Bill Would Eliminate Reduced Terms in Multiple Felonies

Reduced prison sentences for criminals who are convicted of multiple felonies would be eliminated under legislation that has been introduced in the Senate.

The bill (SB 90) is sponsored by Sen. Ray Haynes (R-Riverside), who said, “We need to say to the criminal, ‘You will serve the entire sentence for each crime.’ Convicted felons should not be rewarded because they have committed more than one felonious act.”

Under current law, the courts can impose reduced sentences on people convicted of multiple crimes, according to the Southern California legislator.

ASSEMBLY

Bill Introductions

* Mountain Lions: AB 117 by Assemblyman David Knowles (R-Placerville) requests that voters overturn protections for mountain lions that were imposed by Proposition 117 in 1990.

* State Budget: AB 111 by Assemblyman Jim Brulte (R-Rancho Cucamonga) would authorize state expenditures for the 1995-96 fiscal year.

* Earthquake Insurance: AB 115 by Assemblywoman Juanita M. McDonald (D-Carson) would prohibit insurance companies from refusing to offer or renew earthquake insurance coverage of homes.

* Food Stamps: AB 109 by Assemblyman Larry Bowler (R-Elk Grove) would make it a felony to illegally sell food stamps amounting to more than $50 in value.

* Rhino Bullets: AB 114 by Assemblyman Richard Katz (D-Sylmar) would ban the sale or manufacture of so-called Rhino bullets and all other types of ammunition that can penetrate bulletproof vests commonly worn by law enforcement personnel and explode upon contact with human flesh.

SENATE

Bill Introductions

* AIDS Instruction: SB 101 by Sen. Teresa Hughes (D-Inglewood) would require schools to provide AIDS prevention instruction to fifth- and sixth-graders. Current law provides for such AIDS prevention instruction in seventh grade through high school.

* School Bonds: SB 96 by Sen. Leroy Greene (D-Carmichael) asks voters to approve a $2-billion bond issue for construction of elementary and secondary school facilities.

* State Mandates: SJR 6 by Sen. Alfred E. Alquist (D-Santa Clara) requests Congress to include in any balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution a provision that prohibits the federal government from imposing unfunded mandates upon the states.

* Concealed Weapons: SB 74 by Sen. Bill Leonard (R-Big Bear Lake) would create a statewide uniform program for obtaining concealed weapon permits, replacing the current county-by-county system, and increase the penalty for illegally carrying concealed weapons.

* Residential Picketing: SB 85 by Sen. Charles M. Calderon (D-Whittier) would prohibit people from picketing in front of a private residence.

* State Budget: SB 89 by Sen. Alfred E. Alquist (D-Santa Clara) would authorize state expenditures for the 1995-96 fiscal year.