Capitol-Updates

FIREARMS: ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS SB 1160 introduced February 14, 2024, Senator Anthony Portantino. This bill would require every firearm in the state, except those specifically exempted, to be annually registered [by the owner of that firearm] with the department.

INFORMATION ON VOTING BILLS AB 544, as amended, (Bryah D) Voting: county jails – Under existing law, a person is authorized to vote if that person is a United States citizen, a resident of California, at least 18 years of age, and not imprisoned for the conviction of a felony. 

AB 1851, as introduced, Holden. Drinking water: school sites: lead testing pilot program. Existing law, the California Safe Drinking Water Act, requires the State Water Resources Control Board to administer provisions relating to the regulation of drinking water to protect public health.

Review of the Draft 2023/2024 $291B California Budget Governor Newsom presented representing a deficit of >$37B. The Budget analyst, however, is saying $68 billion deficit.

SB838, as introduced, Menjivar. Victim compensation: use of force by a law enforcement officer. Existing law provides for the compensation of victims and derivative victims of specified types of crimes by the California Victim Compensation Board from the Restitution Fund

The California Legislature reconvened on January 3, 2024 and introduced more than 100 new bills.  They are also working on consideration of Governor vetoed bills that occurred in late 2023.

California Legislature Starts January 3, 2024. The California legislature is about to start a new session.  Although the system appears chaotic, their schedule is defined and detailed below. 

Some New laws in California that go into effect on January 1, 2024. CAMPING This new law was meant to increase access to California's public parks and beaches by promoting responsible reservation practices.

AB 873 (Berman) Pupil Instruction: Media literacy: curriculum frameworks This bill was signed by the Governor on October 13. Existing law establishes the Instructional Quality Commission and requires the commission to, among other things, recommend curriculum frameworks to the State Board of Education.

SB 770 State Senator Weiner – Signed into law by Governor Newsom  This is a short bill with very big implications.