The bills Gov. Schwarzenegger signed into law this month and Gaines vote

• SB 1072, which will allow Golden State gamblers the opportunity to bet on horses to lose. The measure goes into effect in 2012 (LOS ANGELES TIMES). Assemblyman Ted Gaines voted NO
•  SB 1345, which extends to 2016 an exemption that allows the importation of kangaroo body parts, which are used to make soccer shoes and other apparel (LOS ANGELES TIMES). Gaines voted NO
• AB 1999, which gives immunity from prosecution to people younger than 21 for drinking alcohol in cases in which they call 911 to report an alcohol-related medical emergency (LOS ANGELES TIMES).  Gaines voted YES
•  AB 1601, which authorizes judges to revoke for up to 10 years the driver’s license of anyone convicted of drunk driving three or more times within a 10-year period. Current law allows judges to take a three-time offender’s license for no more than three years. The law goes into effect in 2012 (CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE). Gaines voted YES
•  SB 1399, which allows state prison officials to release comatose and physically incapacitated inmates on medical parole. All releases must be approved by the state parole board and prisoners serving life terms or on death row will not be eligible (LOS ANGELES TIMES). Gaines voted NO
• SB 1411, which makes it a misdemeanor to impersonate someone online if it is “for the purposes of harming, intimidating, threatening, or defrauding another person.” Violators face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine (PC WORLD). Gaines voted YES
• SB 435, which allows police to cite motorcycle owners if they remove federally required emissions-control equipment such as the catalytic converter. Violators face fines up to $250 (SACRAMENTO BEE). Gaines voted NO
•  SB 1440, which requires the CALIFORNIA State University system to guarantee admission with junior status to community college students who obtain associate’s degrees tailored to specific majors and who meet all requirements for transfer (LOS ANGELES TIMES) Gaines voted NO
• SB 882, making it an infraction to sell or furnish electronic cigarettes to those under 18. Violators face fines up to $1,000 (STATE NET). Gaines voted NO