Rep. Juan Alaniz (R-Modesto) recently announced a series of public safety bills for the 2024 legislative year.
“I'm proud of the work my team and I are doing to build on last year's public safety accomplishments,” Alanis said in a press release. “I am committed to continuing the fight to protect our communities and safe spaces, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides to accomplish the mission of the 22nd Congressional District.”
Alanis announced six bills as the backbone of his public safety campaign.
AB 1839 – Intended to provide for law enforcement recruitment efforts through grants, advertising, and recruiting bonuses.
AB 1845 – Supports efforts to combat retail theft by leveraging resources to identify, arrest, and prosecute criminals involved in the resale of stolen goods.
AB 1859 – Tracking deaths related to xylazine (“tranq”) to help identify trends, allocate resources, develop evidence-based interventions, and respond effectively to the challenges posed by misuse of tranq is required.
AB 1972 – Expands the definition of California’s Organized Retail Theft Act to include the term “cargo,” giving law enforcement and prosecutors additional tools to protect railroad lines and shipping lanes from organized cargo theft. To do.
AB 1996 – Requires employees of entertainment facilities such as stadiums and amusement parks to be properly trained in the use of life-saving opioid antagonists like Narcan.
ACA 15 – Eliminates early parole eligibility for prisoners convicted of felony sex crimes.
Additionally, Alanis expressed support for the following bills authored by his fellow legislators:
AB 1804 (Jim Patterson) – Expands warrant searches for fentanyl drug dealers.
AB 1772 — Increases penalties for retail theft crimes.
AB 2035 — Prohibits temporary release of sexually violent predators.
SB 21 — Alexandra’s Law: Criminal recommendations for fentanyl crimes.
SB 1011 — Protects children by banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools.
“We cannot impose needed public safety solutions on another Congress or delay them for another year,” Alanis said. “I will continue to work with those across the aisle who are serious about the safety of people, communities and businesses across our state.”
In addition to his public safety agenda, Alanis introduced four bills related to K-12 education and higher education across the state.
AB 1796 — Requires schools to provide parental and /or require parents to be notified. The second bill, AB 1871 — would require schools to teach students about personal finance before they graduate from high school.
“I am excited that the first bill I introduced this year, AB 1796, opens new doors for students who may not be interested in or unable to pursue higher education,” Alanis said. Stated. “Both of these education bills encourage youth to turn their passions into careers while improving communication between schools, students, and parents.”
AB 1927 — Expands the Golden State Teacher Grant Program to CTE instructors who plan to serve as qualified instructors for at least four years.
AB 1839 — Would create a financial assistance grant program for future peace officers to streamline the process by which future peace officers meet minimum educational requirements and enter the workforce.
