Inventory of the California Senate Judiciary Committee Records
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Inventory of the California Senate Judiciary Committee Records
Collection number: See series descriptions
California State Archives
Office of the Secretary of State
Sacramento, California
- Processed by:
- San Skow and Rachel Yamada
- Date Completed:
- January 2017
- Encoded by:
- Michael McNeil
© 2017 California Secretary of State. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: California Senate Judiciary Committee Records
Dates: 1850-2012
Collection number: See series descriptions
Creator:
California Senate Judiciary Committee
Collection Size:
220 cubic feet
Repository:
California State Archives
Abstract: The records of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and its related subcommittees contain approximately 220 cubic feet of textual
materials, 1705 cassette tapes, 95 CDs, and 31 VHS tapes. The records are organized with the records of the Standing Committee
first, followed alphabetically by the names of the Subcommittees.
Physical location: California State Archives
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
Administrative Information
Access
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.
Publication Rights
For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the California State Archives. Permission for reproduction or publication
is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility
for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives
collections.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Senate Judiciary Committee Records, LP[number]:[folder number], California State Archives, Office
of the Secretary of State, Sacramento, California.
Committee History
The Senate Judiciary Committee was among the first committees created during California's first legislative session. On December
21, 1849, the third standing committee of the Senate to be created was that of Judiciary (1850 Senate Journal, page 28). Initially,
the Senate Judiciary Committee was granted jurisdiction over "so much as relates to hanging for stealing," any "Act of Congress
in relation to the grant of swamp and overflowed land," and any "repeal, amendment, or enactment of laws" (Ibid., page 51).
In 1854, the standing committee's focus was substantially narrowed to address matters which "[relate] to amendments of the
State Constitution" (1854 Senate Journal, page 58).
The jurisdiction of the committee remained relatively the same over the intervening period. By 1945, the Senate Judiciary
Committee had expanded its scope to include "all bills amending the following codes: Civil Code, Code of Civil Procedure,
Probate Code, Penal Code, and [all] statutes of a penal nature not related closely to a subject embraced in some other code"
(Legislative Committees: 1945-1946, page 20.1). In 1953, the Senate Judiciary Committee added "Corporations Code, except for
Corporate Securities Act" to their jurisdiction, where it remained until 1969 (Legislative Committees: 1953-1954, page 15;
California Legislature Handbook 1969, page 131). In 1967, bills amending the Evidence Code were added to the standing committee's
range of topics (Legislative Committees 1967, page 51). In 1975, the Senate Judiciary Committee's scope was again expanded
to include "Bills relating to municipal and state court judgeships, court attaches and personnel" and "Bills, relating to
corporations, that do not affect the Corporate Securities Act." "Bills relating to corporations" were removed from the standing
committee's bill assignation in 1983 (California Legislature Handbook 1975, page 109; California Legislature Handbook 1983,
page 96). In 1981, "Bills relating to the Youth and Adult Corrections Agency" were added to the Senate Judiciary Committee's
scope (California Legislature Handbook 1981, page 97). In 1985, the standing committee's focus on bills amending the Civil
Code was more strictly defined to exclude "measures related to retail credit claims" (California Legislature Handbook 1985,
page 102).
In 1995, the Senate Judiciary Committee significantly revised much of its prior scope. Jurisdiction over the Evidence Code
was more strictly defined to exclude "matters relating to criminal procedure," the addendum to the Civil Code was revised
to exclude "measures related to retail credit interest rates," and bills related to the Youth and Adult Corrections Agency
were removed entirely (California Legislature Handbook 1995, page 103). Additionally, in 1995 the standing committee added
bills amending the Family Code to their broad range of topics.
As of 2010, the Senate Judiciary Committee's jurisdiction statement included the following topics: Civil Code, except measures
related to retail credit interest rates; Code of Civil Procedure; Evidence Code, except matters relating to criminal procedure;
Family Code; Probate Code; Bills relating to municipal and state court judgeships, court attaches, and personnel; and bills
relating to liens, claims, and unclaimed property, collections, and franchises (California Legislature Handbook 2009-2010,
page 115).
