BILL NO.
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AUTHOR(S)
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SUBJECT
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STATUS
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TAC'S ACTION
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SB 685 Gut/amend unrelated 2007 bill
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Leland Yee (D-8) San Francisco
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Pet Trusts: change existing California Probate Code provision for "honorary" trusts for pets to incorporate language of the Uniform Probate Code so to allow enforceability comparable to other types of trusts. Sponsor, San Francisco SPCA Amended in Senate, January 7, 2008 Amended in Senate, January 9, 2008 Senate Policy Committee Analysis, January 15, 2008 As amended in Senate, January 23, 2008 addresses a number of issues raised by policy committee analysis
Senate Floor Analysis, January 23, 2008
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Senate Judiciary, 1/15, passed 5-0 Senate Special Consent, 1/30/08 passed 40-0 Assembly Committee on Judiciary 6/10
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SB 902 Gut/amend unrelated 2007 bill
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Alex Padilla (D-20) Pacoima
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As amended 1/7/08, SB 902 again (See vetoed 2007 SB 828) would require amendment and updating of standards and procedures for accelerant detecting canines and their handlers by 1/1/2010. Senate Committee on Governmental Organization Analysis Senate Appropriations Analysis As amended in Senate, January 28, 2008 Regulatory revisions to be completed by 1/1/11 instead of 1/1/10 Senate Appropriations Analysis Senate Floor Analysis, January 28, 2008
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1/8/08 Sen Com on Govt Org, pass5-0 Sen Approps, 1/22 Suspense File, hrg 1/24, passed 11-0 as amended Senate Floor 1/30/08, pass 34-4 Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization
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SB 986 Gut/amend unrelated 2007 bill
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Mark Ridley-Thomas (D-26 ) Los Angeles
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As amended 1/7/08, SB 986 would revise the definition of a pet store* to exclude the selling or offering for sale animals for purposes directly related to an agricultural operation for the commercial growing and harvesting of crops or the raising of livestock or poultry on a farm or a ranch. * See 2007 AB 1347, definition to be effective 1/1/2009 Senate Policy Committee Analysis, January 14, 2008 Senate Floor Analysis
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Sen B, P & ED, 1/14 passed 5-0 Senate Consent, passed 34-1 Assembly Committee on Business & Professions
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SB 1205
Introduced 2/13/08
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Sam Aanestad (R-4) Grass Valley
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As introduced, SB 1205 amends and adds to the Veterinary Practice Act. Details to follow. Amended in Senate, April 1, 2008 Amended in Senate, April 9, 2008 Senate Policy Committee Analysis, April 14, 2008 Sponsored by CVMA, Opposed by VMB, CRVTA
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Dual referred: Com. on Bus., Prof. & Econ Dev; Com. on Judiciary, BP&ED Hrg 4/14, FAILED 3-3
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SB 1498 Introduced 2/20/08
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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SB 1498 is the Senate "Maintenance of the Codes" bill, making non-substantive amendments to many provisions including one animal item, Penal Code Section 398, changing from "If" to "Whenever" a person owning or having custody or control of an animal knows... [and deleting the comma after "knows". Senate Judiciary Committee Analysis, March 25, 2008 Senate Floor Analysis, March 27, 2008
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Sen Com. on Judic. Hrg 3/25, passed 5-0 to Consent Calendar Senate Floor, 37-0 Assembly Committee on Judiciary 6/10
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SB 1527 Introduced 2/22/08
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Leland Yee (D-8) San Francisco Jeff Denham (R-12) Modesto Mark Wyland (R-38) Escondido
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As introduced, SB 1527 would require prior to 1/1/09 sale of the Cow Palace in Daly City with net proceeds paid into the Deficit Recovery Bond Retirement Sinking Fund Subaccount, which is a continuously appropriated subaccount in the Budget Stabilization Account. The Cow Palace has been a venue for dog shows and other animal-related events. See http://www.savethecowpalace.com/ Senate Agriculture Bill (policy) analysis, April 1, 2008 Senate Agriculture Bill (policy) analysis, April 15, 2008 Passage would allow only sale to Daly City of a 13 acre parcel, retaining the faciity and main parking areas, but many practical details remain to be addressed. Amended in Senate, April 22, 2008 reflecting above issues.
