SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Nicole Parra (D-Hanford) announced the passage of AB 441 after presenting the bill at a hearing of the Assembly Public Safety Committee yesterday.  The bill passed by a unanimous vote and now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. 

“AB 441 will ensure persons convicted of the sale of methamphetamine, who are granted probation, will serve at least 120 days in the county jail,” said Assemblymember Nicole Parra. 

Despite continuous efforts to reduce and eliminate the resulting issues created by the methamphetamine epidemic, California and the Central Valley, in particular, continue to suffer from the effects of this awful and addictive drug. The Corcoran Police Department and Kings County District Attorney’s Office estimate approximately 75% of the crimes they address on a daily basis have a connection to the use, sale, or transportation of methamphetamine.

“The Corcoran Police Department has experienced and continues to experience significant problems and crime as a result of the sales and use of methamphetamine.  For these reasons and more, the Corcoran Police Department supports AB 441 and thanks Assemblymember Nicole Parra for her leadership,” said Corcoran Chief of Police Reuben Shortnacy.

The bill is sponsored by the Corcoran Police Department and the Kings County Deputy Attorney’s Office.  Among others, AB 441 enjoys the support of the California Narcotics Officers Association, California Peace Officers’ Association, California Police Chiefs’ Association, and California State Sheriffs’ Association.