The Senate Judiciary Committee member's head count has fluctuated over the course of its history. Claiming as few as three
members, as in 1850, and as many as twenty, as in 1905 and 1907, the standing committee's membership has averaged about twelve
members. However, as of the 2011-2012 legislative session, the committee was comprised of only five members.
For a complete list of committee chairs, please see Appendix A in Additional Information.
Additional Information
Scope and Content
The records of the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary and its related subcommittees contain approximately 220 cubic feet
of textual materials, 1700 cassette tapes, 95 CDs, and 26 VHS tapes. The records are organized with the records of the Standing
Committee first, followed alphabetically by the names of the Subcommittees. The series described throughout this record group
include Bill Files (1969-2012), Hearing Files (1850-2012), Subject Files (1961-1979), Correspondence (1857-1982), Minutes
(1862-1895), and Reports (1850-1979).
The Bill Files document the legislative bills directed to the Standing Committee on Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Administration
of Justice. The files include committee analysis, letters from interested parties, and the comments of affected agencies.
Bill files are extremely useful to researchers seeking to track the evolution of a bill and to gauge the public's response
to specific legislation. From 1995 to 2012, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard thousands of bills covering a broad range
of topics. Some recurring issues addressed during this period include: mobile home regulations, elder and dependent abuse,
public records, eminent domain, internet privacy, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, same sex marriage, gender discrimination,
payday lenders, public health and workplace harassment. This diverse subject range reflects the broad reach and scope of the
Senate Judiciary Committee.
The Hearing Files pertain to the committee's investigation of certain topics. The files include agendas, transcripts, precedent
and background materials, internal and external correspondence from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. Researchers
may note that Hearing Files from earlier sessions of the standing committee are available in the form of bound transcripts,
whereas more recent files frequently include audio cassettes in the place of text. Hearing files may originate from either
the standing committees or subcommittees.
The Subject Files contain various types of information deemed useful to the committee. In the course of drafting legislation
and holding hearings, the Senate Judiciary Committee usually requires a fair amount of supplemental data regarding their respective
topics. These files include additional information on an existing bill or hearing file, material related to proposed legislation,
or documents related to committee administration. The subject files inventoried here originated from the standing committee
between the years 1961 to 1979. The topics, ranging from Family Court to traffic, again illustrate the expansive scope of
the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Other file types originating from the Senate Judiciary Committee include Correspondence, Reports, and Minutes. The Correspondence
series contains letters and memoranda relevant to the committee. Authors, recipients, subjects, and dates may vary greatly.
Types of documents include hearing schedules, pending and proposed legislation, bills referred for study, press releases,
and news clippings. The Reports document the committee's findings on various topics of study referred to them. These files
originate from the standing committee and the Senate Subcommittee on Narcotics Trafficking. The Minutes document the proceedings
of a meeting of the committee on a specific date. As these files are from the earliest years of the committee's history,
they originate only from the standing committee.
The Senate Judiciary Committee records also include the records of many subcommittees. The subcommittee files focus on specific
judicial issues and contain material such as public hearing files, bill files, reports, and correspondence.
Accruals
Further accruals are expected.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
California. Legislature. Senate. Committee on Judiciary
California. Legislature. Senate. Committee on Judiciary. Subcommittee on Narcotics Trafficking
California. Legislature. Senate. Judiciary Subcommittee on Corrections Law Enforcement Agencies
Oral Histories of Committee Chairs
Burton, John L., Oral History Interview, 1986-1987, Conducted by Julie Shearer, Oral History Program, Regional Oral History
Office, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, For the California State Archives State Government Oral
History Program
Calderon, Charles, Oral History Interview, 2003, Conducted by Lawrence B. de Graaf, Center for Oral and Public History, California
State University, Fullerton, For the California State Archives State Government Oral History Program
Keene, Barry, Oral History Interview, 1994, Conducted by Carole Hicke, Oral History Program, Regional Oral History Office,
University of California, Berkeley, For the California State Archives State Government Oral History Program
Rains, Omer L., Oral History Interview, 1990, Conducted by Arlene Lazarowitz, Oral History Program, California State University,
Fullerton, For the California State Archives State Government Oral History Program
Song, Alfred H., Oral History Interview, 1986, Conducted by Raphael J. Sonenshein, Oral History Program, California State
University Fullerton, For the California State Archives State Government Oral History Program
Related Materials at the California State Archives
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Burton, John L.