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[2/3 vote required] Dual referred: Sen. Committees on *Agriculture, Hrg 4/1, NO VOTE TAKEN, return 4/15, passed as amended 4-1
*Governmental Organization 5/13
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SB 1584 Introduced 2/22/08OPP
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Alex Padilla (D-20) Pacoima
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As introduced, SB 1584 amends and adds to the Veterinary Practice Act related to Veterinary Medical Board requirements and authorized fees. Senate Policy Committee Analysis, April 14, 2008 Increases specified licensing/disciplinary fees charged by VMB Support: VMB Opposition CVMA Senate Appropriations Analysis, April 28, 2008 Senate Floor Analysis, April 29, 2008
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Sen. Committee on Bus, Profs & Econ Devel. Hrg 4/14 pass 5-3 Sen Approps 4/28, pass 5-8 Sen Flr 3rd rdg 5/12, passed 21-15 to Assembly
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SB 1775 Introduced 2/28/08
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Ron Calderon (D-30) Montebello
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As introduced, SB 1775 adds a Section 598.1 to the Penal Code imposing property forfeiture provisions in connection with dog fighting crimes. Senate Public Safety Policy Analysis, April 8, 2008 At hearing, author agreed to 3 classes of amendments and to further meet with opponents prior to return on 4/14. Senate Public Safety Policy Analysis, April 14, 2008 representing author's amendments to be offere in Committee.
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Sen. Committee on Public Safety Hrg 4/8 Testimony taken, no vote, put over to 4/14, FAILED 2-2
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A.C.R. 103 Introduced 2/19/08
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George Plescia (R-75) San Diego
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A.C.R. 103 would resolve that the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring,That June 20, 2008, shall be designated as Take Your Dog to Work Day and that employers are encouraged to make their workplaces pet friendly. Pet Sitters International created "Take Your Dog to Work Day" in 1999. Amended in Assembly, April 21, 2008 (non-substantive, adds federal registration symbol to "Day".)
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ASM Rules Com.
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AB 667
Introduced 2/21/2007
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Cameron Smyth (R-38) Granada Hills
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As amended January 7, 2008, this bill would amend Penal Code Section 600 to make the crime of willfully and maliciously injuring any horse or dog used by a peace officer punishable by 2, 3 or 4 years in state prison or up to 1 year in county jail, or fine not exceeding $2000, or both fine and imprisonment, i.e. increased penalties for existing crime.
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ASM Pub Safety 2nd hearing cancelled at request of author
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AB 1634
Introduced 2/23/2007
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Lloyd Levine (D-40) Van Nuys SEN. Alex Padilla (D-20) Pacoima Pedro Nava (D-35) Santa Barbara Jose Solario (D-69) Santa Ana
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As introduced, AB 1634 would create a new Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 122336) to Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code (integrated text), providing "a person shall not own or possess within the state any cat or dog over the age of four months that has not been spayed or neutered, unless that person possesses an intact permit, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 122336." Permits only available to: (1) The cat or dog is registered as a purebred with a pedigree with any of the following organizations: (A) The American Kennel Club. (B) The United Kennel Club. (C) The American Dog Breeders Association. (D) The International Cat Association. (E) A recognized registry approved by the local animal control agency. Or service/law enforcement/veterinary exemption. If no S/N within 30 days