May 12, 2025
California Globe
  • Governor
  • Legislature
  • Local
  • National
  • Hollywood
  • Opinion

Tag: Senate Public Safety Committee

‘Porch Pirate’ Penalty Bill Heavily Amended Thursday Following Committee Passage

April 16, 2021   3:26 pmApril 16, 2021   4:09 pm
A bill that would reclassify ‘porch pirate’ thefts in California as mail thefts and punishable by fines and up to a year in prison was heavily amended on Thursday, only days after passing unanimously in the Senate Public Safety Committee....
Read More

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Passed in Senate Committee

April 7, 2021   2:28 amApril 9, 2021   3:49 pm
A bill that would legalize possession of  several psychedelic drugs, such as LSD and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, was passed by the Senate Public Safety Committee 4-1 on Tuesday. Senate Bill 519, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would make...
Read More

New Firearm Bill Would Expand Microstamping To All New Law Enforcement Handguns By 2023

March 23, 2021   2:50 pmMarch 26, 2021   6:49 am
On Monday, a bill to require micro-stamping on all handguns carried by law enforcement officers was reintroduced into the Assembly after being heavily amended. Assembly Bill 876, authored by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), would require an extensive addition of...
Read More

Bill to Help Prevent Future Inmate Unemployment Fraud Passes Senate Committee

March 17, 2021   3:27 pm
A bill to help prevent future inmate Employment Development Department (EDD) fraud by cross checking unemployment insurance claims with state and county prison rolls passed in the Senate Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 39, authored by Senator Shannon Grove...
Read More

Increased ‘Porch Pirate’ Penalty Bill Introduced for the Second Time in the Senate

February 11, 2021   5:26 pm
On Wednesday, a bill that would increase penalties for those who steal delivered packages, commonly known as “porch pirates”, was introduced in the Senate. Senate Bill 358, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee), would drastically increase both jail time and...
Read More

New Senate Bill Seeks To End All Gun Shows on Public Property

February 10, 2021   5:46 pmFebruary 11, 2021   9:34 am
Earlier this week, a new bill that would end all guns shows on public property received committee assignment, ensuring that it would be heard before the Senate Public Safety Committee this year. Senate Bill 264, authored by freshman Senator Dave...
Read More

Senate Public Safety Comm. Passes Drug, Alcohol Immunity In Sexual Assault Cases Bill

July 31, 2020   3:38 pm
On Friday, a bill that would provide underage drinking and drug use amnesty for victims of sexual assault unanimously passed the Senate Public Safety Committee, paving the way for ultimate passage in a Senate vote in August. An immunity from...
Read More

Posts navigation

Previous 1 2 3 4 Next

Get a weekly summary of California Globe stories:

Follow Us

Editor: Katy Grimes,  katy@californiaglobe.com
|
Reporter: Evan Symon,  evan@californiaglobe.com
|
  • About Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
Our Spring Sale Has Started

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/

Our Spring Sale Has Started

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/