Keene, Barry
Smith, Jerry
Song, Alfred H.
Wilson, Bob
Escutia, Martha
Dunn, Joseph
Calderon, Charles
See below for LP numbers
Series 1
Bill Files
1969-2012
Physical Description: 3,547 file folder, 6 audiocassette tapes, 7 VHS tapes
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by legislative session, then numerically by bill number.
Access Information
Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies by Archives staff.
Scope and Content Note
Bill files created by the Senate Judiciary Committee may include bill analyses, amendments and resolutions, author's statements,
testimony, press releases, editorials and newspaper clippings, correspondence, committee statements, and other information.
From 1995 to 2012, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard thousands of bills covering a broad range of topics. Some recurring
issues addressed during this period include: mobile home regulations, elder and dependent abuse, public records, eminent domain,
internet privacy, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, gender discrimination, payday lenders, and workplace harassment.
This diverse subject range reflects the broad reach and scope of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Notable legislation considered
from 1995 to 2012 includes: AB1982 (Knight, 1995-1996) gay marriage; SB136 (Costa, 1997-1998) water pollution penalties; AB65
(Ducheny, 1999-2000) Indian Child Welfare Act; AB1421 (Thomson, 2001-2002) involuntary commitment of the mentally ill; and
AB1143 (Simitian, 2003-2004) Internet Communications Protection Act, SR7 (Several Authors, 2009-2010) Relative to Same-Sex
Marriage, AB761 (Calderon, 2009-2010) Mobilehomes: Rent Control, AB768 (Gatto, 2011-2012) Male Circumcision, AJR43 (Lara,
2011-2012)
All bill files from 1969 to 1994 are found on microfilm, with subsequent years to be added on an ongoing basis. Audio/videotapes
have been removed to cold storage and separation sheets are included within the file folders to indicate this. Bill files
from a subcommittee may be found under the series descriptions for that committee.
1969: SB4-SB1421; SCA14; SCR16-SCR106; SR88-SR98 (7ff)
MF LP155:10-16
1969: AB61-AB2342; ACA12; ACR86 (3ff)
MF LP155:17-19
1970: SB4-SB1398; SCA39; SCR6-SCR8; SJR6-SJR25; SR110-SR287 (6ff)
MF LP155:20-25
1970: AB1-AB2534; ACA65; ACR55-ACR199; AJR1 (7ff)
MF LP155:26-32
1972: SB1-SB1502; SCA10-SCA62; SCR5-SCR53; SR63 (11ff)
MF LP155:59-69
1972: AB54-AB2372; ACA25-ACA51; ACR45-ACR46; AJR21 (7ff)
MF LP155:70-76
1973-1974: SB1-SB2427; SCA5-SCA47; SCR7-SCR115; SJR9; SR54 (38ff)
MF LP154:1-38
1973-1974: AB31-AB4487; ACA38-ACA114; ACR31-ACR236; AJR14-AJR27 (28ff)
MF LP154:39-68
1975-1976: SB9-SB2185; SCA23-SCA55; SCR40-SCR103; SJR24; SR65; SB11XX-SB15XX (41ff)
MF LP179:152-192
1975-1976: AB9-AB4538; ACA40-ACA103; ACR17-ACR170; AJR18 (54ff)
MF LP179:98-151
1977-1978: SB16-SB2239; SCA13-SCA68; SR14-SCR50; SR16 (46ff)
MF LP204:51-96
1977-1978: AB13-AB3821; ACA4-ACA79; ACR4-ACR159 (41ff)
MF LP204:97-137
1979-1980: SB9-SB2060; SCA9-SCA45; SCR30-SCR78 (52ff)
MF LP214:1-43
1979-1980: AB2-AB3482; ACA38-ACA76; ACR8-ACR1112 (57ff)
MF LP214:44-100
