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CA AJR40

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Anna Caballero

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress and the President to establish federal mechanisms encouraging comprehensive local gang violence reduction plans combining prevention, intervention, and suppression strategies
  • Requests greater flexibility in use of federal funds for multijurisdictional and cross-disciplinary gang violence prevention approaches
  • Cites 2,771 gang-related homicides in California between 2005 and 2007 as justification for federal action
  • Emphasizes that data-driven, evidence-based programs and comprehensive community planning have demonstrated positive results in reducing gang activity, homicides, and related social costs
  • Directs California's Assembly Clerk to transmit the resolution to the President, Vice President, Congress leadership, and all California members of Congress

Legislative Description

Gang violence prevention.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 42, Statutes of 2010.

6/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules5/10/2010
Public Safety4/12/2010

Full Bill Text

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