1. As of right now, the Mini-14 is NOT considered an "assault weapon" by the state of California. It does not meet the definition in SB 23, as it has only one evil feature, the detachable magazine. It also does not meet the different definition under the original Roberti-Roos act (which is "if the attorney general says it is"). So,
2. It does not need to be registered under either act, BUT it's only a matter of time until the AG expands the Roberti-Roos list to include it. By then, you will have made the decision whether or not to comply.