California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 235 — Public records: clemency records.

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

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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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law, the California Public Records Act, requires state and local agencies to make their records available for public inspection and, upon request of any person, to provide a copy of any public record unless the record is exempt from disclosure. Existing law authorizes the Governor, upon leaving office, from restricting access to certain records, as specified, except that the Governor is prohibited from imposing any restriction whatsoever with respect to certain files, including, among others, writings relating to applications for clemency or extradition in cases which have been closed for a period of at least 25 years. This bill would, instead, prohibit the Governor from imposing any restriction whatsoever on public access to writings relating to applications for clemency. This bill would require the Governor, prior to making any materials relating to an application for clemency public, to redact the home address, telephone number, and e-mail address of a victim of crime, or a family member of a victim of crime, from the materials.

Bill Text

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. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on G.O.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 6.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Halderman · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Halderman

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 235 do?
Existing law, the California Public Records Act, requires state and local agencies to make their records available for public inspection and, upon request of any person, to provide a copy of any public record unless the record is exempt from disclosure. Existing law authorizes the Governor, upon leaving office, from restricting access to certain records, as specified, except that the Governor is prohibited from imposing any restriction whatsoever with respect to certain files, including, among others, writings relating to applications for clemency or extradition in cases which have been closed for a period of at least 25 years. This bill would, instead, prohibit the Governor from imposing any restriction whatsoever on public access to writings relating to applications for clemency. This bill would require the Governor, prior to making any materials relating to an application for clemency public, to redact the home address, telephone number, and e-mail address of a victim of crime, or a family member of a victim of crime, from the materials.
Who sponsors AB 235?
AB 235 is sponsored by Halderman.
What is the current status of AB 235?
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 AB 235?
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