California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1631 — Shorthand reporters: shorthand reporting service corporation.

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
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 for the certification and regulation of shorthand reporters and for the regulation of shorthand reporting corporations by the Court Reporters Board of California within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Under existing law, a violation of the laws governing the practice of shorthand reporting and shorthand reporting corporations is a crime. This bill would prohibit a shorthand reporting service corporation or its owners, managers, or employees person or entity employing shorthand reporters, or contracting with shorthand reporters for services, from giving or otherwise providing cash or cash equivalents, including gift cards, for marketing purposes. This bill would prohibit its provisions from being construed to limit a shorthand reporting service corporation from entering into long-term or multi-case contracts with attorneys, law firms, or 3rd parties, as specified. This bill would require its provisions to be enforced by the Attorney General. Because this bill would expand the scope of an existing crime, it would create 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

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

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

  3. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

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

  7. Referred to Com. on B. & P.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Salas · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Salas

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1631 do?
Existing law provides for the certification and regulation of shorthand reporters and for the regulation of shorthand reporting corporations by the Court Reporters Board of California within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Under existing law, a violation of the laws governing the practice of shorthand reporting and shorthand reporting corporations is a crime. This bill would prohibit a shorthand reporting service corporation or its owners, managers, or employees person or entity employing shorthand reporters, or contracting with shorthand reporters for services, from giving or otherwise providing cash or cash equivalents, including gift cards, for marketing purposes. This bill would prohibit its provisions from being construed to limit a shorthand reporting service corporation from entering into long-term or multi-case contracts with attorneys, law firms, or 3rd parties, as specified. This bill would require its provisions to be enforced by the Attorney General. Because this bill would expand the scope of an existing crime, it would create 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1631?
AB 1631 is sponsored by Salas.
What is the current status of AB 1631?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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 1631?
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