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Bill To Increase Penalties For Fatal Hit-And-Run Incidents Fails In Assembly Third Time

May 23, 2023 12:27 pmMay 23, 2023 12:27 pm

A bill increase penalties for fatal hit-and-run incidents failed in the Assembly Appropriations Committee for a third time on Monday. Assembly Bill 1067, authored by Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno), would have increased the scope of hit-and-runs to include penalties for...

Four Actions by the Appropriations Committees on Suspense Measures

May 22, 2023 6:24 amMay 22, 2023 6:31 am

Historically, there were three actions that the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees took on measures pending on their respective Suspense Files: Do Pass; Do Pass as Amended; or Hold in Committee. In recent years, a fourth action has been used...

A Closer Look at the Appropriations Committees’ Suspense File Outcomes

May 20, 2023 7:20 amMay 20, 2023 7:30 am

On May 18, 2023, the California Senate and Assembly Committees on Appropriations took votes on the measures on their respective Suspense Files. This article takes a look at the specifics of the committees’ actions. Senate Appropriations Committee Actions The total...

Bill To Restrict Usage Of Police K-9 Units Passes Assembly Committee

May 20, 2023 2:50 amMay 20, 2023 2:51 am

A bill to end the use of police K-9 units, also known as police units involving trained police dogs, in many criminal situations was passed by the Assembly Appropriations Committee this week, albeit in a heavily amended form and with...

Bill To Create School Zone Camera Pilot Program In Six Cities Goes Before Assembly Appropriations Committee

May 18, 2023 12:18 pmMay 18, 2023 12:18 pm

A bill to create a pilot program to install cameras in school zones and high accident areas in six major cities across California was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee Thursday following passage last month in two other Committees. Assembly...

Bill To Restrict Marijuana Packaging Appealing To Children Gains Support In Assembly

May 18, 2023 2:45 amMay 18, 2023 2:46 am

A bill to restrict marijuana products with packaging that appeals to children continued to gain traction in the Assembly, with more votes shifting in favor of the bill in recent weeks. Assembly Bill 1207, authored by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand...

Bill To Create Extreme Heat Warning and Ranking System in CA Moved to Suspense File

May 6, 2022 2:30 amMay 5, 2022 8:34 pm

A bill to create an extreme heat warning and ranking system in California was moved to the suspense file on Wednesday following consideration in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Assembly Bill 2238, jointly authored by Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D-North Hollywood) and...