Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform; provides that when the defendant is charged with a felony, the court shall request of the applicable county pre-trial services agency a risk and needs assessment be conducted on the eligible defendant for the purpose of determining whether such defendant should be released on the defendant's own recognizance, released under non-monetary conditions or, where authorized, bail or commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff; defines risks and needs assessment; makes related provisions.
Asm. Lester Chang
Sponsored bills
Permits the commissioner of education to include graduate programs as programs eligible for approval under the state tuition assistance program.
Prohibits unlawful disposal of solid waste on private and state property.
Authorizes local governments to adopt a local law or ordinance requiring property owners to replace each tree removed from their property with up to three trees and authorizes the imposition of property tax credits and reasonable fines.
Provides for the installment payment for the earned income credit.
Waives the state application fee for all civil service examinations for all veterans.
Relates to providing judges more discretion regarding securing orders and limiting the lengths of certain orders.
Establishes a state SNAP minimum benefit program to provide a minimum amount of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits that is higher than the amount of federal SNAP benefits.
Creates incentives for counties to investigate and prosecute medicaid fraud.
Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for acupuncture services.