that divide drugs into 5 categories and have strict punishments for those in Schedule I. Fentanyl is currently in Schedule II. Possessing a controlled substance for sale can lead to up to 4 years in jail, while transportation and sale can result in 5 years in jail. However, this bill proposes to increase penalties for larger amounts of fentanyl or similar drugs, with potential sentences of up to 9 years for transportation. This bill may require local agencies to implement these penalties, but it will not result in any additional costs for the state to reimburse them. (Based on 04/23/2024 text) Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Public Safety
AB 3182 (Lackey, R) Land conservation: California Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Act: County of San Bernardino.
Current Text: 04/24/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/24/2024
Status: 08/15/2024 - In committee: Held under submission.
Summary: The California Wildlife Coastal and Park Land Conservation Act, which was approved by voters in 1988, provides money to protect and conserve wildlife, coastal, and parkland areas. This act can be changed by a 2/3 vote if it stays true to its original purpose. People who receive money from this act must keep the land forever and only use it for conservation purposes. The act also allows the County of San Bernardino to sell or exchange their land, but only if certain conditions are met and the land is used for community gardens, education, or conserving wildlife. A new bill has been proposed that would allow the land to also be used for parks, recreation, and preserving historical sites. The county must have a detailed land plan before they can sell or exchange land, and this bill eliminates the specific procedures for using any extra money from these exchanges. The bill also allows for the use of income generated from the protected areas for various purposes, as long as it aligns with the act's goals. (Based on 04/24/2024 text) Position: Support
Priority: (2) Priority
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
AB 3209 (Berman, D
) Crimes: theft: retail theft restraining orders.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/29/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 169, Statutes of 2024
Summary: Existing law prohibits the theft of merchandise from retail establishments and allows courts to issue protective orders against individuals convicted of certain offenses, such as stalking and elder abuse, prohibiting them from contacting their victims. This bill expands the court's authority to issue protective orders to include individuals convicted of theft, vandalism, or battery at retail establishments. The orders would bar these individuals from entering the affected retail establishment, its parking lots, and other franchise or chain locations. Additionally, prosecuting attorneys and other legal representatives can request these protective orders against individuals who have been arrested multiple times for related offenses at the same retail location. Violating such protective orders would be punishable as a misdemeanor. The bill exempts violations of these retail establishment restraining orders from the general requirement that arrested individuals for
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misdemeanors be released upon a signed promise to appear. Lastly, the bill specifies that no state reimbursement is required for the associated local costs, per the California Constitution. (Based on 08/16/2024 text) Position: Oppose unless amended
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
AB 3241 (Pacheco, D) Law enforcement: police canines.
Current Text: 08/15/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/15/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Gonzalez.
Summary: Existing law mandates that all law enforcement agencies maintain a use of force policy and that the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) provide training courses on the use of force. This bill requires the commission, by July 1, 2026, to study and recommend to the Legislature the use of canines by law enforcement. Current law also mandates that law enforcement agencies report monthly instances of use of force resulting in serious injury or death to the Department of Justice, which then posts an annual summary online. This bill adds that agencies with canine units must annually publish a report on their use of canines online. It imposes additional duties on local law enforcement and provides that required reimbursements to local agencies will be handled according to statutory procedures if deemed state-mandated costs. The bill's enforcement depends on the passing of AB 2042 in the 2023-24 Regular Session. (Based on 08/15/2024 text)
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Public Safety
SB 4 (Wiener, D
) Planning and zoning: housing development: higher education institutions and religious institutions.
Current Text: 10/11/2023 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 09/01/2023
Status: 10/11/2023 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 771, Statutes of 2023.
Summary: This bill would make it easier for certain development projects to get approval. It would require local governments to approve projects on certain land owned by an independent institution of higher education or religious institution if the project meets certain criteria. This includes that 100% of the project's units are affordable to lower income households, and that the project is located close to a public transit stop or car sharing vehicle. The bill also prohibits local governments from imposing certain kinds of requirements on these projects, such as more parking than necessary. Finally, the bill would prevent the California Environmental Quality Act from applying to these projects. (Based on 10/11/2023 text) Priority: (4) Standard
SB 31 (Jones, R) Encampments: sensitive areas: penalties.
