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S.B. 69 Introduced 1/9/15
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Mark Leno (D-11) San Francisco Chair, Senate Budget Committee
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As introduced, SB 69 is this year's Senate Budget Bill. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 17581 of the Government Code, 56 mandates specifically identified by the Legislature for suspension during the 2015-16 fiscal year including: “(e) Animal Adoption (Ch. 752, Stats. 1998; and Ch. 313, Stats. 2004) (04-PGA-01, 98-TC-11) Background documents, 2012 Bill Table
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NOTE: For our purpose, we will only track this animal provision.
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S.B. 237 Introduced 2/17/2015
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Joel Anderson (R-38) San Diego/Riverside Counties; Mark Leno (D-11) San Francisco
Sponsor: Roy Curtis Marcum Foundation; HSUS
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As introduced, SB 237 would add to Food & Ag Code Section 30652 providing allocation of dog license revenues, a new subsection (e) "Fifth, to pay for initial and in-service training for persons charged with enforcing animal control laws, including animal control officers," and amend Penal Code Section 830.9 to mandate additional training and continuing education for animal control officers who are not peace officers and will have powers to arrest and serve search warrants. Senate Com on Public Safety Policy Analysis, March 23, 2015 Senate Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, April 13, 2015
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Sen Com on Public Safety Hearing 3/24 passed 6-0(1) Approps Hrg 4/13 SUSPENSE FILE Release Hearing 5/28 Held in committee and under submission
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HEARING AUDIO
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S.B. 361 Introduced 2/24/2015
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Jerry Hill (D-13) San Mateo (Coauthor: Senator Jim Nielsen (R-4) Gerber (Coauthors: Assembly Members Freddie Rodriguez (D-52) Pomona and Marie Waldron (R-75) Escondido
Per 8/27 amendment, remove Senator Nielsen
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California is the first, and remains the only state, to enact an antimicrobial stewardship program. Amended in Assembly, July 2, 2015 to amend the Veterinary Practice Act, Business and Professions Code Section 4846.5, to include required continuing education for veterinarian license renewal beginning 1/1/2018, in addition to mandated antimicrobial stewardship policy adoption by skilled nursing facilities (SNFs.) ASM Com on Bus & Profs Policy Analysis, July 13, 2015 Amended in Assembly, July 16, 2015 Amended in Assembly, August 17, 2015, minor clarifying changes.. ASM Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, 8/18/2015 Assembly Floor Analysis, August 26, 2015 Amended in Assembly, August 27, 2015 as to SNF provisions. Assembly Floor Analysis, August 28, 2015 Senate Unfinished Business Analysis, August 31, 2015
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ASM Com on B & P Hrg 7/15 pass as amended ASM Approps 8/19 pass 17-0 ASM Consent Calendar 1st day, 8/24; on motion of ASM C Garcia, to 3rd Rdg 8/27 ASM 3rd Rdg 8/31 pass 79-0
9/2 Senate Unfinished Business (Concurrence in Assembly amendments) pass 40-0 Enrolled 9/3 9/8 To Governor 10/10/15 Approved by Governor Chaptered
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S.B. 423 Introduced 2/25/2015
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Patricia Bates (R-36) Laguna Niguel
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As introduced, SB 423 would amend Health & Safety Code Section 117690 (b)(1)(B)(3) to exclude from the definition of Pharmaceutical Waste: "(C) The pharmaceutical is an over-the-counter human or veterinary drug or dietary supplement that meets all of the following requirements: (i) Is offered for sale without a prescription.l (ii) Is labeled with information entitled “Drug Facts” or “Supplement Facts,” in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, (21 U.S.C.A. Sec. 321 et seq.). (iii) Is characterized and managed as either a hazardous waste pursuant to Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 25100) of Division 20, or a solid waste pursuant to Division 30 (commencing with Section 40000) of the Public Resources Code. (iv) With respect to an over-the-counter human or veterinary drug, is not disposed of on land within the state." Amended in Senate, June 3, 2015 to add urgency clause. Amended in Senate, July 6, 2015 to establish criteria to be followed for the handling and management of retail nonprescription pharmaceutical surplus products, based on the definition in existing Health & Safety Code Section 117747 including over-the-counter human and veterinary drugs. SEN Com on Environmental Quality Policy Analysis 7/14/2015 SEN Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, 8/17/2015 SEN Com on Apprpos, revised analysis, 8/27/2015 Amended in Senate, August 31, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, August 30, 2015
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Sen Com on Env Quality Hrg 4/15 cancelled at author request Hrg 6/17, postponed by Committee, Hrg 7/15 pass 7-0 SEN Approps Hrg 8/17 SUSPENSE File Release Hrg 8/27 pass as amended 7-0
SEN 3rd Rdg 9/1/15 pass 40-0
ASSEMBLY, Held at desk
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S.B. 519
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Loni Hancock, D-Berkeley
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Amended in Senate, June 2, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, June 2, 2015
Assembly Com on Public Safety Policy Analysis, July 13, 2015
ASM Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, 8/18/2015
Assembly Floor Analysis, August 28, 2015 Among provisions, bill allows applicant for California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board to be accompanied by a service animal at hearing on denial of claim. Amended in Assembly, September 4, 2015 to gut and amend to different topic of youthful parole hearings. No further animal issue. Senate Floor Analysis, September 4, 2015
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SEN Approps 5/11 SUSPENSE File Release Hearing 5/28 pass as amended 6-1 Senate 3rd Rdg 6/3 pass 40-0 ASM Com on Public Safety Hrg 7/14 pass 7-0 ASM Approps Hrg 8/19 SUSPENSE FILE Release Hrg 8/27 pass 17-0 SEN 3rd Rdg 9/4 passed, ASM Concurrence Enrolled 9/10 To Governor 9/15 Approved by Governor Chaptered 10/3/2015
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NOTE that last minute gut/amend to a different subject was passed, concurred and enrolled.
