California 2019-2020 Regular Session

California Senate Bill SB1247 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1247Introduced by Senator SternFebruary 21, 2020 An act to amend Section 12550 of the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1247, as introduced, Stern. State government: Attorney General.Existing law establishes within state government the Attorney General who is the chief law officer of the state. Existing law provides that the Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the state. Existing law authorizes the Attorney General to assist any district attorney in the discharge of their duties, as prescribed.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12550 of the Government Code is amended to read:12550. (a) The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the State state and may require of them written reports as to the condition of public business entrusted to their charge.When he (b) When the Attorney General deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or when directed to do so by the Governor, he they shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of his their duties, and may, where he deems if they deem it necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In this respect he respect, the Attorney General has all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpenas subpoenas or other process.
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1247Introduced by Senator SternFebruary 21, 2020 An act to amend Section 12550 of the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1247, as introduced, Stern. State government: Attorney General.Existing law establishes within state government the Attorney General who is the chief law officer of the state. Existing law provides that the Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the state. Existing law authorizes the Attorney General to assist any district attorney in the discharge of their duties, as prescribed.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
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20	20	An act to amend Section 12550 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	SB 1247, as introduced, Stern. State government: Attorney General.
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28	28	Existing law establishes within state government the Attorney General who is the chief law officer of the state. Existing law provides that the Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the state. Existing law authorizes the Attorney General to assist any district attorney in the discharge of their duties, as prescribed.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.
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30	30	Existing law establishes within state government the Attorney General who is the chief law officer of the state. Existing law provides that the Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the state. Existing law authorizes the Attorney General to assist any district attorney in the discharge of their duties, as prescribed.
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32	32	This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.
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38	38	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12550 of the Government Code is amended to read:12550. (a) The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the State state and may require of them written reports as to the condition of public business entrusted to their charge.When he (b) When the Attorney General deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or when directed to do so by the Governor, he they shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of his their duties, and may, where he deems if they deem it necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In this respect he respect, the Attorney General has all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpenas subpoenas or other process.
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40	40	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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42	42	## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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44	44	SECTION 1. Section 12550 of the Government Code is amended to read:12550. (a) The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the State state and may require of them written reports as to the condition of public business entrusted to their charge.When he (b) When the Attorney General deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or when directed to do so by the Governor, he they shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of his their duties, and may, where he deems if they deem it necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In this respect he respect, the Attorney General has all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpenas subpoenas or other process.
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46	46	SECTION 1. Section 12550 of the Government Code is amended to read:
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50	50	12550. (a) The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the State state and may require of them written reports as to the condition of public business entrusted to their charge.When he (b) When the Attorney General deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or when directed to do so by the Governor, he they shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of his their duties, and may, where he deems if they deem it necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In this respect he respect, the Attorney General has all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpenas subpoenas or other process.
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52	52	12550. (a) The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the State state and may require of them written reports as to the condition of public business entrusted to their charge.When he (b) When the Attorney General deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or when directed to do so by the Governor, he they shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of his their duties, and may, where he deems if they deem it necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In this respect he respect, the Attorney General has all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpenas subpoenas or other process.
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54	54	12550. (a) The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the State state and may require of them written reports as to the condition of public business entrusted to their charge.When he (b) When the Attorney General deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or when directed to do so by the Governor, he they shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of his their duties, and may, where he deems if they deem it necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In this respect he respect, the Attorney General has all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpenas subpoenas or other process.
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58	58	12550. (a) The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the State state and may require of them written reports as to the condition of public business entrusted to their charge.
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64	64	(b) When the Attorney General deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or when directed to do so by the Governor, he they shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of his their duties, and may, where he deems if they deem it necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In this respect he respect, the Attorney General has all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpenas subpoenas or other process.