of compliance date, provide vet letter or s/n within 75 days after compliance date. $500 civil fine(s), waivable if permit obtained or s/n done. Fines fund local s/n fund for free/low cost s/n for low income, outreach, enforcement. Permit fee set locally, only as "reasonably necessary" to fund the local permit program. Local AC is responsible for enforcement. MOCK-UP OF APRIL 9TH AMENDMENTS AS AMENDED APRIL 9 ASM Committee on Bus & Prof. BILL ANALYSIS, April 10 Hearing AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 17, 2007 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE POLICY ANALYSIS 4/24 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 30, 2007 ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS SENT TO LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL (May 9 official amendments differ from this version) AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY, MAY 9, 2007 ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ANALYSIS ASSEMBLY FLOOR ANALYSIS Mockup of proposed amendments (5/29/07), author's office AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY, MAY 31, 2007 Assembly Floor Analysis AMENDED IN SENATE, JUNE 27, 2007 Makes numerous substantive amendments within framework of mandated local permits AMENDED IN SENATE, JULY 3, 2007 SENATE COM. ON LOCAL GOVT. ANALYSIS (original Committee document Word File) Legislative web site html - Local Govt Analysis NOTE: The Bill Analysis was released on 7/5, incorrectly listing the California Veterinary Medical Association as Opposed when CVMA actually changed its position from Support to neutral. Also, a number of dog clubs that submitted letters were not listed. Revised Integrated Text, H&S Part 6, Division 105, Chapter 9. JULY 3, 20007 AMENDMENTS CALIFORNIA LEGISLATION ON ANIMAL POPULATION ISSUES SINCE1997 TAC'S MAY 25, 2005 LETTER OPPOSING AB 2515 (LEVINE)
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To ASM Bus & Prof. Hearing 4/10 - testimony taken, continued to 4/24 (See Analysis for need for additional clarifying amendments) 4/24 Author presentation & vote only, PASSED OUT 7-3 PARTISAN VOTE, technical amendments pending, to ASM Approps Hrg 5/16: PASSED 10-6-1
To Assembly Floor,
6/6 Passed 41-38
Senate Rules Committee policy committee assignments: Senate Committee on Business, Professions & Economic Development Hrg 7/9
6/28 Re-referred:
Senate Committee on Local Government Hrg 7/11, 8 a.m., no vote taken, held over to Testimony taken, further hearing to be set. (2008)
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OPPOSE
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AB 1760 Introduced 1/8/08
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Cathleen Galgiani (D-17) Tracy
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As introduced, AB 1760 would require that the complete veterinary licensing exam be given twice a year instead of once to mitigate food animal veterinarian shortage. As amended in Assembly, March 5, 2008 makes many more amendments to Veterinary Practice Act Assembly Business & Professions Com. Policy Analysis, 3/11/08 As amended in Assembly, March 24, 2008 Assembly Appropriations Analysis, April 9, 2008 Assembly Floor Analysis Amended in Senate, May 6, 2008 minor technical amendments
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ASM Committee on Bus & Profs 3/11 passed 9-0 Asm Approps 4/9 passed 17-0 Asm Flr passed 75-0 Senate Committee on B,P & ED 5/12
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AB 1938 Introduced 2/13/08
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George Plescia (R-75) San Diego
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As introduced, AB 1938 would authorize a credit against that tax for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2008, in an amount equal to 25% of the aggregate amount paid or incurred by a taxpayer for qualified costs, as defined, to spay or neuter a cat or dog and would take effect immediately as a tax levy.
Prior failed bills on this subject, SB 430 (Vincent) 2001, FTB Analysis, failed in policy committee; AB 1139 (Strom-Martin) 1999-2000 voluntary contribution; AB 373 (Leach) 2001 allowing tax deductions for vet expenses for adopted shelter/rescue animals and for vets doing pro bono vet services for same.
