California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1277 — Jury duty.

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
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    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · 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.

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Summary

Existing law requires the Judicial Council to sponsor a pilot program for 2 fiscal years to study whether increases in juror compensation and mileage reimbursement rates increase juror diversity and participation. Existing law requires the Judicial Council to provide a report to the Legislature describing the findings of the pilot program and providing information for promoting juror diversity. This bill would require the Judicial Council to also make the report available to the public on its internet website.

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What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill AB 1277 includes some additions and removals in the text, although the specific details of these changes aren't provided. Typically, amendments like these aim to clarify the language of the bill, address concerns raised during discussions, or add new provisions that enhance its effectiveness. Understanding these changes is important because they can impact how the bill is implemented and what it will achieve once it becomes law.

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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, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. Read first time.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  7. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Essayli · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Essayli

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 1277 do?
Existing law requires the Judicial Council to sponsor a pilot program for 2 fiscal years to study whether increases in juror compensation and mileage reimbursement rates increase juror diversity and participation. Existing law requires the Judicial Council to provide a report to the Legislature describing the findings of the pilot program and providing information for promoting juror diversity. This bill would require the Judicial Council to also make the report available to the public on its internet website.
Who sponsors AB 1277?
AB 1277 is sponsored by Essayli.
What is the current status of AB 1277?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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