Bill Text: CA SB35 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Chaptered


Bill Title: Wiretapping: authorization.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-09-28 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 745, Statutes of 2014. [SB35 Detail]

Download: California-2013-SB35-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: SB 35	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	CHAPTER  745
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR  SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
	PASSED THE SENATE  AUGUST 26, 2014
	PASSED THE ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 25, 2014
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 21, 2014
	AMENDED IN SENATE  JANUARY 6, 2014
	AMENDED IN SENATE  APRIL 23, 2013

INTRODUCED BY   Senator Pavley
   (Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Holden)

                        DECEMBER 4, 2012

   An act to amend Section 629.98 of the Penal Code, relating to
wiretapping.



	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 35, Pavley. Wiretapping: authorization.
   Existing law establishes a procedure for a prosecutor to apply
for, and the court to issue, an order authorizing law enforcement to
intercept a wire or electronic communication. Existing law requires
the Attorney General to prepare and submit an annual report to the
Legislature, the Judicial Council, and the Director of the
Administrative Office of the United States Courts regarding these
interceptions, as specified. Existing law makes a violation of these
provisions punishable as a misdemeanor or as a felony. Existing law
makes these provisions effective until January 1, 2015.
   This bill would extend the operation of these provisions until
January 1, 2020.
   By extending the operation of provisions of law creating a crime,
this 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.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  Section 629.98 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
   629.98.  This chapter shall only remain in effect until January 1,
2020, and as of that date is repealed.
  SEC. 2.  No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to
Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because
the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school
district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or
infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty
for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the
Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the
meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California
Constitution.   
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