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S.B. 716 Introduced 2/27/2015
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Ricardo Lara (D-33) Bell Gardens
Sponsors:
Add: ASM Bonta
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As introduced, SB 716 was a spot bill amending Section 2840.4 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy. As amended in Senate, April 4, 2015, SB 716 would amend, repeal, and add Section 596.5 of the Penal Code, relating to animal cruelty, effective 1/1/2018, adding a new offense to those prohibited for owners and managers of elephants of the discipline, management, or training of the elephant by specified methods, including the use of a bullhook, ankus, guide, or pitchfork. Senate Com on Public Safety Policy Analysis, April 27, 2015 Amended in Senate, May 5, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, May 21, 2015 ASM Com on Public Safety Policy Analysis, June 29, 2015 ASM Com on Arts, etc., Policy Analysis, July 14, 2015
Amended in Assembly, July 16, 2015 to make a technical, non-substantive change to add a subsection 596.5(b) stating that as written, the section will only be in effect until 1/1/2018 and then repealed and add a new 596.5 to become active on 1/1/2018 incorporating the prohibition into the existing provision. ASM Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, 8/18/2015 ASM Floor Analysis, 8/21/2015 Senate Unfinished Business Analysis, August 28, 2015
Veto Override Analysis, November 4, 2015
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SEN Com on Public Safety, Hrg 4/28 9 a.m. - Room 3191 final call lifted 2:40 pm passes 5-2, partisan as amended SEN Approps Hrg 5/18 Sen Rule 28.8 Senate 3rd Rdg 5/22 pass 29-7 (3,V) partisan*
ASM Com on Public Safety Hrg 6/30 pass 4-2(1) to ASM Com on Arts, Entertain, Sports, Tourism, & Internet Media HRG 7/14 pass 4-2 (1) as amended ASM Approps Hrg 7/19 passed 17-0 Assembly 3rd Rdg 8/27 pass 69-8(3) Senate Unfinished Business 8/31/15 pass 28-8(4) Partisan* 9/1 Enrolled To Governor 10/3/14 VETO MESSAGE Joint Rule 58.5e, 4/25 last day for reconsideration of Governor's veto.
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Hearing Audio
*all Dems + 4 Reps: Bates, Berryhill, Cannella and Nguyen Hearing Audio 6/30
Hearing Audio 7/14
* 3 Reps voted aye: Bates, Cannella and Nguyen
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H.R. 28 Introduced 7/15/15
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Assemblymember Matthew Dababneh (D-45) Encino, Ian C. Calderon (D-57) Whittier
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As introduced, H.R. 28 includes recitals and resolutions that school districts should correct deficiencies in humane education by educating students on kindness, respect for animals, observance of laws and regulations, observance of a Humane Education Day and incorporating humane education into the core curriculum. Amended in Assembly, May 2, 2016
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8/17/15 to ASM Com on Education Hrg 4/6/16 5/2/16 amended and adopted
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A.C.R. 9 Introduced 1/16/15
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Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-7) Sacramento Principal Co-Authors: ASM Members Bloom (D-50) Santa Monica, Chiu (D-17) San Francisco; Senators Leno (D-11) San Francisco, Liu (D-25) La Cañada Flintridge, Pan (D-6) Sacramento
SOURCE: RedRover
Support: ASPCA, HSUS, Beagle Freedom Project
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As introduced, Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 9 would declare January 2015 as Pet Care Education Month by adoption: WHEREAS, An increasing number of dogs and cats in the United States do not get the regular, preventative health care that they need to stay healthy; and WHEREAS, Animal welfare organizations often bear the burden of dealing with animal health care issues that could have been prevented, such as dental and skin issues, nutritional deficiencies, heartworm, pyometra, distemper, and parvo; and WHEREAS, It is the policy of the State of California to encourage pet owners to take steps to responsibly care for their pets, including providing for responsible nutrition and regular visits to a veterinarian, and ensuring that their pets receive proper preventative care such as vaccinations, spaying or neutering, oral care, and heartworm prevention; and WHEREAS, National and local animal welfare organizations, animal shelters, animal control agencies, veterinarians, and others engaged in the care and feeding of pets will join together to advocate for “Pet Care Education Month,” which will help Californians receive affordable preventative care for their pets throughout the month of January 2015; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. Amended in Assembly, January 4, 2016 to change year from 2015 to 2016. Amended in Assembly, January 15, 2016 to add "the Senate thereof concurring." Assembly Floor Analysis, January 7, 2016 Senate Floor Analysis, January 29, 2016
