California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 976 — Violent felonies.

Last action — April 24 set for second hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 5. Page 4817.)

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Constitution, as amended by Proposition 57 at the November 8, 2016, statewide general election, makes a person sentenced to state prison for a conviction of a nonviolent felony offense eligible for parole consideration after completing the full term for his or her primary offense, as specified. Existing law classifies certain felonies as violent felonies and certain felonies as serious felonies for purposes of various provisions of the Penal Code. Existing law specifies certain offenses for which a person is required to register as a sex offender. This bill would specify that a nonviolent felony offense for purposes of the above parole eligibility does not include a felony classified as a violent felony, and would also define a serious felony or an offense that requires registration as a sex offender as a violent felony for these purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. April 24 set for second hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 5. Page 4817.)

  2. Set for hearing April 24.

  3. April 17 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  5. Set for hearing April 17.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

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

  8. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  9. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 4.

  10. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bates · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Bates

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 976 do?
The California Constitution, as amended by Proposition 57 at the November 8, 2016, statewide general election, makes a person sentenced to state prison for a conviction of a nonviolent felony offense eligible for parole consideration after completing the full term for his or her primary offense, as specified. Existing law classifies certain felonies as violent felonies and certain felonies as serious felonies for purposes of various provisions of the Penal Code. Existing law specifies certain offenses for which a person is required to register as a sex offender. This bill would specify that a nonviolent felony offense for purposes of the above parole eligibility does not include a felony classified as a violent felony, and would also define a serious felony or an offense that requires registration as a sex offender as a violent felony for these purposes.
Who sponsors SB 976?
SB 976 is sponsored by Bates.
What is the current status of SB 976?
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 SB 976?
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