Committee Jurisdiction
Legislation amending the following: a) Evidence Code, relating to criminal procedure; b) Penal Code;
c) statutes of a penal nature not related closely to a subject included in another subdivision of this rule; and d) legislation relating to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
As of February 28, 2023, the Governor terminated the state's COVID-19 State of Emergency. Procedures put in place to accommodate the pandemic restrictions have been reverted back to pre-pandemic practices. Teleconference testimony during committee hearings will no longer be available.
The Senate continues to welcome the public and provides access to both in-person and written participation for public comment. If you are unable to attend a hearing in person, written comments or testimony can be provided directly to the committees by emailing the committee or utilizing the Advocacy Portal.
Support and Opposition letters are due by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the week prior to the hearing.
- Letters received after the above deadline will not be reflected in the analysis but will be accessible to members on the dais.
- Letters must be on letterhead with signature and title of an official of the organization or designated representative.
- Coalition letters must have logos, signatures, and titles for all organizations.
- Additionally, you MUST list each and every organization on the coalition letter individually when submitting letters through the Advocacy Portal. Do not submit the letter multiple times under each organizations name, the Portal will allow you to numerically list them all under one submission. For instructions on how to do this, see “Submit Position Letter for Multiple Organizations” in the Advocacy Quick Reference.
- Letters must clearly indicate position: letters of support if amended will not be listed.
Letters can also be sent to the Committee through any of the following ways:
- Using the Advocacy Portal by clicking on the "Submit Position Letter" icon below.
- If you wish to mail your letter it may be mailed to us at: Senate Public Safety Committee, Legislative Office Building, 1020 N Street Room 545, Sacramento, CA 95814.