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1/26/15 to ASM Com on Rules 1/7/2016 pass 11-0
2/1/2016 Senate Floor 38-0(2)
2/1/16 To Engrossing/Enrolling
2/10/2016 Chaptered
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A.R.C. 18 Introduced 2/4/2015
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Richard S. Gordon (D-24) San Mateo/Santa Clara Counties
May 14 amendments add numerous coauthors
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As introduced, A.R.C. 18 would recognize the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities for the health and development of all Californians and would declare the month of July 2015 as “Parks Make Life Better!” Month, specifically: "That the Legislature recognizes the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities such as swimming pools, skate parks, dog parks, tennis courts, nature centers, and museums, for the health and development of all Californians. Amended in Assembly, May 14, 2015 to add "the Senate thereof concurring..." Senate Floor Analysis, May 27, 2015
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ASSEMBLY Floor 3rd Rdg 5/14 Amended, adopted, and to Senate Senate Floor 3rd Rdg 6/16 ordered to Special Consent Calendar No. 3 6/22/2015 pass 37-0 (3)
Chaptered June 26, 2015
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A.R.C. 56 Introduced 4/20/2015
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Eric Lindner (R-60) Corona Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Scott Wilk (R-37) Santa Clarita Coauthors: Assembly Members Dababneh (D-45) Encino, Matthew Harper (R-74) Huntington Beach
SOURCE: Social Compassion in Legislation; State Humane Association of California
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As introduced, A.R.C. designates the Shelter Animal as State Pet: WHEREAS, There are currently around eight million abandoned pets living in animal shelters in the United States; and WHEREAS, Three to four million of these dogs and cats are euthanized every year; and WHEREAS, The Legislature seeks to raise public awareness of shelter animals; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby declares a shelter pet as the official State Pet; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. ASM Com on Governmental Organization Policy Anslysis, July 7, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, August 19, 2015 Amended in Senate, August 31, 2015 to add Senate concurring wording. Assembly Concurrence Analysis, September 2, 2015
Author's press release.
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ASM Com on Governmental Organization Hrg 7/8 pass 20-0 (1) ASM Consent Calendar 2nd Day 7/16/2016 pass 79-0 (1)
SEN Com on Governmental Organization
SEN 3rd Rdg 9/2 pass 40-0 ASSEMBLY for concurrence 9/3 78-0(2)
9/8 Enrolled
Chaptered by Secretary of State, 9/21/2015
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A.B. 96 Introduced 1/7/15
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Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-78) San Diego, Principal Co-Author Senator Ricardo Lara (D-33) Bell Gardens; Assembly Members: Bloom (D-50) Santa Monica, Bonta (D-18) Oakland, Levine (D-10) San Rafael, Maienschein (R-77) San Diego, McCarty (D-7) Sacramento, Rendon (D-63) Lakewood, Williams (D-33) Carpenteria; Senator Pavley (D-27) Agoura Hills SPONSORS: HSUS, Natural Resources Defense Council, CA Asssn of Zoos & Acquariums, Oakland Zoo, Wildlife Conservation Society
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As introduced, AB 96 would make legislative findings about the intractable killing in Africa of elephants and rhinoceroses and the related ivory trade, even of old items, in the US; would add a new Section 2022 to the Fish and Game Code that defines terms and set forth prohibitions, as criminal offenses, and penalties for ivory trading, with limited exceptions, in California and repeal Section 5 of Chapter 692 of the Statutes of 1976.
