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CA AB47

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

9/30/2014

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gatto

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement agencies to request a Yellow Alert when a hit-and-run incident results in death or serious bodily injury and the agency has specific information about the suspect or vehicle
  • Requires the California Highway Patrol to activate a Yellow Alert within the requested geographic area if it concurs that all requirements are met
  • Specifies that Yellow Alert activation requires the investigating agency to have at least one of the following: complete license plate number, partial license plate number with vehicle make/model/color, or suspect identity
  • Requires the California Highway Patrol to assist by issuing the Yellow Alert via local digital signs upon activation
  • Encourages but does not require radio, television, and cable/satellite systems to cooperate in disseminating Yellow Alert information

Legislative Description

Emergency services: hit-and-run incidents.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/30/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety8/22/2014
Appropriations6/30/2014
Public Safety6/12/2014
Appropriations7/8/2013
Public Safety6/6/2013
Rules5/28/2013
Appropriations4/17/2013
Public Safety1/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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