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AB 1604 (2011-2012) - An Act to Add Section 632.2 to the Penal Code, Relating to Wiretapping.

Invasion of privacy: computer crimes

Nora Campos / The bill has been introduced.

Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to, by means of any machine, instrument, or contrivance, or in any other manner, intentionally tap, or make an unauthorized connection, whether physically, electrically, acoustically, inductively, or otherwise, with a telegraph or telephone wire, line, cable, or instrument, including the wire, line, cable, or instrument of an internal telephonic communication… More

Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to, by means of any machine, instrument, or contrivance, or in any other manner, intentionally tap, or make an unauthorized connection, whether physically, electrically, acoustically, inductively, or otherwise, with a telegraph or telephone wire, line, cable, or instrument, including the wire, line, cable, or instrument of an internal telephonic communication system, or to willfully and without the consent of all parties to the communication, or in any unauthorized manner, read or attempt to read, or to learn the contents or meaning of a message, report, or communication while the same is in transit or passing over a wire, line, or cable, or is being sent from, or received at any place within this state. Existing law also makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally and without the consent of all parties to a confidential communication, by means of any electronic amplifying or recording device, eavesdrop upon or record the confidential communication, whether the communication is carried on among the parties in the presence of one another or by means of a telegraph, telephone, or other device, except a radio. This bill would authorize a person to intercept the wire or electronic transmissions of a computer trespasser, as defined, if specified conditions are met, including authorization by the owner or operator of the computer system and being engaged in an investigation. Hide

AB 1605 (2011-2012) - An Act to Amend Sections 17935, 17941, 17948, and 23153 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, Relating to Taxation, to Take Effect Immediately, Tax Levy.

Minimum annual tax: exemptions

Martin Garrick / The bill has been introduced.

Existing law generally imposes an annual minimum franchise tax of $800, except as provided, on every corporation incorporated in this state, qualified to transact intrastate business in this state, or doing business in this state, and on every limited partnership, limited liability partnership, and limited liability company registered, qualified to transact business, or doing business in this… More

Existing law generally imposes an annual minimum franchise tax of $800, except as provided, on every corporation incorporated in this state, qualified to transact intrastate business in this state, or doing business in this state, and on every limited partnership, limited liability partnership, and limited liability company registered, qualified to transact business, or doing business in this state, as specified. This bill would reduce that minimum tax, as provided, for the first 10 taxable years of a corporation, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, and limited liability company that is a small business, as defined, and that first commences business operations on or after January 1, 2013, and before January 1, 2018. This bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy. Hide

AB 1606 (2011-2012) - An Act to Amend Section 3505.4 of the Government Code, Relating to Public Employment.

Local public employee organizations: impasse procedures

Henry Perea / The bill has been introduced.

The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act contains various provisions that govern collective bargaining of local represented employees, and delegates jurisdiction to the Public Employment Relations Board to resolve disputes and enforce the statutory duties and rights of local public agency employers and employees. The act requires the governing body of a public agency to meet and confer in good faith regarding… More

The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act contains various provisions that govern collective bargaining of local represented employees, and delegates jurisdiction to the Public Employment Relations Board to resolve disputes and enforce the statutory duties and rights of local public agency employers and employees. The act requires the governing body of a public agency to meet and confer in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with representatives of recognized employee organizations. Under the act, if the representatives of the public agency and the employee organization fail to reach an agreement, they may mutually agree on the appointment of a mediator and equally share the cost. If the parties reach an impasse, the act provides that a public agency may unilaterally implement its last, best, and final offer. Existing law further authorizes the employee organization, if the mediator is unable to effect settlement of the controversy within 30 days of his or her appointment, to request that the parties’ differences be submitted to a factfinding panel. This bill would instead authorize the employee organization, if the parties are unable to effect settlement of the controversy within 30 days after the appointment of a mediator, or if the dispute was not submitted to mediation within 30 days after the date that either party provided the other with written notice of a declaration of impasse, to request that the parties’ differences be submitted to a factfinding panel. The bill would also specify that its provisions are intended to be technical and clarifying of existing law. Hide

AB 1607 (2011-2012) - An Act to Amend Section 1122 of the Water Code, Relating to Water.