Current Text: 03/22/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 03/22/2023
Status: 02/01/2024 - Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Summary: 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) Position: Support if amended
Priority: (3) Significant
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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)
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 94 (Cortese, D) Recall and resentencing: special circumstances.
Current Text: 09/07/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 09/07/2023
Status: 08/13/2024 - From inactive file. Ordered to third reading.
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 423 (Wiener, D
) Land use: streamlined housing approvals: multifamily housing developments.
Current Text: 10/11/2023 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 09/01/2023
Status: 10/11/2023 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 778, Statutes of 2023.
Summary: This bill would make changes to the Planning and Zoning Law, which authorizes a streamlined ministerial approval process for multifamily housing developments that satisfy specific objective planning standards. Under the bill, the Department of General Services would be able to act in the place of a locality or local government. The bill would extend the operation of the streamlined ministerial approval process until January 1, 2036. It would also provide changes to the objective planning standards, such as revising the standard that prohibits a multifamily housing development from being subject to the streamlined ministerial approval process if it’s located in a coastal zone, and removing a prohibition on a development being located in a High Fire Severity Zone. The bill would also require a local government’s Planning Director or equivalent to determine that the development is consistent with the objective planning standards in order for it to be approved, as well as require a public meeting if the development is located in a census tract designated as a Moderate Resource Area, Low Resource Area, or Area of High Segregation and Poverty. The bill would also prohibit design reviews and public oversight of the development, and would impose a state-mandated local program. (Based on 10/11/2023 text) Position: Oppose
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Priority: (3) Significant
SB 450 (Atkins, D) Housing development: approvals.
Current Text: 09/09/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/22/2024
Status: 09/09/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Summary: The text describes a legislative bill that amends existing planning and zoning laws governing housing development and the Subdivision Map Act: 1. The bill changes the approval process for small-scale housing developments (up to 2 residential units) in single-family zones by removing the restriction that no more than 25% of the exterior structural walls can be demolished, and by mandating that objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards must apply uniformly to development within a zone or be more permissive. The bill also stipulates that local agencies must decide on proposed housing development applications within 60 days, and if denied, must provide detailed feedback on how to remedy deficiencies. 2. In the context of the Subdivision Map Act, the bill specifies that any imposed zoning and design standards must relate to the design or improvement of parcels. It similarly removes the provision allowing local agencies to deny proposals based on adverse impacts on the physical environment, and includes the same 60-day decision timeline and requirement for feedback on denied applications. 3. The bill makes additional non-substantive adjustments to align with these changes. 4. It also updates findings to declare that the amendments address statewide concerns, thus applying to all cities, including charter cities. 5. By adding responsibilities for local agencies regarding land use regulations, the bill defines these duties as part of a state-mandated local program, and specifies that no state reimbursement is required for the costs incurred by local agencies due to these changes. (Based on 09/03/2024 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
SB 536 (Rubio, D
) Surplus state real property: Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility.
Current Text: 09/10/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/19/2024
Status: 09/10/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Summary: Existing law mandates that state agencies assess and report surplus lands to the Department of General Services. There is a prescribed process for disposing of such surplus state property. This bill would enable the Director of General Services to sell or lease the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Heman G Stark Youth Correctional Facility in Chino to the City of Chino at fair market value, or below for affordable housing, with the sale’s proceeds funding bond payments and associated costs. It would also exempt the sale from the California Environmental Quality Act. Any net proceeds would be deposited into the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties, making it a continuously appropriated fund.
Additionally, after December 31, 2028, the director could dispose of the property following standard surplus property disposal procedures. (Based on 09/04/2024 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (1) Sponsored
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
SB 690 (Rubio, D
) Domestic violence.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/19/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Summary: Existing law punishes causing corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition to certain victims, such as a spouse or former spouse, with imprisonment for 2, 3, or 4 years, or up to one year in county jail, a fine up to $6000, or both.
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Prosecution must start within 5 years for crimes committed from January 1, 2020. The bill proposes extending the prosecution period to 7 years for crimes committed from January 1, 2025, and for crimes not yet expired under the previous statute of limitations. (Based on 09/05/2024 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 796 (Alvarado-Gil, R
) Threats: schools and places of worship.