1981-1982: SB5-SB2088; SCA5-SCA52; SCR64-SCR69; SJR1
MF (48ff) LP219:1-48
1981-1982: AB5-AB3807; ACA14-ACA54; ACR5-ACR145 (49ff)
MF LP219:49-97
1983-1984: SB8-SB2336; SCA2-SCA57; SCR29-SCR79 (62ff)
MF LP227:136-196
1983-1984: AB1-AB2802 (41ff)
MF LP227:197-237
1983-1984: AB2818-AB4038; ACA39; ACR2-ACR146; AB11X (16ff)
MF LP228:1-16
1985-1986: SB5-SB2605; SCA8-SCA39; SCR34-SCR90; SJR5-SJR54; SR30-SR40 (62ff)
MF LP247:1-62
1985-1986: AB19-AB4404; ACR4-ACR148; AJR78 (60ff)
MF LP247:63-122
1987-1988: SB1-SB2894; SCA1-SCA31; SCR12-SCR76; SJR20-SJR27 (80ff)
MF LP257:1-80
1987-1988: SB2606-SB2635 (1ff)
MF LP271:57
1987-1988: AB24-AB4642; ACA12-ACA62; ACR1-ACR68; AJR40-AJR64 (79ff)
MF LP257:81-159
1987-1988: AB3200 (2ff)
MF LP271:55-56
1989-1990: SB2-SB2912; SCA6-SCA42; SCR11-SCR76; SJR4-SJR65; SB16X-SB46X (101ff)
MF LP270:116-216
1989-1990: AB9-AB1809 (36ff)
MF LP270:217-252
1989-1990: AB1833-AB4357; ACR30-ACR89; AJR25-AJR37; AB9X (54ff)
MF LP271:1-54
1991-1992: SB1-SB2069; SCA2-SCA47; SCR4-SCR74; SJR2-SJR56; SR36 (116ff)
MF LP274:1-116
1991-1992: AB33-AB3829; ACR38-ACR67; AJR5-AJR93 (114ff)
MF LP274:117-230
1993-1994: SB5-SB2118; SCA3-SCA43; SCR4-SCR44; SJR8-SJR44; SB3X-SB56X (114ff)
MF LP288:1-114
1993-1994: AB6-AB3805; ACA37-ACA46; ACR8-ACR146; AJR1-AJR81; AB3X-AB160X; ACR1X (138ff)
MF LP288:114-251
1995-1996: Preprint SB5, SB6-SB2159; SCA4-SCA37; SCR19-SCR67; SJR22-SJR46; SR40; SB8X (133ff) LP434:1-133
1995-1996: AB16-AB3471; ACR14; AJR19-AJR73 (129ff) LP434:134-260
1997-1998: SB9-SB2222; SCA2-SCA34; SCR3-SCR65; SJR9-SJR21; SR36 (109ff) LP434:261-369
1997-1998: AB11-AB2816; ACA44; AJR16; AB6X (114ff) LP434:370-483
1999-2000: SB19-SB2199; SR16 (112ff) LP434:484-595
1999-2000: AB26-AB2935; AJR62 (98ff) LP434:596-693
2001-2002: SB11-SB2061; SCA14; SCR13-SCR81; SJR27; SB23X (85ff) LP434:694-778
2001-2002: AB25-AB3044; ACA15; ACR15-ACR154; AJR1; AB21XX (121ff) LP434:779-899
2003-2004: SB1-SB1866; SCR4-SCR34; SJR2-SJR12; SR20 (94ff) LP434:900-993
2003-2004: AB17-AB3082; ACR89-ACR167; AJR2-AJR85 (124ff) LP434:994-1117
2005-2006: SB10-SB1852; SCA1-SCA32; SCR15-SCR42; SJR10-SJR19 (126ff) LP434:1118-1244
2005-2006: AB12-AB3049; ACR69; AJR3-AJR51 (140ff) LP434:1254-1385
2007-2008: SB11-SB1766; SCA1, SCR112, SJR6-SJR20 (87ff) LP434:1386-1473
2007-2008: AB5-AB3053; ACR35; AJR16-AJR60 (125ff) LP434:1474-1599
2009-2010: SB20-SB1482; SCR 20; SJR28; SR 7; SBx8_69 (65ff) LP434:2077-2142
2009-2010: AB2-AB2773; ACR 49; AJR2-AJR37 (102ff) LP434:2143-2245
2011-2012: SB2-SB1574; SCR7; SR29 (88ff) LP434:2283-2371
2011-2012: AB22-AB2690; ACR98; AJR22-AJR48 (65ff) LP434:2372-2437
See Appendix B for LP numbers
Series 2
Hearing Files
1850
1958-2012
Physical Description: 252 file folders, 1699 audio cassettes, 24 VHS tapes and 102 CDs
Arrangement
Hearing files are arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Access Information
Access to audiovisual materials requires the production of use copies by Archives staff.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files created by the Senate Judiciary Committee may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material,
internal and external correspondence from interested parties, and relevant news clippings.
