AB 2301 (Judiciary) was amended on June 7 to clarify how the State Bar would be required to implement the bill's authorization to collect voluntary contributions from the private bar to support legal services for low-income Californians. The amended bill would require the State Bar, in consultation with Chief Justice George, to create a task force of key stakeholders to examine the most effective way to implement a voluntary contribution system and to make recommendations to the Board of Governors for a process to take effect in the 2008 fiscal year.

The bill is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, June 13th.

Click HERE to view the updated status of the bill on the www.leginfo.ca.gov website.

Click HERE to go to the California Senate's Daily File for hearing information.

Click HERE to view LAAC's advocacy materials supporting AB 2301.