California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 357 — Firearms: license to carry concealed firearm.

Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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  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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 authorizes the sheriff of a county, or the chief or other head of a municipal police department upon proof that the person applying is of good moral character, that good cause exists, and that the person applying satisfies certain conditions or has been deputized or appointed as a peace officer, as specified, to issue a license for the person to carry a concealed handgun, as specified. This bill would delete the good cause requirement, and require the sheriff or the chief or other head of a municipal police department to issue the license if the other criteria described above are met. By imposing additional duties on local law enforcement agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.

  3. In committee: Set second hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

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

  5. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.

  7. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Knight · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Knight

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 357 do?
Existing law authorizes the sheriff of a county, or the chief or other head of a municipal police department upon proof that the person applying is of good moral character, that good cause exists, and that the person applying satisfies certain conditions or has been deputized or appointed as a peace officer, as specified, to issue a license for the person to carry a concealed handgun, as specified. This bill would delete the good cause requirement, and require the sheriff or the chief or other head of a municipal police department to issue the license if the other criteria described above are met. By imposing additional duties on local law enforcement agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors AB 357?
AB 357 is sponsored by Knight.
What is the current status of AB 357?
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 AB 357?
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