Inmates: out-of-state transfers.
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SB 1078 — Inmates: out-of-state transfers.
Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Summary
Existing law provides for the transfer of inmates to out-of-state institutions pursuant to the Interstate Corrections Compact and the Western Interstate Corrections Compact. Existing law provides that inmates confined in an institution pursuant to the terms of these compacts shall at all times be subject to the jurisdiction of this state and may at any time be removed therefrom for transfer to a prison or other institution within this state or for any other purpose permitted by the laws of this state, as specified. This bill would provide that no inmate sentenced under California law may be committed or transferred outside of this state unless the Governor personally approves the transfer. The bill would place requirements on agreements to transfer inmates outside of this state, including that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ensure that in any agreement to transfer an inmate outside of this state the receiving state or country shall not release the inmate before the inmate serves his or her full sentence. The bill would prohibit any agreement to transfer an inmate outside of this state to be made if a California law enforcement agency from a jurisdiction where the acts leading to the inmate's imprisonment took place issues a public statement opposing the transfer. The bill would provide that it shall not be construed to apply to inmates not sentenced by a court of this state.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 5. Page 3085.)
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Set for hearing April 6.
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To Com. on PUB. S.
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From print. May be acted upon on or after March 20.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Denham · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Denham
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 29% | 71% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cogdill | — | Yea |
| Hancock | — | Nay |
| Huff | — | Yea |
| Leno | — | Nay |
| Steinberg | — | Nay |
| Wright | — | Nay |
| Cedillo | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1078 do?
- Existing law provides for the transfer of inmates to out-of-state institutions pursuant to the Interstate Corrections Compact and the Western Interstate Corrections Compact. Existing law provides that inmates confined in an institution pursuant to the terms of these compacts shall at all times be subject to the jurisdiction of this state and may at any time be removed therefrom for transfer to a prison or other institution within this state or for any other purpose permitted by the laws of this state, as specified. This bill would provide that no inmate sentenced under California law may be committed or transferred outside of this state unless the Governor personally approves the transfer. The bill would place requirements on agreements to transfer inmates outside of this state, including that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation ensure that in any agreement to transfer an inmate outside of this state the receiving state or country shall not release the inmate before the inmate serves his or her full sentence. The bill would prohibit any agreement to transfer an inmate outside of this state to be made if a California law enforcement agency from a jurisdiction where the acts leading to the inmate's imprisonment took place issues a public statement opposing the transfer. The bill would provide that it shall not be construed to apply to inmates not sentenced by a court of this state.
- Who sponsors SB 1078?
- SB 1078 is sponsored by Denham.
- What is the current status of SB 1078?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
- Where can I track SB 1078?
- Track SB 1078 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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