ASM Com on Water, Parks & Wldlife Policy Analysis, 3/6/2015
ASM Com on Appropriations, Fiscal Analysis, 3/24/2015 Assembly Floor Analysis, June 1, 2015 Amended in Senate, June 17, 2015 SEN Com on Natural Resources & Water Policy Analysis 6/19
SEN Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, July 6, 2015
Senate Floor Analysis, August 30, 2015 Assembly Concurrence Analysis, September 2, 2015
ELEPHANT IVORY TRAFFICKING IN CALIFORNIA, USA, Natural Resources Defense Council Elephant population info http://www.greatelephantcensus.com/ a Paul G. Allen Project
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ASM Com on Water, Parks & Wildlife Hearing 3/10, passed 10-2 (3 not voting) ASM Approps Hrg 3/25 SUSPENSE FILE Hrg 4/13
Release Hrg 5/28 Pass 12-4(1)
Assembly Floor 3rd Rdg 6/2 pass 62-14(4) SEN Com on Natural Resources & Water Hrg 6/23 pass 7-2
SEN Com on Appropriations Hrg 7/6 SEN SUSPENSE FILE Release hrg 8/27 pass 5-2 SEN 3rd Rdg 9/2 pass 26-13(0) *partisan Assembly Concurrence 9/4 pass 54-21(5) 9/9 Enrolled 9/16/15 to Governor 10/4/15 Approved by Governor Chaptered 10/4/2015
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SF BOS unanimous resolution to support AB 96
HEARING AUDIO 3/10
* Cannella (R) voted aye with 25 Dems
News Article 10/5/2015
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A.B. 103 Introduced 1/9/15
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Shirley N. Weber (D-79) San Diego Chair, Assembly Budget Committee
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As introduced, AB 103 is this year's Assembly Budget Bill. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 17581 of the Government Code, 56 mandates specifically identified by the Legislature for suspension during the 2015-16 fiscal year including: “(e) Animal Adoption (Ch. 752, Stats. 1998; and Ch. 313, Stats. 2004) (04-PGA-01, 98-TC-11) Background documents, 2012 Bill Table
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NOTE: For our purpose, we will only track this animal provision. 1/26 To ASM Com on Budget
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A.B. 147 Introduced 1/15/15
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Assemblymember Matthew Dababneh (D-45) Encino Principal Co-Author: Marie Waldron (R-75) Escondido; Senate: Leno (D-11) San Francisco
3/3/15 additional co-authors being added, publication of names pending; added per 3/16 amendment: Assembly Members Bloom, Linder, Mullin, Wilk, and Williams
Add Assemblymember Bonta (D-18) Oakland
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As introduced, AB 147 would add to the Education Code a new Section 66017.7 (a) Any public postsecondary educational institution or independent institution of higher education, or employee or student thereof, that confines dogs or cats for the purposes set forth in Section 1650 of the Health and Safety Code, and intends to destroy a dog or cat that has been used for those purposes, shall first offer the dog or cat to an animal adoption organization or animal rescue organization. (b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Animal adoption organization” or “animal rescue organization” means a not-for-profit entity that is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a collaboration of individuals with at least one of its purposes being the sale or placement of animals that have been removed from a public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, or humane shelter, or that have been previously owned by any person. (2) “Independent institution of higher education” means a nonpublic educational institution as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 66010. (3) “Public postsecondary educational institution” means any campus of the University of California, the California State University, or the California Community Colleges. c) This section does not apply to animals within the meaning of Section 17006 of the Food and Agricultural Code ASM Com on Higher Education Policy Analysis, 2/27/2015
Amended in Assembly, March 16, 2015 to amend proposed Health & Safety Code Sec. 66017.7(a) "if the institution determines, after the completion of any testing or research, that an animal’s destruction is not required and the animal is no longer needed, and if the institution’ s existing procedures for adopting the animal do not result in an adoption, shall offer the dogs or cats to an animal adoption organization or animal rescue organization for adoption prior to euthanizing those animals. ASM Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, 3/24/2015 Assembly Floor Analysis, April 1, 2015 Amended in Senate, May 12, 2015 to add coauthor Bonta and in subsection (a) describing the institution/person confining dogs/cats deletes "any" and substitutes "a." SEN Com on Higher Education Policy Analysis, June 9, 2015 Amended in Senate, June 18, 2015 to include if the institution assesses the health of an animal and determines...the animal is suitable for adoption; and adds additional qualifying language for the adoption/rescue organization: established for purposes of rescuing animals in need and finding permanent, adoptive homes for those animals and that maintain records pursuant to Section 32003 of the Food and Agriculture Code. Senate Floor Analysis, June 30, 2015 ASM Floor, Concurrence in SEN Amendments Analysis 8/21
Press Release, 1/15/15 - Research Animal Adoption Bill NV SB 261, same topic, applies to private facilities, approved by Governor 6/2/2015
See 2014 AB 2341, same bill and author.
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1/26 ASM Com on Higher Education Hrg 3/3 Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Room 437 passed 11-1(1)
ASM Approps Hrg 3/25 pass 16-0(1)
ASM 3rd Rdg 4/9 pass 76-1(3)
SEN Com on Education Hrg 6/10 postponed by Committee, Hrg 6/17 pass 7-1(1)
SEN Com on Approps Hrg 6/29 From Committee pursuant to SEN Rule 28.8
SENATE 3rd Rdg 8/20 pass 36-0(4) ASSEMBLY, concurrence in Senate amendments 8/27, concurrence 78-1(1) Enrolled 8/31/2015 9/3 to Governor 10/7/15 approved by Governor
10/7/15 Chaptered
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HEARING AUDIO 3/3
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A.B. 192
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Travis Allen (R-72) Huntington Beach
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Final Analysis, Assembly Floor Concurrence in Senate Amendments (No verified support or opposition to AB 192)
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Bill History Votes Chaptered
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Added, 2017 for historical purposes. 2/20/2017
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A.B. 247
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Marie Waldron (R-75) Escondido
Sponsor: Roy Curtis Marcum Foundation; HSUS
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As introduced, February 9, 2015, AB 247 was a spot bill relating to peace officers. As amended in Assembly, March 16, 2015 , AB 247 provides for standardized training for animal control officers (different from humane officer training.)
