California 1997-1998 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

AB 4 — Sentencing: firearms.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 1997-1998 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

AB 4 aims to change sentencing laws related to firearms offenses.

This bill modifies how sentencing is handled for certain firearms-related crimes. It seeks to create more consistent legal outcomes across cases.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The bill AB 4 has been updated to include new provisions that were not part of the original version. These additions may introduce important changes or clarifications that can impact how the law is applied. Understanding these changes is crucial as they can affect various stakeholders and ensure that the law meets its intended goals more effectively.

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Sponsors

  • Miller · Cosponsor
  • Ashburn · Cosponsor
  • Bordonaro · Cosponsor
  • Hurtt · Cosponsor
  • Baldwin · Cosponsor
  • Battin · Cosponsor
  • Baugh · Cosponsor
  • Bowler · Cosponsor
  • Cunneen · Cosponsor
  • Goldsmith · Cosponsor
  • House · Cosponsor
  • Leach · Cosponsor
  • Margett · Cosponsor
  • McClintock · Cosponsor
  • Morrissey · Cosponsor
  • Morrow · Cosponsor
  • Prenter · Cosponsor
  • Richter · Cosponsor
  • Runner · Cosponsor
  • Takasugi · Cosponsor
  • Thompson · Cosponsor
  • Wayne · Cosponsor
  • Haynes · Cosponsor
  • Leslie · Cosponsor
  • McPherson · Cosponsor
  • Monteith · Cosponsor
  • Mountjoy · Cosponsor
  • O'Connell · Cosponsor
  • Rainey · Cosponsor
  • Natasha Johnson · Cosponsor
  • Lisa Calderon · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (31)

  • Miller
  • Ashburn
  • Bordonaro
  • Hurtt
  • Baldwin
  • Battin
  • Baugh
  • Bowler
  • Cunneen
  • Goldsmith
  • House
  • Leach
  • Margett
  • McClintock
  • Morrissey
  • Morrow
  • Prenter
  • Richter
  • Runner
  • Takasugi
  • Thompson
  • Wayne
  • Haynes
  • Leslie
  • McPherson
  • Monteith
  • Mountjoy
  • O'Connell
  • Rainey
  • Johnson, Natasha Republican
  • Calderon, Lisa Democratic

Not signed on (91)

91 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 4?
AB 4 is sponsored by Miller, Ashburn, Bordonaro, Hurtt, Baldwin, Battin, Baugh, Bowler, Cunneen, Goldsmith, House, Leach, Margett, McClintock, Morrissey, Morrow, Prenter, Richter, Runner, Takasugi, Thompson, Wayne, Haynes, Leslie, McPherson, Monteith, Mountjoy, O'Connell, Rainey, Johnson, Natasha (Republican), and Calderon, Lisa (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 4?
This bill died with 1997-1998 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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