Current Text: 04/27/2023 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 04/27/2023
Status: 08/15/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(14). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 7/2/2024)
Summary: This bill would make it a crime for someone to threaten to commit a crime that would result in death or great bodily injury to someone at a school or place of worship. The person making the threat must have the intent that it is a serious threat and it must cause sustained fear in anyone who hears it. If they are over 18 years old they could be guilty of a felony, punishable by up to a year in prison. Under 18 and it would be a misdemeanor. The state would not have to reimburse local agencies or school districts for any costs associated with this new crime. (Based on 04/27/2023 text) Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 905 (Wiener, D) Crimes: theft from a vehicle.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/01/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 170, Statutes of 2024.
Summary: Existing law defines burglary to include entering a locked vehicle with the intent to commit theft or a felony and penalizes it as either a misdemeanor or a felony. The proposed bill would make forcibly entering a vehicle with such intent punishable by up to one year in county jail or 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison, thereby creating a new crime and imposing a state-mandated local program. Furthermore, existing law bans taking another's property, removing vehicle parts without consent, and possessing stolen property, with such violations punishable as misdemeanors or felonies. The bill adds that unlawfully possessing stolen property worth over $950 from vehicle-related thefts or tampering, with the intent to sell or exchange, is a crime punishable as a misdemeanor or felony. It allows aggregation of the value of stolen property over the past two years for this determination. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain state-mandated costs. The bill states no reimbursement is needed for this act for a specified reason. (Based on 08/16/2024 text)
Position: Oppose unless amended
Priority: (2) Priority
Subject: Public Safety
SB 937 (Wiener, D
) Development projects: fees and charges.
Current Text: 09/04/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/22/2024
Status: 09/04/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Summary: The Mitigation Fee Act regulates fees imposed on development projects, such as water and sewer connection fees and fees for solar energy systems. Local agencies must comply with various conditions when imposing these fees. The Act generally prohibits collecting fees for residential developments until the final inspection or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, except for utility service fees, which can be collected when the application is received. Certain non-profit
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housing developments are exempt from these fees. A new bill modifies existing provisions by: 1. Limiting utility service fees to costs related to connections and capping them at the actual costs incurred. 2. Extending fee exemptions to all housing developers meeting specified conditions. 3. Prohibiting fee collection for public improvements until the first certificate of occupancy is issued, with exceptions allowing earlier collection if specific conditions are met. 4. Allowing developers to post a performance bond or letter of credit to guarantee fee payment. 5. Authorizing local agencies to require contracts for unpaid fees at the building permit stage. The bill also allows local agency officials to approve and execute these contracts and requires posting a model contract on the agency's website. (Based on 08/30/2024 text) Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
SB 982 (Wahab, D
) Crimes: organized theft.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/01/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 171, Statutes of 2024.
Summary: Existing law, effective until January 1, 2026, classifies organized retail theft as punishable by misdemeanor or felony. This includes acting with others to steal merchandise from physical or online stores to sell or return it for profit, knowingly receiving or possessing stolen goods, and organizing or managing theft plans. The bill proposes to extend this law indefinitely. Since this extension involves an existing crime, it would require a state-mandated local program. Although the California Constitution requires state reimbursement for certain local costs, this bill specifies that no reimbursement is necessary for the extension. (Based on 08/16/2024 text) Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 989 (Ashby, D) Domestic violence: deaths.
Current Text: 09/04/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/22/2024
Status: 09/04/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Summary: The text describes a proposed bill involving procedures and authorizations related to the handling of deceased individuals' photographs and investigations during autopsies and death inquiries under specific conditions: 1. **Existing Law on Photographs of Deceased Individuals**: Current law largely prohibits reproducing or distributing photographs or videos of deceased persons taken by coroners unless used in particular circumstances, such as civil actions, with written authorization from a legal heir or representative. This bill expands the authorization to include family members and reinforces identity verification to prevent perjury. 2. **Coroner's Investigation of Suicides**: Current law mandates coroners investigate deaths where suicide is suspected, adding that the bill specifies these should include cases where the deceased had a history of domestic violence. It allows coroners to consult with forensic pathologists if there is a reasonable suspicion involving domestic violence. 3. **Law Enforcement Requirements**: Law enforcement must interview family members before determining the cause of death if the deceased had a history of domestic violence. Officers can request a full autopsy under certain conditions and must be updated on domestic violence training. 4. **Peace Officer Training**:
Guidelines for law enforcement response to domestic violence must now include indicators of domestic homicide and the identification of staged crime scenes. 5. **Financial Implications**: The bill makes provisions for state reimbursement to local agencies for mandated costs, except where specified otherwise. The bill aims to tighten procedures surrounding the investigation of deaths potentially related to domestic violence, ensure proper training for officers, and expand the scope of who can authorize the use of sensitive photographs. (Based on 08/30/2024 text) Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1000 (Ashby, D
) Connected devices: device protection requests.
