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SB 135 Introduced 2/10
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Dean Florez (D-16) Shafter
SEN Co-Authors DeSaulnier and Hancock
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As introduced, SB 135 would amend Penal Code Section 597n adds cattle to existing prohibition on docking horse tails and adds exception for individual surgical procedure by vet for medical treatment reasons performed under hygenic conditions with "suitable" instruments, anesthesia and pain management. Amended in Senate, April 13, 2009 Reverts to existing law language in new subsection (a); adds more qualifying language to new subsection (b) re medical exception. Senate Food & Ag Com Policy Analysis Senate Com on Public Safely Policy Analysis Amended in Senate, May 4, 2009 Revises subsection (b) to more standard wording regarding veterinary procedure rather than specific medical descriptions more difficult to relate to standards of practice.. Senate Floor Analysis
Assembly Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis
Amended in Assembly, June 25, 2009 Modifies above exclusion to only life-saving or pain-relieving emergency, treatment to be performed in accordance with Vet Practice Act and reported to the Department of Food and Agriculture within 30 days. Senate Com. on Agriculture Policy Analysis Ag & Vet opposition unless amended. Amended in Assembly, July 6, 2009 Deletes reporting requirement. ASM Com. on Approps fiscal Analysis
ASM Floor Analysis Amended in Assembly, September 1, 2009 substituting "cattle" for "animal", thus restricting provisions to "bovine species" only. ASM Floor Analysis, September 1, 2009 . Senate Analysis, Unfinished Business
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Dual assigned, Cttees on Food & Ag, Public Safety Food & Ag 4/21 pass 4-1 Sen Pub Safety Hrg 4/28 pass 5-2, amended Sen Approps Hrg 5/11 cancelled by Cttee. 5/18 28.8 Sen Flr 5/26 pass 27-12-V ASM, dual referred: Public Safety; Ag Hrg 6/23 ASM Pub Safety pass 4-1-(2)
ASM Cttee on AG Hrg 7/1 pass 6-1(1)
ASM Approps Hrg 8/19 pass 13-2(2) ASM Flr 3rd Rdg 9/3 passed 58-15 (6-V) Senate Unfinished Business 9/8 pass 26-12 (2) Enrolled 9/25/09 to Gov 10/11/09 signed by Gov Chaptered
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SB 250 Introduced 2/24
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Dean Florez (D-16) Shafter
Co-authors ASM Pedro Nava (D-35) Santa Barbara Jose Solario (D-69) Santa Ana
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As introduced, SB 250 would add a new Section 30804.6 to the Food & Ag Code regarding mandated sterilization of dogs and cats as provided. Integrated bill text within existing statute. (Feb 24 version) CALIFORNIA LEGISLATION ON ANIMAL POPULATION ISSUES SINCE 1997, REVISED 2009 Amended in Senate, April 2, 2009 Integrated bill text, amended 4/2 within existing statute. Sen Local Govt Com Policy Analysis 4/9/09 Amended in Senate, April 21, 2009 (per hearing agreement, except for developing provisions for ag/hunting) Integrated bill text, amended 4/21 within existing statute Amended in Senate, May 5, 2009 Integrated bill text, amended 5/5 within existing statute Senate Appropriations Analysis Senate Appropriations Analysis, 5/28 Amended in Senate, May 28, 2009 Authorize local govts to impose fees for procedures to deny/revoke unaltered dog license so that no reimbursable state-mandated program is created. Also adds licensed bird hunting to hunting exemption from roaming Integrated bill text, amended 5/28, within existing statute NEW Senate Floor Analysis Senate Floor Analysis, 6/2 Floor Further amendments in Assembly pending Department of Finance Bill Analysis SB 250, Opposition History,. policy info re MSN on impound issue: See 1998 Senate Judiciary analysis, AB 1856 Our 2005 Comment, history, issues of MSN on impound (Publications page, scroll to end) ASM Committee on Business & Profs. Policy Analysis
Assembly Appropriations Committee Fiscal Analysis
Amended in Assembly, August 31, 2009
Integrated bill text, amended 8/31, within existing statute NEW Assembly Floor Analysis, September 1, 2009
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Sen Local Govt Hrg 4/15 pass 3-1 (partisan) as amended/to be further amended subject to recall if unsatisfactory. Sen Approps 5/4 hrg cancelled, authr rqust Hrg 5/11 to
SUSPENSE FILE 5/23 passed 7-5 (1)
Sen Floor 3rd Rdg 6/1, voted, passage failed Reconsid gtrd 6/2 pass 21-16, 2-V ASM Bus & Profs Hrg 6/30 pass 6-4 (partisan) ASM Approps Hrg 7/15 to Suspense File Release Hrg 8/27 RELEASED, PASSED 9-5(3) ASM FLR 3rd Rdg 9/8 FAILED 28-42(9-V)
RECONSIDERATION GRANTED 9/10 Carried over to 1/10, 2nd yr of Leg Session ASM Inactive File
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OPPOSE 6/24/09
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SB 318 Introduced 2/25
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Ron Calderon (D-30) Montebello
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As introduced, SB 318 would enact a long list of findings condemning dogfigting and add a new Penal Code Section 598.1 providing for related asset forfeiture in convictions under PC Section 575.5 (dogfighting) See failed SB 1775 (2008) by the same author. Senate Public Safety Com Policy Analysis 4/21 Hrg, author declined chair's request for amendments. Public Safety Com Policy Analysis, April 28 Amended in Senate, May 5, 2009 restricts property subject to forfeiture to only that acquired through the crime of dogfighting. Senate Appropriations Analysis (Recommends amendment to allow prosecutor discretion to seek forfeiture under this procedure to avoid state liability for excess costs. Amended in Senate, May 28, 2009 as per above recommendation Senate Floor Analysis Assembly Committee on Public Safety Analysis Assembly Floor Analysis