As amended in Assembly, March 24, 2015, ASM Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis, 4/7/15 ASM Committee on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, April 28, 2015
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ASM Com on Public Safety Hrg 4/7 passed 6-0(1) ASM Com on Approps Hearing 4/29 SUSPENSE FILE Release Hearing 5/28 Held under submission
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HEARING AUDIO 4/7/15
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A.B. 316 Introduced 2/13/2015
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Brian Maienschein (R-77) San Diego
Sponsor: ASPCA
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As introduced, AB 316 is a spot bill that would make a non-substantive amendment to the Veterinary Practice Act, Business and Professions Code Section 4830. Amended in Assembly, March 26, 2015 amends B&P Sec 4830, exemptions from licensing, amending subsection (b) (formerly a past effective date) to add exemption, subject to conditions and restrictions, for veterinarian licensed out of CA called to CA for an animal fighting or cruelty investigation. ASM Com on Business & Professions Policy Analysis, 4/21/15 Amended in Assembly, April 23, 2015 add that the "regularly licensed veterinarian" from another state must also be "in good standing." ASM Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, May 4, 2015 Assembly Floor Analysis, May 15, 2015 Amended in Senate, June 30, 2015 to delete all existing language and amend to add a new Section 900.1 and 901.1 to Business & Professions Code Sections 900 and 901, Exemption From Licensure. See Intetgrated Text, CA AB 316, amended June 3, 2015, SEN Com on B, P & ED Policy Analysis, July 2, 2015 SEN Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, 8/17/2015 SEN Com on Approps Suspense Release Analysis, 8/27/15 Amended in Senate, September 1, 2015, to move the license exemption to a provision of current law granting exemptions and eliminate the need for authorization by the VMB, now B&P Section 4830(b.) Senate Floor Analysis, September 1, 2015 Assembly Concurrence Analysis, September 2, 2015
See Integrated Text, CA AB 316 amended 3/26/15 See 2015 Nevada AB 119
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3/26 ASM Com on Bus & Profs Hrg 4/21 pass 14-0 as amended Approps Hrg 5/6 pass 17-0 ASM Consent 2nd day 5/18 pass 77-0(3) Sen Com B., P. & E.D. Hrg 7/6 pass 6-0 (3)
SEN Approps Hrg 8/17 SUSPENSE File
Pass as amended, 6-0(1)
SEN Floor 3rd Rdg 9/2 pass 36-2(2)
Assembly Concurrence on or after 9/4 (Rule 77) concurred, 78-0(2)
Enrolled 9/8/2015
9/16/15 To Governor 10/7/15 approved by Governor
10/5/15 Chaptered
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NOTE: CVMA and VMB oppose
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A.B. 317 Introduced 2/13/2015
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Brian Maienschein (R-77) San Diego
Sponsor: ASPCA
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As introduced, AB 317 made nonsubstantive changes to the Health Care Professional Disaster Response Act regarding physicians. As amended in Assembly, March 26, 2015, AB 317 would exempt a temporary shelter (see AB 316) from veterinary premises registration. ASM Com on Business & Professions Policy Analysis, 4/21/15 Amended in Assembly, April 27, 2015 to add that the "regularly licensed veterinarian" from another state must also be "in good standing." ASM Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, May 4, 2015 Assembly Floor Analysis, May 15, 2015 Amended in Senate, June 30, 2015 to gut the existing bill and amend with new language to add a new Section 900.1 to the Bus & Profs Code as follows: 900.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a temporary shelter shall be exempt from the premises registration requirements of Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 4800) if all of the following requirements are met: (1) The temporary shelter is established to provide care and shelter to animals displaced by a state of emergency, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 8558 of the Government Code, only provides care and shelter to those animals, and, if possible, is located near an American Red Cross shelter, or other equivalent shelter, that houses persons displaced by the state of emergency. (2) The temporary shelter is operated by either of the following: (A) A veterinary health care practitioner licensed or certified by, and in good standing in, another state, district, or territory of the United States, who is deployed to this state pursuant to Section 900. (B) A veterinary health care practitioner licensed or certified by, and in good standing in, this state, who responds to a state of emergency, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 8558 of the Government Code. (3) The temporary shelter complies with Section 4854. (4) The temporary shelter does not operate beyond a 60-calendar-day period per state of emergency. If the state of emergency exceeds the initial 60-calendar-day period, the Director of the Emergency Medical Services Authority may grant an extension of that period in 30- calendar-day increments until the state of emergency is concluded. (b) Within 30 calendar days after a temporary shelter exempt from premises registration requirements pursuant to this section ceases operations, the party responsible for the temporary shelter shall file a report with the Veterinary Medical Board containing the date, place, type, and general description of the care provided at the shelter, and a listing of the veterinary health care practitioners who participated in providing that care. SEN Com on B, P & ED Policy Analysis, July 2, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, August 19, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, August 20, 2015 Amended in Senate, August 26, 2015 to delete provision for extensions, adds requirement, "The temporary shelter is deployed in a manner that is consistent with the sheltering guidelines established by the California Animal Response Emergency System (CARES);" and adds provision, "(c) The Veterinary Medical Board may inspect a temporary shelter established pursuant to this section." Senate Floor Analysis, August 27, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, August 29, 2015 Assembly Concurrence Analysis, September 2, 2015 For statutory context, see INTEGRATED TEXT, AB 316 as amended in Senate, June 30, 2015 with Business and Professions Code Sections 900 and 901, Exemption from Licensure.
