AB 1854 (Bloom) – Co-Sponsor
As introduced February 10, 2016
Cost Recovery for Bail Forfeitures
AB 1854 would restore the ability for prosecutorial agencies and
county counsel offices to recover their costs incurred in
successfully opposing a motion to vacate the forfeiture of bail.
AB 1854 passed out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee (7-0)
and is now on the Assembly Floor.
Cities and Counties: Legal Services: Contingency Fee
Contracts
AB 2804 (Brown) – Oppose
As introduced February 19, 2016
RFP Requirement for outside counsel
AB 2804 creates barriers for counties to enter into contingency
fee contracts with outside counsel by imposing new request for
proposal (RFP) requirements. Counties turn to this type of
contract when they need specialized legal counsel to address
complex or time intensive matters in the public interest, such as
public nuisance abatement cases. CSAC has joined with UCC, RCRC,
and CSAC-EIA in opposing AB 2804. AB 2804 is awaiting hearing in
the Assembly Local Government Committee.
Construction Contracts: Indemnity
SB 885 (Wolk) – Oppose
As introduced February 19, 2016
SB 885 would prohibit contracts that require state licensed
design professionals, including engineers, land surveyors,
architects, and landscape architects, to defend claims made
against other persons or entities involved in construction
projects. SB 885 is awaiting hearing in the Senate Judiciary
Committee.