Current Text: 06/24/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
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Last Amended: 06/24/2024
Status: 08/15/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(14). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 8/7/2024)
Summary: Existing law allows courts to issue restraining orders to prevent abuse based on reasonable proof of past abuse.
These orders can be issued based solely on the affidavit or testimony of the person requesting the order. Furthermore, manufacturers of connected devices are required to implement appropriate security features to protect against unauthorized access and misuse of information. This bill, effective January 1, 2026, requires account managers to disable a perpetrator's access to a device or account within two days of a protection request from a survivor. Survivors can include a signed affidavit with their requests, expanding the crime of perjury. The bill mandates that account managers keep survivors' information confidential and securely dispose of it. Additionally, enforcement can be sought through court actions by various legal authorities or injured parties. The bill extends existing prohibitions to internet-connected devices and requires vehicle manufacturers to allow drivers to manually disable remote technology in vehicles. Survivors must submit a vehicle separation notice through secure remote means within seven days of disabling the remote technology. (Based on 06/24/2024 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1034 (Seyarto, R
) California Public Records Act: state of emergency.
Current Text: 07/18/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/05/2024
Status: 07/18/2024 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 161, Statutes of 2024
Summary: The California Public Records Act mandates that state and local agencies must allow public access to their records unless specified otherwise. Existing law requires agencies to determine if requested records can be disclosed and to inform the requester within 10 days. This period can be extended by up to 14 days under certain "unusual circumstances." The new bill updates the definition of "unusual circumstances" to include delays caused by a state of emergency, affecting the agency's ability to respond due to staffing issues or facility closures. Additionally, the California Constitution requires local agencies to provide access to public meetings and writings, and any new laws that amend public records or open meetings must show how they further these constitutional requirements. This bill includes such legislative findings. (Based on 07/18/2024 text)
Position: Support
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Legal and Records Management
SB 1037 (Wiener, D
) Planning and zoning: housing element: enforcement.
Current Text: 09/06/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/23/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 23. Noes 9.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Summary: The Planning and Zoning Law requires cities and counties to adopt a general plan for land use development, which includes a housing element. The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) checks if the housing element follows specified legal provisions. If a city or county violates these provisions, HCD can notify the local government and the Attorney General. Housing development applications must follow certain streamlined approval processes if they meet objective standards. If a court finds a city's or county's general plan or mandatory elements invalid, the government must comply with specific corrective actions within set timelines. The proposed bill states that if the Attorney General or HCD sues to enforce housing element revisions or related state laws, offending cities or counties could face civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per month. These penalties apply when the local agency's actions are arbitrary, capricious, unsupported by evidence, contrary to public policy, unlawful, or procedurally unfair. Penalties would be directed
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to the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for affordable housing development in the offending jurisdiction, subject to legislative appropriation. If a city or county fails to pay the penalties, the court can order the State Controller to divert state and local funds to the Trust Fund. This bill also declares that these changes address a statewide concern and thus apply to all cities, including charter cities. (Based on 09/06/2024 text) Position: Oppose
Priority: (2) Priority
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
SB 1046 (Laird, D) Organic waste reduction: program environmental impact report: small and medium compostable material handling facilities or operations.
Current Text: 09/03/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/12/2024
Status: 09/03/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Summary: Existing law requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, to implement regulations to reduce organic waste in landfills and assess progress by the waste sector, state, and local governments. If progress is insufficient, the department can offer incentives. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) mandates a lead agency to prepare an environmental impact report for projects with potential significant environmental effects or adopt a negative declaration if there are no significant effects. Current regulations outline the benefits of a program environmental impact report. This bill mandates the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to prepare and certify a program environmental impact report by January 1, 2027, to simplify the development and siting of small and medium compostable material handling facilities for processing organic material. (Based on 08/28/2024 text)
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
SB 1055 (Min, D
) Accessory dwelling units: regional housing need.