Assembly Rev & Taxation Policy Analysis, May 5, 2008 FTB estimates $2million/yr reduction in state revenue; extensive recommended amendments. Assembly Rev. & Tax Analysis, May 12, 2008 (Suspense Hearing)
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ASM Committee on Revenue & Taxation Hrg 5/5 SUSPENSE
Suspense Hearing 5/12 (VOTE ONLY)
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AB 1958
Introduced 2/13/08
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Sandré Swanson (D-16) Oakland
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As introduced, AB 1958 would amend Section 1808.4 of the Vehicle Code that makes confidential the home address of a list of local, state, and federal officers or employees, and the spouse or child of that officer or employee, that appears in the Department of Motor Vehicles records, if the included person requests it be kept confidential, with certain exemptions for information available to specified governmental agencies, to ADD a veterinarian employed by a zoo, a public animal control agency shelter, or a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter or a humane society shelter contracting with a local public agency for animal care or protection services. As amended in Assembly, March 25, 2008 firefighters and local "code enforcement" officers responsible for enforcing housing codes and maintaining public safety in buildings are included in the protected class. Assembly Transportation Committee Policy Analysis, 4/7/08 Assembly Com of Appropriations Analysis, April 23, 2008 noting substantial costs to create/maintain new classes of confidential addresses and that the underlying law is sufficient.
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ASM Committee on Transportation Hearing 3/24 Changed to 4/7, passed 13-0, to ASM Approps 4/23, SUSPENSE FILE
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AB 1969
Introduced 2/14/08
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George Plescia (R-75) San Diego Cameron Smyth (R-38) Granada Hills
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As introduced, AB 1969 would amend Penal Code Section 600 regarding wilful and malicious crimes against any horse or dog used by a peace officer: amending (c) to create subsection (1) substituting "destruction" for "death"; adding (2) if under the specified circumstances of (1), a person causes the death of the animal, punishment of state prison for 3, 4 or 5 years, elevated from existing law. See AB 667 above. Assembly Public Safety Analysis, March 25, 2008
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ASM Committee on Public Safety Hrg 3/25, failed 5-1 Reconsideration granted; ASM Public Safety, 4/15 cancelled, auth rqust
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AB 2131 Introduced 2/20/08
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Roger Niello (R-5) Sacramento
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As introduced, AB 2131 would add Section 54.25 to the Civil Code to permit a peace officer assigned to a canine unit, who is on official assignment for travel away from his or her home jurisdiction, to be accompanied in those places by his or her peace officer dog without paying an extra charge; and amend Penal Code Section 365.5 to create a crime of interfering with or preventing such officer from these rights. Assembly Committee on Appropriations Analysis, April 20, 2008
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ASM Committee on Public Safety Hrg 3/25,cancelled, request of author, Hrg 4/1 passed 7-0, to Approps, 4/9 pass ASM Consent, 75-0 Sen. Committee on Public Safety
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AB 2132 Introduced 2/20/08
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Guy Houston (R-15) San Ramon
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As introduced, AB 2132 would require minimum 8-1/2 x 11” no- trespassing signs; permit a person to enter another’s land with oral consent of owner/agent; would make it unlawful for a person to remove any collar from a hunting dog with the intent to prevent or hinder the owner from locating the dog; and permit the use of one dog per hunter, for the purpose of tracking and locating a dead or wounded deer, in every area where a deer may lawfully be taken during archery season. Any person convicted for removing a collar would pay the dog owner restitution of the actual value of the dog as well as any lost breeding revenues. (Fish & Game Code) As amended in Assembly (Public Safety) March 11. 2008, the oral consent provision was deleted as was the one dog per hunter, but the Fish & Game Commission would be required to consider adopting regulations that permit, during archery season, the use of one dog per hunter to aid in the recovery of deer. Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Policy Analysis, April 1, 2008 Asssembly Policy Committee Analysis, April 15, 2008 Assembly Appropriations Analysis, April 30, 2008 Amended in Assembly, May 5, 2008 to reflect judicial discretion in ordering convicted person's restitution to owner of lost/killed dog.
