California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SCA 13 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Sections 2, 11, and 12 of Article VI thereof, relating to courts.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 establishes the jurisdiction of the courts, providing that the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction when judgment of death has been pronounced. The California Constitution provides that courts of appeal have appellate jurisdiction when superior courts have original jurisdiction in causes of a type within the appellate jurisdiction of the courts of appeal on June 30, 1995, and in other causes prescribed by statute. This measure would, instead, establish appellate jurisdiction in the courts of appeal in cases when judgment of death has been pronounced. The California Constitution authorizes the Supreme Court to review the decision of a court of appeal in any cause. Concurrence of 4 judges present at the argument is necessary for a judgment. This measure would require the Supreme Court to review the decision of a court of appeal in a capital case on an issue necessary to the judgment on which the court of appeal panel was not unanimous, and would authorize the Supreme Court to review other issues in that case. The measure would authorize the Supreme Court to decide the case upon the concurrence of 4 judges without oral argument if the Supreme Court is required to review the decision of a court of appeal on an issue necessary to the judgment on which the court of appeal panel was not unanimous and does not grant review of any additional issues.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 5. Page 758.) Reconsideration granted.

  3. Set for hearing April 30.

  4. Re-referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and E. & C.A.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  6. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. Read first time.

  8. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 26.

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

Sponsors

  • Anderson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Anderson

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 13 do?
The California Constitution establishes the jurisdiction of the courts, providing that the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction when judgment of death has been pronounced. The California Constitution provides that courts of appeal have appellate jurisdiction when superior courts have original jurisdiction in causes of a type within the appellate jurisdiction of the courts of appeal on June 30, 1995, and in other causes prescribed by statute. This measure would, instead, establish appellate jurisdiction in the courts of appeal in cases when judgment of death has been pronounced. The California Constitution authorizes the Supreme Court to review the decision of a court of appeal in any cause. Concurrence of 4 judges present at the argument is necessary for a judgment. This measure would require the Supreme Court to review the decision of a court of appeal in a capital case on an issue necessary to the judgment on which the court of appeal panel was not unanimous, and would authorize the Supreme Court to review other issues in that case. The measure would authorize the Supreme Court to decide the case upon the concurrence of 4 judges without oral argument if the Supreme Court is required to review the decision of a court of appeal on an issue necessary to the judgment on which the court of appeal panel was not unanimous and does not grant review of any additional issues.
Who sponsors SCA 13?
SCA 13 is sponsored by Anderson.
What is the current status of SCA 13?
This bill died with 2013-2014 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 13?
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