Legislative & Judicial Update

Update on Security Legislation

As Legislative Liaison, I would appreciate any input that anyone has for additional information sources. These should cover anything pertaining to current Federal and State legislative issues. You can contact me at: spectrumsecurity@msn.com 

Security equipment. Two identical bills (H.R. 2970 and S. 1581), introduced by Rep. Jerry Weller (R-IL) and Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-AK), respectively, would provide tax deductions to businesses that purchase certain security devices. Companies could write off expenses incurred to detect or prevent unlawful access to a facility, to prevent individuals from unlawfully bringing hazardous materials onto a property, or to protect occupants of the building. Security devices could include electronic access control systems, biometric identification systems, CCTV, locks, computer hardware and software to prevent Cyberterrorism, alarms, and other components necessary to support these systems.

H.R. 2970 has four cosponsors and has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. S. 1581 has no cosponsors and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

For full text of all recent security related bills:
http://www.securitymanagement.com/library/001176.html

More information can be obtained through the United States Senate website at: (This is a specific search under the term, “Security” and includes the bills listed below)
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query

The main Senate website is: http://www.senate.gov/ 

Some of the relative current legislation in progress are:
Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.3013.IH]
Transportation Security Enhancement Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.3110.IH]
Aviation Security Act (Introduced in the House)[H.R.2951.IH]
Nuclear Security Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.3382.IH]
Secure Transportation for America Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.3150.IH]
Identity Theft Protection Act of 2001 (Introduced in the House)[H.R.220.IH]

Many of these bills will have wide ranging ramifications for Security Management and suppliers. The Senate site also provides some sense of the time line and some text involving the bill’s introduction and proposed adjustments. It is interesting reading.

Crypto bill lightens up By Courtney Macavinta Staff Writer, CNET News.com March 5, 1998, 12:50 PM PT

Two senators who drafted legislation that would give law enforcement quick access to secured electronic messages are now trying to water down their own proposal.

http://news.com.com/2100-1023-208772.html 

Computer security problems growing By Paul Festa Staff Writer, CNET News.com March 5, 1998, 5:05 PM PT

news analysis
As the computer world reels in response to two high-profile security incidents, industry analysts, government officials, and software vendors are sparring over how to address the vexing problem of computer security in a networked age. http://news.com.com/2100-1001-208787.html?legacy=cnet 

California legislative news:

Bill No: SB 168 Author: Bowen (D), et al
ANALYSIS : Existing law requires consumer credit reporting agencies to maintain reasonable procedures to prevent release of consumer credit information to unauthorized recipients, and to prevent inaccurate information from appearing in a consumer's credit report. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb_0151-0200/sb_168_cfa_20010925_115801_sen_floor.html 

BILL NUMBER : A.J.R. No. 40 AUTHOR : Diaz TOPIC : Airport security screeners
This measure would urge Congress to repeal or reconsider the provision of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001, that requires that airport security screeners be United States citizens. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_0001-0050/ajr_40_bill_20020225_introduced.html 

BILL NUMBER : A.B. No. 2808 AUTHOR : Washington TOPIC : Community colleges: homeland defense security training.
This bill would establish on a pilot basis to the extent that funds are available, 3 Regional Centers for Domestic Security Training within the Peralta Community College District, Compton Community College District, and San Diego Community College District. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_2801-2850/ab_2808_bill_20020225_introduced.html 

BILL NUMBER : A.B. No. 2880 AUTHOR : Chavez TOPIC : Private security services.
An act to amend Sections 7581, 7583.6, 7583.7, 7583.9, 7583.20, and 7587.8 of, and to add Sections 7581.6, 7583.46, and 7588.5 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to private security services. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_2851-2900/ab_2880_bill_20020225_introduced.html 

California legislative information can be obtained at: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/ 

By Greg Pera
Legislative Liaison