Current Text: 02/08/2024 - Introduced HTML PDF
Status: 04/25/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(5). (Last location was HOUSING on 2/21/2024)
Summary: Current laws require that the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) works with each council of governments (COG) to determine the housing needs for each region. COGs or HCD must create a final regional housing plan for cities and counties, which divides the regional housing needs among them and helps to achieve certain goals. The city or county's planning agency must provide an annual report by April 1st to its legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research, and HCD. This report should include progress made in meeting its share of regional housing needs. The Planning and Zoning Law allows local agencies to approve accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential areas through an ordinance or simple approval process. These ADUs must comply with certain standards such as parking, height, setback, landscape design, and maximum size. However, the law prohibits local agencies from setting height limits for attached ADUs that would prevent them from reaching a height of 25 feet. This new bill would prohibit qualifying local agencies, determined by HCD to have entitled more housing units than their share of regional housing needs for low- and very low-income categories, from setting height limitations that would restrict attached ADUs from reaching at least 16 feet in height. (Based on 02/08/2024 text)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
SB 1122 (Seyarto, R
) Peace officers: educational requirements.
Current Text: 03/18/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 03/18/2024
Status: 06/13/2024 - Withdrawn from engrossing and enrolling. Ordered to the Assembly. In Assembly. Held at Desk.
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Summary: Under existing law, peace officers in our state must meet certain standards, including age and education requirements. The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, with input from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and other advisors, is developing a new degree program in modern policing. This program will also include recommendations for a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and a report outlining how this program will be implemented must be submitted to the Legislature by June 1, 2023. Within two years of this report, the Commission will adopt the recommended criteria. This new bill clarifies that officers may obtain a bachelor's or associate's degree after completing the Peace Officer Standards and Training program, within 36 months of being hired as an officer. (Based on 03/18/2024 text)
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1123 (Caballero, D
) Planning and zoning: subdivisions: ministerial review.
Current Text: 09/09/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/19/2024
Status: 09/09/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Summary: The Starter Home Revitalization Act of 2021 mandates that local agencies must review housing development projects meeting certain criteria without discretionary review. The Act applies to developments with 10 or fewer units, zoned for multifamily use, no larger than 5 acres, with parcels no smaller than 600 square feet. It prohibits imposing certain zoning or design standards that would impede these developments. Proposed amendments include: 1. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or junior ADUs will not count towards the 10-unit limit. 2. The land can be zoned for single-family residential use if it is vacant and no larger than 1.5 acres, with parcels no smaller than 1200 square feet. 3. Local agencies can impose height limits on vacant lots zoned for single-family residential use. Additionally, the amendments expand ownership conditions to include tenancy in common. It also lowers the required density for developments on non-identified parcels to at least 66% of the maximum allowable density. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill states that these changes address statewide concerns and include provisions for state reimbursement to local agencies for any mandated costs. (Based on 09/03/2024 text)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
SB 1144 (Skinner, D
) Marketplaces: online marketplaces.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/01/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 172, Statutes of 2024.
Summary: Existing law necessitates that online marketplaces require high-volume third-party sellers to disclose specific information and suspend sales if they don't comply. It also mandates certain data retention and security practices. A high- volume third-party seller is defined by a set number of sales transactions processed by the online marketplace. An online marketplace is defined as a platform enabling sales, payments, and deliveries of consumer products with a contractual relationship with consumers. The new bill revises these definitions. It removes the requirement that transactions be processed by the marketplace and instead requires that transactions simply utilize the marketplace. It also removes the need for the platform’s features to be used by third-party sellers and the necessity of a contractual relationship with consumers. The bill also requires online marketplaces to establish policies against selling stolen goods and to provide mechanisms for reporting such activities. Marketplaces must alert law enforcement if they know or should know about the sale of stolen goods to California residents. Violations of these provisions can result in civil penalties up to $10,000 and legal fees. The bill extends the right to bring civil actions to district attorneys, city attorneys, or county counsels, beyond the Attorney General. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2025. (Based on 08/16/2024 text) Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1164 (Newman, D
) Property taxation: new construction exclusion: accessory dwelling units.