Water rights: reconsideration of a decision or order

Cathleen Galgiani / The bill has been introduced.

Existing law specifies procedures under which a person may be subject to administrative civil liability for unauthorized diversion or use of water. Existing law specifies procedures under which the State Water Resources Board is authorized to order a reconsideration of all or part of its decision or order. This bill would make a technical, nonsubstantive change to these provisions.

AB 1608 (2011-2012) - An Act to Add Section 44274.8 to the Health and Safety Code, Relating to Air Quality.

Clean Vehicle Rebate Project

Bob Wieckowski / The bill has been introduced.

Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program, administered by the State Air Resources Board, to fund, upon appropriation by the Legislature, air quality improvement projects related to fuel and vehicle technologies. This bill would establish the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project to be administered by the California Center for Sustainable Energy and with funds made available by the… More

Existing law establishes the Air Quality Improvement Program, administered by the State Air Resources Board, to fund, upon appropriation by the Legislature, air quality improvement projects related to fuel and vehicle technologies. This bill would establish the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project to be administered by the California Center for Sustainable Energy and with funds made available by the state board pursuant to the Air Quality Improvement Program. The bill would require rebates be made available for the purchase of eligible medium- or heavy-duty commercial vehicles from a California manufacturer, as defined, in an amount 40% greater than the rebates made available for the purchase of eligible medium- or heavy-duty commercial vehicles not from a California manufacturer. Hide

AB 1609 (2011-2012) - An Act to Amend Section 2717 of the Public Resources Code, Relating to Surface Mining.

Surface mining: determinations: appeals

Ricardo Lara / The bill has been introduced.

Existing law, the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, prohibits, with certain exceptions, a person from conducting a surface mining operation unless, among other things, a reclamation plan has been submitted to and approved by the lead agency, as defined, for the operation. The act requires the owner or operator of a mining operation to submit an annual report containing information… More

Existing law, the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, prohibits, with certain exceptions, a person from conducting a surface mining operation unless, among other things, a reclamation plan has been submitted to and approved by the lead agency, as defined, for the operation. The act requires the owner or operator of a mining operation to submit an annual report containing information regarding the operation. For purposes of compliance with specified provisions of the Public Contract Code, the act requires the Department of Conservation to, at a minimum, quarterly publish in the California Regulatory Notice Register, or otherwise make available, upon request, to the Department of General Services or any other state or local agency, a list identifying surface mining operations that have submitted the annual report and it indicates compliance with specified standards, guidelines, and requirements or that there is a pending appeal. This bill would require the department to give notice by personal service or certified mail to a surface mining operation that it determines shall not be included in the above-described list or shall be removed from the above-described list. The bill would specify that the surface mining operation shall have 30 days from the date of receipt of service within which to file an appeal of the department’s determination with the State Board of Mining and Geology. The bill would require that an appeal be scheduled and heard at a public hearing within 60 days from the date the appeal is filed, or a longer time if mutually agreed upon by the board and the appellant. The bill would require that when a timely appeal is filed on behalf of a surface mining operation pursuant to the provisions of the bill, the operation shall remain on the list pending the final outcome of the appeal. The bill would prescribe requirements for the review of information and evidence pertaining to the appeal, as specified. Hide

AB 1610 (2011-2012) - An Act to Add Sections 55.4 and 55.41 to the Civil Code, and to Amend Section 4452 of the Government Code, Relating to Special Access.

Special access: liability

Don Wagner / The bill has been introduced.

