California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 1019 — Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount: identification of unidentified human remains.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Existing law requires a certain percentage of funds to be allocated to specified rural and small county sheriffs' departments from funds remaining in the Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount in the Local Revenue Fund 2011, as specified. Existing law requires that funds allocated pursuant to these provisions be used to enhance law enforcement efforts in those counties. This bill would specifically authorize a county sheriff's department to use up to 20% of those funds for the identification of unidentified human remains, including using the funds for forensic examination and genealogical research.

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What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill AB 1019, a specific line has been added to clarify the bill’s intent. This change aims to provide clearer guidance for implementation and ensure that everyone understands the goals of the legislation. This matters because it helps prevent confusion and ensures that the bill can be effectively put into practice.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1019 do?
Existing law requires a certain percentage of funds to be allocated to specified rural and small county sheriffs' departments from funds remaining in the Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount in the Local Revenue Fund 2011, as specified. Existing law requires that funds allocated pursuant to these provisions be used to enhance law enforcement efforts in those counties. This bill would specifically authorize a county sheriff's department to use up to 20% of those funds for the identification of unidentified human remains, including using the funds for forensic examination and genealogical research.
Who sponsors AB 1019?
AB 1019 is sponsored by Flora, Heath (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 1019?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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