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Current Text: 05/16/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 05/16/2024
Status: 06/24/2024 - June 24 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
Summary: The California Constitution places a limit of 1% on ad valorem taxes for real property. This means that property taxes cannot exceed 1% of the full cash value of the property. The full cash value is determined by the assessor and can be found on the 1975-76 tax bill or the appraised value of the property if there has been a change in ownership or new construction. This bill excludes newly constructed accessory dwelling units from being classified as new construction until January 1, 2030, as long as the unit is used as residential housing. To claim this exclusion, the property owner must inform the assessor and submit an affidavit stating that the unit will be used for residential housing. The State Board of Equalization will provide the forms for claiming this exclusion. This bill may impose additional responsibilities on property owners and assessors and therefore may require reimbursement from the state. However, for certain mandates, no reimbursement is required. This bill also changes the way the state reimburses local agencies for property tax revenue lost due to exemptions or property classifications. This bill goes into effect immediately as a tax levy. (Based on 05/16/2024 text)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (3) Significant
Subject: Municipal Funding and Procurement, Planning, Land Use, Housing
SB 1211 (Skinner, D
) Land use: accessory dwelling units: ministerial approval.
Current Text: 09/09/2024 - Enrollment HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/19/2024
Status: 09/09/2024 - Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Summary: Under existing law, local agencies can create laws to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential zones. When demolishing or converting a garage, carport, or covered parking structure to build an ADU, local agencies cannot require the replacement of offstreet parking spaces. This bill extends that rule to uncovered parking spaces. Local agencies must also approve ADU applications in a streamlined manner if they meet certain criteria. The bill prohibits local agencies from imposing unauthorized development or design standards on any ADUs that conform to the specified criteria.
For multifamily dwelling structures, if certain unused portions are converted to ADUs, each unit must comply with state building standards. This bill defines "livable space" as areas intended for human habitation including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation. Previously, local agencies had to approve up to 2 detached ADUs on lots with existing or proposed multifamily dwellings, subject to specific limitations. The bill changes this to allow up to 8 detached ADUs on a lot with existing multifamily dwellings, provided the total does not exceed the number of existing units, and allows up to 2 detached ADUs on lots with proposed multifamily dwellings. The bill mandates new duties for local governments regarding ADU approval, creating a state-mandated local program. However, it specifies that no state reimbursement is required for these changes. (Based on 09/03/2024 text)
Position: Oppose
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Planning, Land Use, Housing
SB 1242 (Min, D
) Crimes: fires.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/01/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 173, Statutes of 2024.
Summary: Existing law criminalizes recklessly setting fires to structures, forest land, or property, punishable as a misdemeanor or felony. This bill introduces an aggravating factor for sentencing if the fire was set within a merchant's premises to facilitate organized retail theft, thereby increasing the punishment. The bill would create a state-mandated local
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program by increasing penalties. While the California Constitution mandates state reimbursement to local agencies for certain state-imposed costs, this bill specifies that no reimbursement is required for this act. (Based on 08/16/2024 text) Position: Oppose unless amended
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1255 (Durazo, D) Public water systems: needs analysis: water rate assistance program.
Current Text: 06/19/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 06/19/2024
Status: 08/15/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(14). (Last location was APPR. SUSPENSE FILE on 8/7/2024)
Summary: The California Safe Drinking Water Act ensures the safe operation of public water systems and assigns the State Water Resources Control Board the duty to regulate drinking water for public health. A related fund, the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund, is in place to help water systems provide safe drinking water and requires an annually adopted fund expenditure plan based on a needs assessment. This bill mandates the state board to update its needs analysis to assess necessary funds for providing a 20% bill credit to low-income households in smaller community water systems by specific deadlines. Additionally, the bill proposes a Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program requiring water suppliers with over 3300 residential connections to offer rate assistance to eligible low-income households by July 1, 2027.