Under existing law, a person, firm, or corporation that interferes with the access rights of a disabled individual is liable for the actual damages of each offense and any amount determined by a judge or jury of up to 3 times the amount of the actual damages, but in no case less than $1,000. Existing law requires the State Architect to develop and submit for approval and adoption building… More

Under existing law, a person, firm, or corporation that interferes with the access rights of a disabled individual is liable for the actual damages of each offense and any amount determined by a judge or jury of up to 3 times the amount of the actual damages, but in no case less than $1,000. Existing law requires the State Architect to develop and submit for approval and adoption building standards for making buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs, and related facilities accessible to, and usable by, persons with disabilities, as specified. This bill would establish notice requirements for an alleged aggrieved party to follow before bringing an action against a business for an alleged violation of the above-described provisions. The bill would require that party to provide specified notice to the owner of the property, agent, or other responsible party where the alleged violation occurred. The bill would require that owner, agent, or other responsible party to respond within 30 days with a description of the improvements to be made or with a rebuttal to the allegations, as specified. If that owner, agent, or other responsible party elects to fix the alleged violation, the bill would provide 120 days to do so. The bill would provide that its provisions do not apply to claims for recovery of special damages for an injury in fact, and would authorize the court to consider previous or pending actual damage awards received or prayed for by the alleged aggrieved party for the same or similar injury. The bill would further state the intent of the Legislature to institute certain educational programs related to special access laws. Hide

AB 1611 (2011-2012) - An Act Relating to Public Social Services.

Foster care: racial and ethnic disparities

Jim Beall / The bill has been introduced.

Existing law provides for the out-of-home placement of children who are unable to remain in the custody and care of their parent or parents, and provides for a range of child welfare, foster care, and adoption assistance services for which these children may be eligible. This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to address the issue of racial and ethnic… More

Existing law provides for the out-of-home placement of children who are unable to remain in the custody and care of their parent or parents, and provides for a range of child welfare, foster care, and adoption assistance services for which these children may be eligible. This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to address the issue of racial and ethnic disproportionality and disparities in the foster care system. Hide

AB 1612 (2011-2012) - An Act to Amend Sections 11346.2 and 11346.5 of the Government Code, Relating to Administrative Regulations.

Administrative practices

Ricardo Lara / The bill has been introduced.

(1)Existing law requires every state agency subject to the Administrative Procedure Act to provide an initial statement of reasons for proposing the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation. Existing law requires that the initial statement of reasons include, among other things, facts, evidence, documents, testimony, or other evidence on which the agency relies to support a specified… More

(1)Existing law requires every state agency subject to the Administrative Procedure Act to provide an initial statement of reasons for proposing the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation. Existing law requires that the initial statement of reasons include, among other things, facts, evidence, documents, testimony, or other evidence on which the agency relies to support a specified determination. This bill would additionally require that if a regulation that is a building standard impacts housing, the initial statement of reasons include the estimated cost of compliance and the potential benefits of the regulation and the related assumptions used in determining that estimate, except as specified. (2)Existing law requires every state agency to provide notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation and requires a designated agency officer to make publicly available the agency’s evaluation, if any, of the effect of the proposed regulatory action on housing costs. This bill would require that in making the evaluation available to the public, the agency officer include the estimated costs of compliance and the potential benefits of the regulation, except as specified. Hide

AB 1613 (2011-2012) - An Act to Amend Section 44015 of the Health and Safety Code, and to Amend Section 4000.1 of the Vehicle Code, Relating to Vehicles.

Motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program

Tim Donnelly / The bill has been introduced.

Existing law establishes a motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (smog-check) program, administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs and the State Air Resources Board, which provides for the inspection of all motor vehicles, except those specifically exempted from the program, upon registration, biennially upon renewal of registration, upon transfer of ownership, and in certain other… More

Existing law establishes a motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (smog-check) program, administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs and the State Air Resources Board, which provides for the inspection of all motor vehicles, except those specifically exempted from the program, upon registration, biennially upon renewal of registration, upon transfer of ownership, and in certain other circumstances. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to require, upon initial registration, and, except as specified, upon transfer of ownership and registration, of a motor vehicle, and upon registration of a motor vehicle previously registered outside this state that is subject to those provisions, a valid certificate of compliance or a certificate of noncompliance, as appropriate, with respect to smog certification. Existing law specifies that a certificate of compliance or noncompliance is valid for 90 days, except as provided. This bill would delete the requirement that the DMV require a certificate of compliance or a certificate of noncompliance with respect to smog certification upon any transfer of ownership and registration of a motor vehicle. Hide