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Dual referred: Asm Committee on Public Safety Asm Committee on Water, Parks & Wildlife Hrg 4/1, passed 13-0 to ASM Public Safety 4/15, passed 7-0 Approps, Hrg 4/30 passed 16-0 ASM Floor, Consent Calendar 5/8, passed 75-0 Senate Rules
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AB 2233 Introduced 2/20/08
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Bill Maze (R-34) Visalia
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As introduced, AB 2233 would add Section 23118 to the Vehicle Code, "A person shall not drive a motor vehicle while holding a live animal in his or her arm or arms, or upon his or her lap." (An infraction level crime) Assembly Com on Transportation Policy Analysis, April 14, 2008 Assembly Com on Appropriations Analysis, April 23, 2008 Assembly Floor Analysis, April 30, 2008
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ASM Committee on Transportation, Hrg 4/14, passed 9-1-4 Approps 4/23 passed 11-5 to ASM FLR, 3rd rdng 5/5, passed 44-20 Senate Rules
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AB 2276 Introduced 2/21/08
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Felipe Fuentes (D-39) Sylmar
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As introduced, AB 2276 would extend the statutory scheduled in-operation and repeal dates for the State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind in the Department of Consumer Affairs.
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AB 2281 Introduced 2/21/08
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Pedro Nava (D-35) Santa Barbara
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As introduced, AB 2281 would amend Penal Code Section 597.5 to elevate from misdemeanor to felony the offense for any person to be intentionally present, as a spectator, at any place, building, or tenement where preparations are being made for a dog fight, or to be knowingly and intentionally present at a dog fight, as specified.
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AB 2291 Introduced 2/21/08
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Tony Mendoza (D-56) Artesia
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As introduced, AB 2199 would allow taxpayers to designate on their tax returns, a specified amount in excess of their tax liability be transferred to the Low Cost/Free Spay-Neuter Fund, to be created by this bill, but not until another voluntary contribution designation is removed from the return form and repealed either Jan. of the 5th year after actually being added or if the FTB estimates the annual contribution amount will be less than $250k [See AB 1938 for background on prior related bills.] As amended in Assembly, March 28, 2008 to revise and clarify the procedure to determine the fund's continuation in years after its first appearance on the tax return. As amended in Assembly, April 8, 2008 adds "of the second calendar year" wording to the provision for FTB determinations. ASM Com on Revenue & Taxation Policy Analysis, April 14, 2008 Amended in Assembly, April 21, 2008 to address issue of administrative costs imposed on Dept. of Agriculture. Assembly Appropriations Analysis, April 30, 2008
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ASM Committee on Revenue & Taxation Hrg 4/14, pass 8-1 Approps, Hrg 4/30 passed 11-5 Asm Floor 3rd Rdg 5/13
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AB 2296 Introduced 2/21/08
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Gene Mullin (D-19) South San Francisco
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As introduced, AB 2296 would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to protect individuals engaging in work with animal subjects in California. Amended in Assembly, April 1, 2008 for substantive content as the Animal Enterprise Protection Act Assembly Judiciary Policy Analysis, April 17, 2008 Amended in Assembly, April 23, 2008 (as per 4/1 amendments) to delete Penal Code provisions and state-mandated program, narrows definition of "Animal Enterprise" to only: "an entity that lawfully uses animals or animal products for education or research in any exercise of a constitutional right that relates to academic freedom"; allows individual causes of action against violators and states intent of the Legislature to balance the public's right of access to information with the ability of animal researchers to conduct their work without fear of harassment and threats of violence. Assembly Floor Analysis, May 7, 2008
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ASM Committee on Judiciary, Hrg resched, 4/17 passed 10-0 as amended, ASM Approps, withdrawn from Com., ordered placed on 2nd Rdg ASM 3rd Rdg 5/13
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AB 2299 Introduced 2/22/08
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Jim Silva (R-67) Huntington Beach
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AB 2299 is an Assembly "Maintenance of the Codes" bill that makes non-substantive changes in many statutory provisions. AB 2299 does amend Penal Code Section 599a (animal fighting) changing "videotaped" to "video recorded" and "4" days to "four." Assembly Judicial Committee Analysis, March 25, 2008 Amended in Senate May 5, 2008, technical amendments and clarifying provision, "SEC. 80. Any section of any act enacted by the Legislature during the 2008 calendar year that takes effect on or before January 1, 2009, and that amends, amends and renumbers, adds, repeals and adds, or repeals a section that is amended by this act, shall prevail over this act, whether that act is enacted prior to, or subsequent to, the enactment of this act.