This assistance will be automatically enrolled based on available information or self-certification under penalty of perjury. To fund this program, starting January 1, 2025, water suppliers must allow ratepayers to make voluntary contributions through their water bills, ensuring the amount collected is sufficient for rate assistance and covering administrative costs. The contributions will be clearly stated, and ratepayers can opt out if they choose. The bill also permits the use of state or federal funds to support the assistance program and allows the Attorney General to take legal action against non- compliance. (Based on 06/19/2024 text)
Position: Oppose unless amended
Priority: (2) Priority
Subject: Trash, Recycling, Water, Resources
SB 1381 (Wahab, D
) Crimes: child pornography.
Current Text: 09/06/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/27/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Summary: Existing law prohibits the production, duplication, distribution, or possession of material depicting minors engaging in or simulating sexual conduct. This includes prohibiting these actions if done for payment or shared with a minor. It also prohibits using or allowing a minor to be used in creating such material, and authorizes the forfeiture and destruction of the material, irrespective of whether there is a conviction. The bill expands these prohibitions to include digitally altered or AI-generated depictions of minors in sexual conduct. By broadening the definition of the crime, it imposes a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution mandates state reimbursement to local agencies for specific costs, but this bill specifies that no reimbursement is needed for this act. It will only take effect if AB 1831 of the 2023–24 Regular Session is enacted by January 1, 2025. (Based on 09/06/2024 text) Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1414 (Grove, R) Crimes: solicitation of a minor.
Current Text: 09/05/2024 - Enrolled HTML PDF
Last Amended: 08/22/2024
Status: 08/31/2024 - In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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Summary: Under existing law, soliciting, agreeing to engage in, or engaging in prostitution for compensation is a misdemeanor. If the person solicited is a minor and the soliciting person knew or should have known this, the punishment includes a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 2 days and a fine up to $10,000. This bill changes the law to apply only if the defendant is 18 years or older. It increases penalties if the minor is under 16 or a victim of human trafficking, classifying some offenses as "wobblers," which can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies. Repeat offenses would always be treated as felonies. Additionally, those 18 years or older convicted of soliciting minors, with a prior conviction, must register as sex offenders for 10 years if they are at least 10 years older than the minor. The bill aligns with certain other legislative changes and specifies no state reimbursement is required for local costs. (Based on 09/05/2024 text) Position: Support
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1416 (Newman, D
) Sentencing enhancements: sale, exchange, or return of stolen property.
Current Text: 08/16/2024 - Chaptered HTML PDF
Last Amended: 07/01/2024
Status: 08/16/2024 - Approved by the Governor. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 174, Statutes of 2024.
Summary: Existing law categorizes theft into petty theft, grand theft, and shoplifting, and defines burglary as entering certain structures or vehicles with the intent to commit theft or a felony. This bill, effective until January 1, 2030, introduces additional sentencing enhancements for individuals who sell, exchange, or return property obtained through shoplifting, theft, or burglary from retail businesses if the property's value exceeds certain amounts. These enhancements would also apply to individuals collaborating with others to commit these crimes. The bill imposes a state-mandated local program due to the new sentencing enhancements but specifies that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts under this act. (Based on 08/16/2024 text)
Position: Oppose unless amended
Priority: (4) Standard
Subject: Public Safety
SB 1494 (Glazer, D
) Local agencies: Sales and Use Tax: retailers.
Current Text: 05/20/2024 - Amended HTML PDF
Last Amended: 05/20/2024
Status: 05/24/2024 - Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61(b)(11). (Last location was INACTIVE FILE on 5/24/2024)
Summary: The Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law allows counties and cities to impose a local sales and use tax on certain sold or stored goods and obliges them to collaborate with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for tax administration. Current law prevents a local agency from creating agreements that reduce the revenues of another local agency by redirecting local tax revenues. A new proposal would extend this to prohibit local agencies, from January 1, 2024, from entering into agreements that transfer their tax revenues to retailers in exchange for those retailers maintaining a place of business within their jurisdiction. Previously existing agreements will become void and unenforceable on January 1, 2030, and must be posted on the local agency's website until they expire or become void. The proposal asserts that these changes address concerns of statewide relevance and apply to all cities, including charter cities. (Based on 05/20/2024 text)
Priority: (5) Track/Watch
Subject: Municipal Funding and Procurement
Total Measures: 76
Total Tracking Forms: 76