Some notable standing committee hearing topics from 1850 include the organization of the State Supreme Court and District
Courts, the regulation of civil case proceedings, divorce, and the erection of a flagstaff. Hearing file records are absent
for the years 1851-1957. Between 1958 and 2012, hearings covered a wide range of topics, including juvenile court procedures,
medical malpractice, wiretapping, the death penalty, waste disposal services, handgun regulation, inverse condemnation, child
support payments, rent control, Roberti-Roos Assualt Weapons Control Act of 1989, earthquake readiness, assisted suicide,
and Proposition 8: Amending the constitution to eliminate the right of same sex couples to marry, mobile home rent control
regulations, and male circumcision.
Hearing files from subcommittees may be found under the series descriptions for that committee.
Audio/videotapes have been removed to cold storage and separation sheets are included within the file folders to indicate
this. Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies.
For a complete list of hearings, see Appendix B in Additional Series Information.
Additional Series Information
LP204:159-225, LP205:1-54, LP434:2075-2076
Series 3
Subject Files
1961-2000
Physical Description: 123 file folders and 2 VHS tapes
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject heading.
Access Information
Access to audiovisual material requires the production of use copies by Archives staff.
Scope and Content Note
Subject Files contain information on a variety of topics relevant to the committee. The subjects may be additional information
on an existing bill or hearing file, material related to proposed legislation, or documents related to committee administration.
The files include news clippings, memoranda, legal filings, reports, and correspondence. Some notable topics from the standing
committee include the Consumer Credit Code, court organization and administration, Family Court, inheritance tax appraisers,
mechanics' lien laws, medical malpractice, no-fault automobile insurance, tort reform, and traffic.
For an alphabetical list of subject headings, see Appendix C in Additional Series Information.
Additional Series Information
See below for LP numbers
Series 4
Correspondence
1857-1990
Physical Description: 41 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of correspondence.
Scope and Content Note
The correspondence files contain letters and memoranda relevant to the committee such as hearing schedules, pending and proposed
legislation, bills referred for study, press releases, and news clippings.
Sergeant-at-Arms Letter to Frank Tilford, Chairman, Judiciary, 01/23/1857 (1ff) LP3:958
Miscellaneous Communications, 1883 (2ff) LP6:320-321
Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1959 (1ff) LP54:4
Agendas; Statements and Testimony; Committee Correspondence, Press Releases and Miscellaneous Working Papers, 10/29/1962 (1ff)
LP156:264
Correspondence Regarding "Electronic Reporting and SB703," 05/08/1979 (1ff) LP136:24
Committee Operations Files, 1979-1980 (14ff) LP219:109-122
Committee Operations Files, 1981-1982 (12ff) LP219:123-134
Committee Correspondence, 1987-1988, (6ff) LP434:2065-2070
Committee Correspondence, 1989-1990, (4ff) LP434:2071-2074
See below for LP numbers
Series 5
Reports
1850-1858
1960-1979
Physical Description: 442 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of report.
Scope and Content Note
The reports document the committee's findings on various topics of study referred to them.