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4/6 ASM Com on Bus & Profs Hrg 4/21 pass 14-0 as amended Approps Hrg 5/6 pass 17-0 ASM Consent 2nd day 5/18 pass 77-0(3) Sen Com on B., P. & E.D. Hrg 7/6 pass 8-0(1)
SEN Approps Hrg 8/17 SEN Rule 28.8
SEN 3rd Rdg 9/1 pass 38-2
ASSEMBLY Concurrence 9/2 Rule 77 suspended Pass 80-0
9/4/15 Enrolled
9/14/15 To Governor
10/7/15 Vetoed by Governor
VETO MESSAGE AB 317
1/15/2016 Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
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NOTE: CVMA & VMB OPPOSE
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A.B. 485 Introduced 2/23/2015
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Das Williams (D-35) Carpenteria Principal Coauthor: Travis Allen (R-75) Huntington Beach
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As introduced, February 23, 2015, nonsubstantive SPOT BILL As amended in Assembly, March 26, 2015, AB 485 would add a new voluntary checkoff contribution category to state income tax returns, funds to be Prevention of Animal Homelessness and Cruelty Fund, which would be created by this bill ASM Com on Revenue & Taxation, Policy Analysis, 4/20/2015 Amended in Assembly, April 22, 2015 clarifying, nonsubstantive. ASM Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, April 28, 2015 Amended in Senate, June 19, 2015 amending allocation of moneys appropriated to Dept of Food & Ag as follows: (2) To the Department of Food and Agriculture for the distribution of grants as follows: (A) The first two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be distributed to, and used by, a city, county, or city and county animal control agency or shelter that is current on its reporting requirements to the State Department of Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Section for the sole purpose of supporting spay and neuter activities by that entity to prevent and eliminate cat and dog homelessness. (B) The remaining moneys, if any, shall be used by programs designed to prevent and eliminate cat and dog homelessness or programs for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of animal cruelty and neglect. The grants are to be distributed to a city, county, or city and county animal control agency or shelter that is current on its reporting requirements to the State Department of Public Health, Veterinary Public Health Section, a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals affiliate, or a humane society affiliate. A society for the prevention of cruelty to animals affiliate or a human society affiliate shall be in California, in active status, as described on the business search page of the Secretary of State’s Internet Web site, and exempt from federal income taxation as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SEN Com on Governance and Finance Policy Analysis 6/29/15 SEN Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, 8/17/2015 Senate Floor Analysis, August 30, 2015 Amended in Senate, September 4, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, September 9, 2015 Assembly Concurrence Analysis, September 9, 2015
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ASM Com on Revnue & Taxation, Hrg 4/20 pass 7-0(2) ASM Approps Hrg 4/29 pass 17-0 To Consent ASM Consent Cal 2nd day 5/7 pass 77-0(3)
SEN Com on Government & Finance Hrg 6/17 cancelled @author request Hrg 6/24 Hrg 7/1 pass 7-0 to SEN Com on Approps Hrg 7/13 cancelled, author request; Hrg 8/17 SUSPENSE FILE Release hrg 8/27 pass 7-0 SEN 3rd Rdg 9/9 pass 39-0(1) Assembly Concurrence pending 9/10 pass 80-0 9/14/15 Enrolled 9/18/15 To Governor 10/7/15 Approved by Governor
10/7/15 Chaptered
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A.B. 494 Introduced 2/23/2015
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Brian Maienschein (R-77) San Diego
Amended April 13, 2015, add Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Chávez, and McCarty; Coauthor: Senator Bates Amended May 18, 2015, add Member Cristina Garcia (D-58 Bell Gardens)
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As introduced, AB 494 would add provisions to the Code of Civil Procedure and Welfare and Institutions Code regarding restraining and protective orders covering animals in general matters, juveniles being made wards of the court, elders and dependent adults and domestic violence. ASM Com on Judiciary Policy Analysis, April 3, 2015 Amended in Assembly, April 13, 2015 Assembly Floor Analysis, April 15, 2015 Amended in Senate, May 18, 2015 technical, nonsubstantive. Senate Floor Analysis Senate Floor Analysis, June 22, 2015 Amended in Senate, August 17, 2105 to incorporate additional changes to Section 527.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure and Section 213.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, proposed by AB 1081, that would become operative only if AB 1081 and this bill are both chaptered and become effective on or before January 1, 2016, and this bill is chaptered last; and to incorporate additional changes to Section 15657.03 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, proposed by AB 1081 and SB 196, that would become operative only if this bill and either or both of those bills are chaptered and become effective on or before January 1, 2016, and this bill is chaptered last. These concern continuances and contents of orders. Senate Floor Analysis, August 18, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, August 20, 2015 Assembly Concurrence Analysis, September 2, 2015
See 2007 SB 353 (Kuehl) added animal protective orders to Family Code.
