California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1040 — Appeals: notice: class action settlements.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 provides that an appeal is to the court of appeal, other than in a limited civil case, and specifies certain judgments and orders from which an appeal may be taken. This bill would require the appellant, upon filing a notice of appeal, to state if the appeal is from a lower court's approval of a class action settlement. If so, then the appeal shall be entitled to expedited briefing and preference in setting the date for oral argument within 120 days after the notice of appeal has been filed.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of AB 1040 has added a new section that was not previously included, while removing some outdated language from the original text. This change is important because it clarifies the bill's intent and ensures that it better addresses current issues. By streamlining the language, the bill becomes easier to understand and implement. These adjustments help ensure that the legislation is more effective in achieving its goals.

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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. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  5. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  6. Read first time.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 30.

  8. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Audra Strickland · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Audra Strickland

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1040 do?
Existing law provides that an appeal is to the court of appeal, other than in a limited civil case, and specifies certain judgments and orders from which an appeal may be taken. This bill would require the appellant, upon filing a notice of appeal, to state if the appeal is from a lower court's approval of a class action settlement. If so, then the appeal shall be entitled to expedited briefing and preference in setting the date for oral argument within 120 days after the notice of appeal has been filed.
Who sponsors AB 1040?
AB 1040 is sponsored by Audra Strickland.
What is the current status of AB 1040?
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.
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