1850: Committee Reports and Related Papers (36ff) LP1:104-139
1851: Committee Reports and Related Papers (21ff) LP1:975-995
1852: Committee Reports and Related Papers (41ff) LP1:1703-1743
1853: Committee Reports and Related Papers (78ff) LP2:59-136
1854: Committee Reports and Related Papers (76ff) LP2:1403-1478
1855: Committee Reports and Related Papers (29ff) LP2:1802-1830
1856: Committee Reports and Related Papers (54ff) LP3:184-237
1857: Committee Reports and Related Papers (54ff) LP3:545-598
1858: Committee Reports and Related Papers (45ff) LP3:1246-1290
1960: Wiretapping - Research Files on Different Types of Equipment (1ff) LP54:11
1961-1973: Background Studies and Legislative Recommendations (2ff) LP204:160-161
1974: Draft of a bill to enact the "Consumer Code," a redraft of SB3 (1972 and 1973-1974 Sessions) (1ff) LP204:184
05/28/1976: "A Report on Job Training and Job Placement of Offenders in California: Problems and Alternatives," by David Keneller
(1ff) LP184:125
01/24/1977: Joint Legislative Budget Committee Report on Deficiencies and Proposals to Overcome in the Present Traffic Court
System (1ff) LP172:254
02/1977: "Prostitution and California Law," an Interim Study Report on the Need for Reappraisal of the State's Prostitution
Laws (1ff) LP172:255
09/1978: Court Reorganization Study by Los Angeles County Municipal Courts Planning and Research Unit (1ff) LP111:1
05/04/1979: Advisory Commission on Family Law (1ff) LP136:24
See below for LP numbers
Series 6
Minutes
1862-1889
Physical Description: 6 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by meeting date.
Scope and Content Note
The meeting minutes document the proceedings of the committee on a specific date. As these files are from the earliest years
of the committee's history and originate only from the standing committee.
Minutes, 01/31/1862 - 04/26/1862 (1ff) LP17:7
Minutes, 01/19/1863 - 04/25/1863 (1ff) LP17:8
Minutes, 12/15/1871 - 04/01/1872 (1ff) LP17:11
Minutes, 01/22/1885 - 02/25/1885 (1ff) LP7:26A
Minutes, 01/14/1889 - 02/04/1889 (1ff) LP7:209
Minutes, 01/21/1895 - 03/15/1895 (1ff) LP8:64
See below for LP numbers
Series 7
Records of Measures Heard and Roll Calls
1975-1980
Physical Description: 7 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by legislative session.
Scope and Content Note
Records of measures heard include various document, including minutes, worksheets, roll calls, and records of support and
opposition.
1975-1976: Record of measures heard; minutes; worksheets. Recording names appearing in support of opposition. (3ff) LP245:128-130
1979-1980: Worksheets recording persons appearing in support or opposition and roll calls (4ff) LP245:135-138
Senate Subcommittee on Administration of Justice Records
1977-1980
LP219:156-161
Series 1
Bill Files
1977-1980
Physical Description: 6 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by legislative session, then numerically by bill number.
Scope and Content Note
Bill files may include bill analyses, amendments and resolutions, author's statements, testimony, press releases, editorials
and newspaper clippings, correspondence, committee statements, and other information.
1977-1978: SB1134-SB2038; AB539 (1ff) LP219:156
1979-1980: SB9-SB477; AB437-AB1480 (5ff) LP219:157-161
See below for LP numbers
Series 2
Hearing Files
1977-1979
Physical Description: 23 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings.
10/1977-05/1979: Family Law Advisory Commission Hearings on the Need to Reform the Family Law Act of 1969, General, Meetings,
Progress Reports and Recommendations, and Survey Responses (12ff) LP219:144-153 and LP219:155
05/31/1978-08/11/1978: Criminal Procedures Advisory Committee Study of Delays in Criminal Cases, Los Angeles and San Diego
(3ff) LP219:140-142
10/25/1978-1979: Domestic Violence, Scope and Definition of and Discussion of Possible Legislative Proposals, Background Report
Recommending Legislative Modifying the Family Law Act of 1969 and Commentary thereto, San Francisco (2ff) LP172:264 and LP219:143
12/06/1978-1979: Conciliation Courts, Review of Organization, Functions and Proposed Statewide Expansion, Sacramento (6ff)
LP172:262 and LP219:135-139
Senate Subcommittee on Administrative Adjudication Records
1976
LP136:14, LP205:52-54
Series 1
Hearing Files
1976
Physical Description: 4 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on Administrative Adjudication of Traffic Offenses,
Advisory Committee Comments and Recommendations held on September 27-28, 1976 in San Diego.
