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Catalytic Converter Theft Bill Advances in Assembly

April 27, 2022 12:54 pm

A bill aimed at greatly reducing the number of catalytic converter thefts in California was approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee on Tuesday, moving it to a crucial Assembly Public Safety Committee vote. Assembly Bill 2682, authored by Assemblyman Adam...

Bill To Create Homeless ‘Wrap-Around’ Outreach Teams Passes Senate Public Safety Committee

March 16, 2022 2:33 amMarch 15, 2022 8:54 pm

A bill to create outreach teams comprised of law enforcement officers, mental and medical health professionals, and county welfare workers to help clear homeless Californians and homeless encampments passed the Senate Public Safety Committee in a bipartisan vote 3-0 on...

Bill Designed To Crackdown on Catalytic Converter Thefts Introduced in Senate

February 4, 2022 2:15 amFebruary 4, 2022 6:44 am

A bill that would require catalytic converters to have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stamped on them and increasing penalties for catalytic converter thieves was introduced to the Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 919, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee),...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Introduced For Third Time in Senate

February 1, 2022 3:35 pm

A bill that would add numerous regulations to off-highway vehicle (OHV) events on public land was introduced in the Senate for the third time in three years on Monday, with supporters hoping that the bill will make it through both...

Bill to Create Combined Hunting, Fishing License Moves Up in Assembly

July 2, 2021 10:51 am

A bill to create a combined hunting and fishing license that would be valid for an entire year was approved by the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee on Thursday. Senate Bill 470, authored by Senator Brian Jones, would create...

Senate Unanimously Passes Child Labor Trafficking Bill

May 5, 2021 2:16 amMay 4, 2021 6:32 pm

A bill that would expand foster parent training to include info on giving care and supervision to children who have been victims of child labor trafficking was passed unanimously Tuesday in the Senate. Senate Bill 584, authored by Senator Brian...

Opposition Grows Against State Parole Placement Of Sexual Predators In Residential Neighborhood

April 16, 2021 6:05 pmApril 19, 2021 6:10 am

More state lawmakers joined the growing protest against the parole placement of two sexually violent predators in Mt. Helix in San Diego County. Many have come out against the parole and release of child sexual predators Douglas Badger and Merle...