AB 59 is sponsored by Ducheny, Torlakson, Alquist, Brown, Aguiar, Bowen, Cardoza, Granlund, Honda, Keeley, Knox, Kuehl, Lempert, Machado, Napolitano, Washington, Wildman, Alpert, Ayala, Costa, Haynes, Peace, Rainey, Solis, Watson, Pacheco, Blanca (Democratic), and Johnson, Natasha (Republican).

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

AB 59 — Crimes: kidnapping.

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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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In the latest version of Bill AB 59, a specific line of text has been added to clarify its intent. This change is important because it improves understanding of the bill's purpose and helps ensure that the new regulations will be followed correctly. Making such clarifications can enhance the bill’s effectiveness and improve its implementation once passed.

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Who sponsors AB 59?: AB 59 is sponsored by Ducheny, Torlakson, Alquist, Brown, Aguiar, Bowen, Cardoza, Granlund, Honda, Keeley, Knox, Kuehl, Lempert, Machado, Napolitano, Washington, Wildman, Alpert, Ayala, Costa, Haynes, Peace, Rainey, Solis, Watson, Pacheco, Blanca (Democratic), and Johnson, Natasha (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 59?: 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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Identifier: AB 59
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 1997-1998 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Ducheny

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