Senate Subcommittee on Adoptions Records
1961
LP37:5A
Series 1
Hearing Files
1961
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on Adoption Procedures and Investigation of Illegal
Child Placement Activities in Southern California held on December 5-6, 1981 in Los Angeles.
Senate Subcommittee on Bail Records
1973
LP184:109-110
Series 1
Hearing Files
1973
Physical Description: 2 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on Irregularities in bail procedures in Los Angeles
County and SB1113 (1972 Session), Revision of Provisions on Deposit of Bail held on January 19, 1973 in Los Angeles.
Senate Subcommittee on Capital Punishment Records
1960-1961
LP54:7
Series 1
Correspondence
1960-1961
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of correspondence.
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence contains letters and memoranda relevant to the committee and may include hearing schedules, pending and proposed
legislation, bills referred for study, press releases, and/or news clippings.
Senate Subcommittee on Charitable Fund Drives Records
1962-1963
LP204:147-149
Series 1
Hearing Files
1962-1963
Physical Description: 3 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings.
09/19/1962: Abuses in Drives and Recommendations for Corrective Legislation, Beverly Hills (2ff) LP204:147-148
03/01/1963: Abuses in Drives and Recommendations for Corrective Legislation, Sacramento (1ff) LP204:149
Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Code Records
1972
LP204:180-181
Series 1
Hearing Files
1972
Physical Description: 2 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on SB3, Proposed Uniform Consumer Credit Code held
in 1972 in Sacramento.
Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection Laws Records
1973
LP184:111-112
Series 1
Hearing Files
1973
Physical Description: 2 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on Legal Enforcement of Consumer Protection Laws held
on October 24, 1973 in Los Angeles.
Senate Subcommittee on Corrections Records
1982
LP257:162
Series 1
Hearing Files
1982
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on Standards and Training for Correctional Peace Officers
held on October 8, 1982 in Sacramento.
Senate Subcommittee on Corrections and Law Enforcement Agencies Records
1985
LP230:154
Series 1
Hearing Files
1985
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on SB14, Reorganization of the Child Welfare System,
Joint Hearing with Assembly Human Services Committee held on October 17-18, 1985.
Senate Subcommittee on Crimes and Criminal Procedures Records
1960
LP54:8
Series 1
Hearing Files
1960
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of correspondence.
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence contains letters and memoranda relevant to the committee and may include hearing schedules, pending and proposed
legislation, bills referred for study, press releases, and/or news clippings.
Senate Subcommittee on Eminent Domain Records
1960-1975
LP204:143, LP184:120
Series 1
Hearing Files
1960-1975
Physical Description: 2 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings.
11/14-15/1960: Law Revision Commission Recommendation, Sacramento (1ff) LP204:143
07/10/1975: AB11, 124-131 Inclusive, 266, and 278, Revision of California Law on Eminent Domain, Los Angeles (1ff) LP184:120
Senate Subcommittee on Jury Reform Records
1973
LP184:113-114
Series 1
Hearing Files
1973
Physical Description: 2 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on Compensation and Exemption of Jurors held on November
1, 1973 in Montebello.
Senate Subcommittee on Landlord/Tenant Law Records
1978
LP172:265
Series 1
Hearing Files
1978
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. From the hearing on Landlord-Tenant Laws as they Apply to Residential
Dwellings held on October 30, 1978 in Los Angeles.
Senate Subcommittee on Law Enforcement Records
1984
LP230:152
Series 1
Hearing Files
1984
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. Files are from the hearing on Extension of Prison Terms for Violent
and Mentally Ill Offenders held on December 7, 1984 in Sacramento.
