Terrorism.

Existing law makes it a crime to hang a noose, place a sign containing a Nazi swastika, burn a religious symbol on the private property of another, and commit other acts for the purpose of causing terror. Existing law makes it a felony to explode, ignite, or attempt to explode or ignite a destructive device or explosive, or to commit arson, in a church, health facility, courthouse, school, or other specified facility for the purpose of terrorizing another or in reckless disregard of terrorizing another. This bill would make the commission of murder or kidnapping with intent to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policy of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion, or affect the conduct of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for a term of 25 years to life or imprisonment in the state prison for a term of life without the possibility of parole. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose 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.