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ASM Committee on Judiciary, Hrg 3/25, passed 10-0, passed ASM. Sen Judiciary
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AB 2423 Introduced 2/21/08
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Karen Bass (D-47) Los Angeles
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As introduced, AB 2423 would amend the Business & Professions Code to mitigate unnecessary barriers to specific licensing, including Registered Veterinary Technicians with expunged criminal records intended to mitigate California's high recidivism rate relative to other states. Assembly Policy Committee Analysis, April 14, 2008 Assembly Appropriations (fiscal) Analysis, May 6, 2008 identifies substantial costs to a number of state bills.
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ASM Committee on Bus & Profs.Hrg 4/15 pass 10-0, Approps, 5/7 SUSPENSE
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AB 2427 Introduced 2/21/08
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Mike Eng (D-49) Monterey Park
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As introduced, AB 2427 would address and clarify issues of local regulation of state licensed business and professions raised by California Veterinary Medical Assn. v. City of West Hollywood , by amending Business & Professions Code Section 460 to add "or from engaging in any act or series of acts that fall within the statutory or regulatory definition of that business, occupation, or profession," in order to continue to adequately enforce statewide standards of professional practice. California Department of Consumer Affairs Assembly Business & Professions Policy Analysis, April 9, 2008 Asssembly Floor Analysis, April 10, 2008
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ASM Committee on Bus & Profs. Hrg 4/9 Passed out, 10-0, to Assembly Floor, 4/21 passed 65-7 Senate Committee on Local Government 6/4
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AB 2602 Introduced 2/22/08
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Cameron Smyth (R-38) Granada Hills
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As introduced, AB 2602 would state, "It is the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this measure to include provisions that would prohibit a public institution of higher education from funding, facilitating, or otherwise providing direct support for the lethal taking of any vertebrate animal by means of hunting or trapping."
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Dual referred: ASM Com. on Higher Ed.; Com on Water, Parks & Wildlife Com. on Hghr Ed withdrawn
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AB 2949 Introduced 2/22/08
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Mark DeSaulnier (D-11) Martinez
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As introduced, AB 2949 would provide that an involuntary deposit is made by the abandonment or leaving of a live animal in or about any premises or real property that has been vacated upon, or immediately preceding, the termination of a lease or other rental agreement or foreclosure of the property; and authorize any person or private entity with whom a live animal is involuntarily deposited to immediately transfer the animal to any animal control agency or shelter for proper care and attention, or to notify animal control officials for the purpose of retrieving the animal. Amended in Senate, April 22, 2008 to require the recipient of an involuntary deposit to notify animal control to retrieve the animal and giving AC right to a lien. This increases state mandated duties of AC and provides if the Commission on State Mandates determines the ensuing statute contains state mandated costs, these would be subject to statutory reimbursement. Also adds reference to Penal Code 597.1 to definition of "involuntary deposit" Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Policy Analysis, April 29, 2008 Additional clarifying amendment to be taken, "The person in possession of the abandoned animal is subject to all local ordinances and state laws that govern the proper care and treatment of those animals." Amended in Assembly, May 6, 2008 adds to amendment of Civil Code Sec. 1816 "(d) The person in possession of the abandoned animal is subject to all local ordinances and state laws that govern the proper care and treatment of those animals." Amended in Assembly, May 12, 2008 deletes reference to increased duties for animal control officers and eliminates any reimbursable state mandate costs.
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ASM Committee on Judiciary, Hrg 4/29 passed 10-0 Asm Approps
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