Assembly Bill 277: Background Checks for Behavioral Technicians: Would require that all employees providing behavioral health treatment undergo a background check and are prohibited from employment if convicted of a crime involving minors. Current Status: Pending referral to a Senate Committee.

Assembly Bill 333: Recycling – Glass Beverage Containers: Helps fund the diversion of tens of millions of tons of waste glass from landfills and recycle it into useful and low-carbon construction materials. Current Status: Held in Assembly Committee on Appropriations.

Assembly Bill 387: Nevaeh’s Law #2: A youth sports organization that elects to offer an athletic program shall ensure that its athletes have access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) during any official practice or match at a location where an AED already exists or during an official practice or match at any public or private local facility with a permanent sports infrastructure used for youth sports programs.  Current Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Health.

Assembly Bill 528: Child Exploitation: In criminal cases related to child pornography, would require graphic evidence to remain in the custody of the court or government and prohibit unauthorized copies in order to prevent the re-victimization of children. Current Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.

Assembly Bill 767: Sexually Violent Predators: Would prohibit a sexually violent predator from being released within a quarter mile of a child daycare facility or school that has filed a private school affidavit. Current Status: Pending referral to a Senate Committee.

Assembly Bill 873: Dental Board Licensing Requirements: Will streamline training for prospective dental assistants to address workforce shortage in the dental care industry.  Current Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Business, Professions, and Economic Development.

Assembly Bill 1568: Megan’s Law:  Strengthens California’s laws against low level sex offenders by mandating proof of completed certified treatment programs before they can petition for removal from the registry. Current Status: Referred to Assembly Committee on Public Safety.   

Assembly Bill 1572: Background Checks for CIF Officials: Would require interscholastic sports officials to undergo an annual background check and requires the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to verify sprots officials’ eligibility. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.

Assembly Bill 1612: Narcotics Incineration: Would allow law enforcement agencies to safely and securely dispose of confiscated dangerous illegal drugs. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.

Assembly Bill 1617: Hazardous Waste Reporting: Would standardize the dates for which annual reports are due from the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. Current Status: Referred to Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials.

Assembly Bill 1698: Small Business Tax Credit: Would provide a tax credit to businesses with 50 or less employees who satisfy the food handler requirements outlined in Health and Safety Code Section 113948. The tax credit would supplement the cost of paying for food handler cards. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.

Assembly Bill 1728: Common Course Numbering for First Responders: Would integrate firefighting and law enforcement education courses into the existing common course numbering system at California Community Colleges. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.

Assembly Bill 1765: License Plates for Disabled Veterans: Would remove the weight restriction on vehicles with special license plates for disabled veterans to allow for placement on heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.

Assembly Bill 1814: DUI Training for Peace Officers: Improves access to DUI Field Sobriety Test training programs for law enforcement officers assigned to traffic enforcement duties. Current Status: Pending referral to an Assembly Committee.