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ASM Com on Judiciary Hrg 4/7, pass (10-0) as amended Assembly 3rd Rdg 4/16 pass 79-0(1) Senate Com on Judiciary Hearing 6/9 Pass 7-0 to Consent From Consent, 6/15: Senate Floor 3rd Rdg 9/1 pass 38-0(2)
ASSEMBLY Concurrence 9/2 (Rule 77 suspended) pass 79-9(1)
9/4 Enrolled
9/14/15 To Governor
10/1/2015 Approved by Governor
10/2/2015 Chaptered by Secretary of State
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A.B. 794 Introduced 2/25/2015
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Eric Linder (R-60) Corona
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As Introduced, AB 794 would amend Section 600 of the Penal Code to add to crimes against horses or dogs being used or under the supervision of a peace officer, those being used or under the supervision of "a volunteer police observer in the discharge or attempted discharge of his or her assigned volunteer duties." Amended in Assembly, April 8, 2015, to qualiify each instance ot "volunteer" with "who is acting under the direct supervision of a peace officer." ASM Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis, 4/13/2015 ASM Committee on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, 4/20/2015 SEN Com on Public Safety Policy Analysis, June 15, 2015 SEN Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, June 29, 2015 Senate Floor Analysis, June 29, 2015
See 2007-2008 AB 667, Smyth
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ASM Com on9 Public Safety Hrg 4/7 Hrg 4/14 Approps, 4/22 (recommend Consent) pass 17-0 ASSEMBLY Consent 2nd day 4/30 pass SEN Com on Public Safety Hrg 6/16 pass 7-0 SEN Com on Approps Hrg 6/29/15 pass 6-0 (1) SEN Floor 3rd RDG 7/1 to Special Consent No. 4 7/6 pass 39-0(1) Enrolled 7/8/2015 8/3/15 to Governor 8/13/15 Approved by Gov 8/13/2015 Chaptered
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A.B. 976 Introduced 2/26/2015
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Marc Steinorth (R-40) Rancho Cucamonga
Amended April 16, 2015 to add Coauthors: Assembly Members Tom Lackey (R-36) Palmdale, Kevin Mullin (D-22) South San Francisco, and Das Williams (D-35) Carpenteria
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As introduced, AB 976 would add to the Revenue & Taxation Code a new Section 17239 to allow a deduction not >$100 for qualified pet adoption costs, taxable yrs 2016-2020, sunsetting 12/1/21; add to R&T Chapter 3 of Part 10.2 of Division 2 a new Article 18. Pet Adoption Cost Deduction Fund to which individuals could designate a contribution in excess of tax liability, fund not to be added until another designation fund is removed and providing for allocation of moneys and grants to eligible municipal shelters, administered by Department of Agriculture. Amended in Assembly, April 16, 2015 to delete the original scheme and substitute a new tax deduction for taxable years from 1/16 through 12/21 allowing a deduction, not to exceed $100, for the qualified costs paid or incurred by a taxpayer for the adoption of a qualified pet, as defined, from a qualified animal rescue organization. The proposed definition of "qualified animal" is entirely new: (3) “Qualified pet” means any of the following animals adopted from a qualified animal rescue organization that is not used by the taxpayer in a trade or business or for the production of income: (A) A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, or American Staffordshire Terrier, or any mixed breed of dog which contains, as an element of its breeding, any of these breeds, which is identifiable by a qualified animal rescue organization as being partially of that breed. (B) A Chihuahua or mixed breed of dog which contains, as an element of its breeding, a Chihuahua breed, which is identifiable by a qualified animal rescue organization as being partially of that breed. (C) A cat. Amended in Assembly, May 7, 2015 to delete breed specific provisions and substitute: (3) “Qualified pet” means either of the following animals adopted from a qualified animal rescue organization that is not used by the taxpayer in a trade or business or for the production of income: (A) A pet over four years of age, as determined by the qualified animal rescue organization. (B) A cat. ASM Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, May 26, 2015 Assembly Floor Analysis, May 29, 2015
Com on Rev & Taxation Policy Analysis, May 15, 2015
SEN Com on Governance & Finance Policy Analysis, 6 SEN Com on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis, July 6, 2015
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ASM Com on Revenue and Taxation Hrg 4/13 Hrg 4/27 Hrg postponed by Committee Hrg 5/11, cancelled @ author request HRG 5/18 pass 7-2 (Ting, Quirk, both Dems)
ASM Approps Hrg 5/27 pass 15-1* (1)
ASM 3rd Rdg 6/2 pass 66-8(7)
Assembly Floor 3rd Rdg 6/ 24 66-8 (6)
SEN Com on Governance & Finance Hrg 6/24 pass 7-0
SEN Com on Appropriations Hrg 7-6 SEN SUSPENSE FILE 8/27 Held under submission
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* Rich Gordon (D-24)
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A.B. 1188 Introduced 2/27/2015
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Mike A. Gipson (D-64) Carson
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As introduced, AB 1188 dealt with gambling and progressed through the Assembly and Senate, including release from SEN Approps Suspense File, to third reading on the Senate Floor when the bill was gutted and amended to amend Penal Code Section 653o to remove the prohibition on import for commercial purposes the body or parts of kangaroos, as amended in Senate, September 1, 2015. Amended in Senate, September 4, 2015 to add urgency clause and require 2/3 vote.
