10/18/04-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill into law allowing prosecutors to charge someone who steals more than $400 worth of freight off a truck with grand theft.
The new law, formerly AB1814, applies to any cargo that has been loaded into a trailer, railcar or cargo container, whether it’s awaiting transport or is already in transit.
The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 38-0, and received final approval from the Assembly 79-0. It was signed by the governor Sept. 14.
However, a provision in the new law will cause the harsher penalties to lapse after Dec. 31, 2009, unless the General Assembly acts before then to extend them.

7/14/04-The Senate approved a bill that would allow prosecutors to charge someone who steals more than $400 worth of freight off a truck with grand theft.
AB1814, sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, would apply to any cargo that has been loaded into a trailer, railcar or cargo container, whether it is awaiting transport or is already in transit.
The bill, which previously passed the Assembly, has been sent back to the chamber for final approval before heading to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. For bill status, call (916) 445-2323.

7/9/04-A bill that targets cargo theft in California is headed to the Senate floor for a final vote.
Under the measure, a person who steals cargo off a truck would be guilty of grand theft.
AB1814, sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, would apply the charge of grand theft to anyone who steals more than $400 worth of freight.
The bill would apply to any cargo that has been loaded into a trailer, railcar or cargo container, whether it is awaiting transport or is already in transit.
It previously passed the Assembly, and was approved 6-0 on June 15 by the Senate Public Safety Committee.
For bill status, call (916) 445-2323.

6/21/04-The Senate Public Safety Committee voted unanimously June 15 for a bill that would allow prosecutors to charge someone who steals more than $400 worth of freight off a truck with grand theft.
AB1814, sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, would apply to any cargo that has been loaded into a trailer, railcar or cargo container, whether it is awaiting transport or is already in transit.
The bill, which previously passed the Assembly, has been sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee. For bill status, call (916) 445-2323.

5/17/04-The Assembly unanimously passed a bill that would allow prosecutors to charge someone who steals more than $400 worth of freight off a truck with grand theft.
AB1814, sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, would apply the grand theft charge to any cargo that has been loaded into a trailer, railcar or cargo container, whether it is awaiting transport or is already in transit.
It is now before the Senate Public Safety Committee. For bill status, call (916) 445-2323.

4/23/04-A bill before the full House would allow prosecutors to charge someone who steals more than $400 worth of freight off a truck with grand theft.
AB1814, sponsored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, would apply to any cargo that has been loaded into a trailer, railcar or cargo container, whether it is awaiting transport or is already in transit.
For Assembly bill status, call (916) 445-2323.