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SB-388 Public safety officers and firefighters: investigations and interrogations.(2013-2014)

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Bill Status
SB-388
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Public safety officers and firefighters: investigations and interrogations.
03/23/13
An act to amend Sections 3253 and 3303 of the Government Code, relating to public employment.
Senate
08/26/14
01/17/14

Type of Measure
Active Bill - In Floor Process
Majority Vote Required
Non-Appropriation
Fiscal Committee
State-Mandated Local Program
Non-Urgency
Non-Tax levy
Last 5 History Actions
Date Action
11/30/14 Consideration of Governors veto died on file.
09/29/14 In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
09/29/14 Vetoed by the Governor.
08/28/14 Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.
08/26/14 In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Governor's Message
To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 388 without my signature.

This bill would allow peace officers and firefighters who have witnessed an alleged misconduct incident to have a representative present during questioning if there is a chance that the witness could become the subject of punitive action.

The need for this bill is unclear. Under current law, as soon as an employer learns during an interview that the witness is subject to punitive action, questioning must stop until a representative is provided if requested by the employee. If this doesn't happen, any information obtained can be excluded at trial.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.