KQED News account September 1, 2015
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SENATE Coms. on N.R. & W. and PUB. S.
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A.B. 1543 Introduced 5/20/2015
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William P. Brough (R-73) Dana Point; David Hadley (R- 66) Manhattan Beach Matthew Harper (R-74) Huntington Beach Patrick O’Donnell (D-70) Long Beach) Sen Patricia Bates (R-36) San Diego-Orange County
Added ASM O'Donnell; SENATORS Glazer, and Moorlach
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As introduced in Assembly, May 20, 2015, this urgency bill would make wording changes to Penal Code Section 597 (a,) (b,) (c,) (e,) (f,) (h) and add a subsection (2) to PC 597 (d): (2) (A) A person who violates subdivision (a), (b), or (c) shall, in addition to the fines imposed pursuant to paragraph (1), be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation. (B) The fines required by subparagraph (A) shall be deposited into the Victims of Animal Abuse Fund, which is hereby established in the State Treasury. For purposes of this paragraph, “fund” means the Victims of Animal Abuse Fund. (C) The Veterinary Medical Board shall administer the fund consistent with this paragraph. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all money deposited in the fund is hereby continuously appropriated to the Veterinary Medical Board, without regard to fiscal years, for the purposes of this paragraph. (D) Except as provided in subparagraph (E), the Veterinary Medical Board shall use the money in the fund to compensate the owner or caretaker, including a nonprofit organization, of an animal that requires medical care, rehabilitation, or recovery as a result of a violation of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) for the costs incurred by the owner or caretaker for the animal’s medical care, rehabilitation, or recovery. (E) (i) If the owner or caretaker of an animal that requires medical care, rehabilitation, or recovery as a result of a violation of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) is the person who violated any of those subdivisions, the owner or caretaker shall not receive money from the fund, and instead, money in the fund may be used to compensate another person, including a nonprofit organization, who incurs costs for the animal’s medical care, rehabilitation, or recovery. (ii) If an animal that requires medical care, rehabilitation, or recovery as a result of a violation of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) has no identifiable owner or caretaker, money in the fund may be used to compensate a person, including a nonprofit organization, who incurs costs for the animal’s medical care, rehabilitation, or recovery. (F) The Veterinary Medical Board may promulgate regulations to implement this paragraph. (3) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (h), a person who violates subdivision (a), (b), or (c) in a rehabilitative facility for animals shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay for and successfully complete an appropriate counseling course, as determined by the court, designed to evaluate and treat behavior or conduct disorders. If the court finds that a defendant is financially unable to pay for that counseling, the court may develop a sliding fee schedule based upon the defendant’s ability to pay. An indigent defendant may negotiate a deferred payment schedule, but shall pay a nominal fee if the defendant has the ability to pay the nominal fee. If an indigent defendant cannot pay the nominal fee, the fee shall be waived. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, “rehabilitative facility for animals” means a facility at which medical care or rehabilitative services are provided to animals, including, but not limited to, animal sanctuary, animal shelter, or an aquarium. Amended in Assembly, June 23, 2015 to delete creation of a Fund and substitute, "paid to the local public animal control agency that has jurisdiction in the location where the violation was committed." Moneys would be spent as previously specified. Also adds, "However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains other costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code." Amended in Assembly, January 4, 2016
Author's Press Release, May 20, 2015 Brough's statement at ASPCA, May 19, 2015 Event (vimeo)
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ASM Com on Public Safety
Died in Assembly, failed deadline to pass house of origin Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution
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