California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SCA 20 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Sections 11 and 12 of Article VI thereof, relating to death penalty appeals.

Last action — Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 5. Page 3210.) Reconsideration granted.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Constitution provides that the California Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction when a judgment of death has been pronounced. The Constitution also authorizes the Supreme Court to, before a decision, transfer a cause from itself to a court of appeal, and review the decision of a court of appeal in any case, except that this transfer authorization does not apply to appeals involving a judgment of death. This measure would amend the California Constitution to give courts of appeal appellate jurisdiction when judgment of death has been pronounced. The measure would delete the provision specifying that the California Supreme Court's transfer authorization does not apply to appeals involving a judgment of death.

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Action History

  1. Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 5. Page 3210.) Reconsideration granted.

  2. Set for hearing April 17.

  3. Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and E. & C.A.

  4. Read first time.

  5. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27.

  6. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Anderson · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Anderson

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 20 do?
The California Constitution provides that the California Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction when a judgment of death has been pronounced. The Constitution also authorizes the Supreme Court to, before a decision, transfer a cause from itself to a court of appeal, and review the decision of a court of appeal in any case, except that this transfer authorization does not apply to appeals involving a judgment of death. This measure would amend the California Constitution to give courts of appeal appellate jurisdiction when judgment of death has been pronounced. The measure would delete the provision specifying that the California Supreme Court's transfer authorization does not apply to appeals involving a judgment of death.
Who sponsors SCA 20?
SCA 20 is sponsored by Anderson.
What is the current status of SCA 20?
This bill died with 2011-2012 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 SCA 20?
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