Senate Subcommittee on Mechanics' Lien Laws Records
1964
LP204:206-207
Series 1
Hearing Files
1964
Physical Description: 2 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. Files are from the hearings on Citizens' Advisory Committee on Mechanics'
Liens Hearings on Revisions to State Laws held on July 27-December 17, 1964 in Los Angeles.
Senate Subcommittee on Mental Illness Records
1959
LP54:9
Series 1
Hearing Files
1959
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. Files are from the hearing on SCA3, "Bill of Rights for Mental Freedom,"
held on December 9, 1959 in Los Angeles.
Senate Subcommittee on Narcotics Trafficking Records
1975-1976
LP111:5-7, LP136:15
Series 1
Hearing Files
1975-1976
Physical Description: 4 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings.
10/9-22/1975: Study of Illicit Importation and Distribution of Narcotics, Dangerous Drugs, and Other Controlled Substances
and Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Attempts to Combat, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Long Beach (3ff) LP111:5-7
02/04/1976-07/14/1976: Study of Illicit Importation and Distribution of Narcotics, Dangerous Drugs, and Other Controlled Substances
and the Role of State Law Enforcement Agencies at Combating, Sacramento (1ff) LP136:15
LP194:132
Series 2
Reports
1976
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of report.
Scope and Content Note
The reports document the subcommittee's findings on various topics of study referred to them. File is from the report on Illicit
Importation and Distribution of Narcotics, Dangerous Drugs, and Other Controlled Substances from July 14, 1976.
Senate Subcommittee on Peace Officers
1976
LP172:248-252
Series 1
Hearing Files
1976
Physical Description: 5 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. Files are from the hearing on Study of Peace Officer Status, Peace Officer
Powers by the Various Law and Quasi Law Enforcement Agencies in California, Documentary Supplements (01/15/1977) of the Pertinent
Documents Received by the Committee held on October 22-November 10, 1976 in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.
Senate Subcommittee on Privacy and Government Record Keeping Records
1978
LP207:236
Series 1
Hearing Files
1978
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. File is from the hearing on Operations of California Information Practices
Act, 1977 held on December 28, 1978 in Sacramento.
Senate Subcommittee on Products Liability Records
1977
LP172:256
Series 1
Hearing Files
1977
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. File is from the hearing on Product Liability Law held on April 15,
1977 in El Monte.
Senate Subcommittee on Service of Civil Process Records
1972
LP184:107-108
Series 1
Hearing Files
1972
Physical Description: 2 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. Files are from the hearing on Proposed Merger of the Los Angeles County
Marshal's Office into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department held on December 6, 1972 in Los Angeles.
Senate Subcommittee on Trial Precedence Records
1976
LP184:124
Series 1
Hearing Files
1976
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings. File is from the hearing on Calendaring of Criminal and Civil Proceedings
held on April 2, 1976 in Sacramento.
Senate Subcommittee on Unfair Trade Practices Records
1960
LP54:10
Series 1
Correspondence
1960
Physical Description: 1 file folder
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of correspondence.
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence contains letters and memoranda relevant to the committee and includes hearing schedules, pending and proposed
legislation, bills referred for study, press releases, and news clippings.
Senate Subcommittee on Violent Crime
1975-1980
See below for LP numbers
Series 1
Hearing Files
1975-1980
Physical Description: 5 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date of hearing.
Scope and Content Note
Hearing files may include agendas, transcripts, precedent and other background material, internal and external correspondence
from interested parties, and relevant news clippings.
03/26-27/1975: SB574, Rape Criminal Reform and SB575, Rape Victims Reform, Sacramento (1ff) LP179:165
11/08/1976: Rape Reform Legislation and the Impact of the 1974 Robbins Rape Evidence Law, Los Angeles (1ff) LP172:253
02/20/1978: "Present and Future Treatment of Rape Victims," Los Angeles (1ff) LP172:263
02/19/1979: "Proposed Rape Legislation for 1979," Sacramento (1ff) LP111:2
02/18/1980: Rape Reform Legislation as well as Employment Discrimination Against Victims and Funding for Counseling Centers
(1ff) LP230:142