Independent Prosecutor
Would establish a position of Independent Prosecutor within the office of the governor to conduct reviews of use of deadly force that result in death in officer involved cases.
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Stopped after introduction. Step 1 of 5.
- Step 1: Stopped after introduction
- Step 2: In committee Not reached.
- Step 3: Passed Senate Not reached.
- Step 4: Passed House Not reached.
- Step 5: Governor Not reached.
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7 in the House, 9 in the Senate. 16 support. Positions are recorded by our policy team.
Supports 16
Sen. Bob HasegawaD District 11
Rep. Chipalo StreetD District 37
Sen. Claire WilsonD District 30
Rep. Gerry PolletD District 46
Sen. Javier ValdezD District 46
Rep. Julia ReedD District 36
Rep. Lisa ParshleyD District 22
Sen. Manka DhingraD District 45
Rep. Monica Jurado StonierD District 49
Rep. Nicole MacriD District 43
Sen. Noel FrameD District 36
Sen. Rebecca SaldañaD District 37
Rep. Shelley KlobaD District 1
Sen. T'wina NoblesD District 28
Sen. Vandana SlatterD District 48
Sen. Yasmin TrudeauD District 27
From the Legislature
The official record, updated every few hours, last on Nov 3, 2026.
SB 5584OII expansion/prosecutions
Did not passLatest: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (Jan 12, 2026)
Sponsor: (Dhingra)
Hearings (2)
- Feb 6, 2025Committee vote, Senate Law & Justice
- Feb 4, 2025Public hearing, Senate Law & Justice
Every step (5)
- Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Feb 7, 2025On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
- Feb 6, 2025Minority; do not pass.
- Feb 6, 2025LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- Jan 30, 2025First reading, referred to Law & Justice.