California 1995-1996 Regular Session Status: Introduced

AB 1985 — Driving under the influence: reckless driving.

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

This bill died with 1995-1996 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

The bill addresses penalties for driving under the influence and reckless driving.

AB 1985 updates laws related to penalties for DUI and reckless driving offenses. It aims to enhance road safety by enforcing stricter consequences.

What this means for you
  • Workers: With stricter driving penalties, employees commuting to work may face fewer dangers from reckless drivers.
  • Families: This means safer roads for your loved ones and a reduced risk of accidents due to impaired driving.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill AB 1985 include the addition of new provisions while some earlier text has been removed. This update is significant because it clarifies the intent of the bill and may streamline its implementation. These revisions can help ensure that the legislation works better for the people it aims to serve.

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Sponsors

  • Speier · Cosponsor
  • Leslie · Cosponsor
  • Alpert · Cosponsor
  • Baldwin · Cosponsor
  • Conroy · Cosponsor
  • Cortese · Cosponsor
  • Gallegos · Cosponsor
  • Harvey · Cosponsor
  • Hawkins · Cosponsor
  • Katz · Cosponsor
  • Machado · Cosponsor
  • Margett · Cosponsor
  • Willard Murray · Cosponsor
  • Rainey · Cosponsor
  • Sweeney · Cosponsor
  • Woods · Cosponsor
  • Ayala · Cosponsor
  • Leonard · Cosponsor
  • O'Connell · Cosponsor
  • Petris · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 102 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (20)

  • Speier
  • Leslie
  • Alpert
  • Baldwin
  • Conroy
  • Cortese
  • Gallegos
  • Harvey
  • Hawkins
  • Katz
  • Machado
  • Margett
  • Willard Murray
  • Rainey
  • Sweeney
  • Woods
  • Ayala
  • Leonard
  • O'Connell
  • Petris

Not signed on (102)

102 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 1985?
AB 1985 is sponsored by Speier, Leslie, Alpert, Baldwin, Conroy, Cortese, Gallegos, Harvey, Hawkins, Katz, Machado, Margett, Willard Murray, Rainey, Sweeney, Woods, Ayala, Leonard, O'Connell, and Petris.
What is the current status of AB 1985?
This bill died with 1995-1996 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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.
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