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Sen Public Safety Hrg 4/21 Failed 3-2 (partisan)* Reconsideration granted 4/28 vote only, pass 6-0(1) amended SEN Approps Hrg 5/18, testimony 5/26 vote only, pass 13-0 Sen Flr 6/1 pass 36-2-1,V ASM Publc Safety Hrg 6/30 Pass 7-0 ASM Flr 8/24 pass 77-0(2-V) Enrolled 8/27 to Gov. 9/8 Returned @request of Sen, held at Engrossing and Enrolling 9/10 Back to Gov SIGNED 10/11/09 Chaptered
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SB 475 Introduced 2/26
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Alex Padilla (D-20) Pacoima
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As introduced, SB 475 would raise the cap for calculating the license renewal fee for guide dogs for the blind schools due to anticipated shortfall and need to maintain services. Sen Com on B, P & ED Policy Analysis Sen Com on PB.P. & ED Policy Analysis 4/20 Senate Floor Analysis
ASM Bus & Profs Com. Policy Analysis
Assembly Appropriations Fiscal Analysis
Assembly Floor Analysis
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Sen Bus, Prof & Econ Dev. Hrg 4/20 pass 9-0 Sen Approps 4/27, Sen Rule 28.8 ASM FLR 3rd Rdg 5/14, pass 36-0 ASM Bus & Profs Hrg 6/16 pass 11-0 ASM Approps 7/1 pass 14-0(2) ASM Flr 3rd Rdg 7/10 pass 69-6 (4-V) Enrolled 8/5 Approvd by Gov 8/6/09 Chaptered
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SB 586 Introduced 2/27
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Leland Yee (D-8) San Francisco
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As introduced and amended May 6, SB 586 would have required only the sale of the 13 acre parcel from the parking lot of the Cow Palace (state owned event facility in Daly City) but was amended on August 24 to require a fast sale of the entire property. Senate Floor Analysis See http://www.savethecowpalace.com/ Amended in Assembly, September 4, 2009 to strike the prior version using the Government Code and add entirely new provisions to the Food & Ag Code to preempt and limit the ability of the local Ag District to do anything regarding the Cow Palace and authorize the Department of General Services to "dispose" of it subject to specified conditions.
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Assembly Floor 3rd Reading 9/4, pass 43-28 partisan vote, amended, re-referred to ASM Com on B&P ASM Rule 77.2
ASM Com on B&P
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OPPOSE See 2008 SB 1527
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SB 762 Introduced 2/27
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San Aanestad R-4 Grass Valley
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As introduced, SB 762 would amend Bus & Profs Code Sec. 460 to prohibit local prohibitions on “healing arts” licensees from performing acts or procedures falling within the “professionally recognized scope of practice” of the license excepting ordinances effective prior to 1/1/10. See 2008 AB 2427 (Eng) vetoed by Governor Senate Committee on B, P & ED Policy Analysis Amended in Senate, May 6, 2009 Adds additional provision clarifying local authority for ordinances governing zoning, business licensing, or reasonable health and safety requirements Senate Floor Analysis ASM Com on Bus & Profs, Policy Analysis Senate Floor Anlaysis
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Sen Bus, Prof & Econ Dev Hrg 4/27 pass 7-3, amended
Sen Flr 5/14 pass 31-6 ASM Bus & Profs 6/16 pass 9-0(2) ASM 3rd Rdg 6/25 pass 59-6-(14, V) Enrolled Approved by Governor Chaptered
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A.C.R. 19 Introduced 2/4
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Cameron Smyth (R-38) Santa Clarita. principal co-author Lieu
(68 co-authors)
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As introduced, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 19 would declare February 24, 2009, to be Spay Day USA 2009 based on a long list of "findings". Amended February 26, 2009 Assembly Rules Committee Analysis, February 26, 2009 Amended March 2, 2009 Assembly Floor Analysis, March 2, 2009 Senate Floor Analysis, March 25, 2009
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2/26 ASM Rules, passed 9-0 3/2 Assembly Floor, amended/adopted 3/3 Senate Rules Senate 38-0 (1-V To Enrollment Chaptered
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A.R.C. 74 introduced 5/18
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Anthony Portantino (D-44) Pasadena
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As introduced, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 74 would encourage No Kill animal shelter policies and procedures as the foundation for animal sheltering.
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ASM Bus & Prof
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A.R.C. 91 Introduced 8/20
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Ted Lieu (D-53) Torrance co-author Cameron Smyth (R-38) Santa Clarita
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As introduced, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 91 would declare September 2009 to be Adopt a Shelter Pet Month, encourage pet adoption and raise awareness about "overpopulation in animal shelters". Recitals include positive assertions about pet ownership, insidious denigration of pets from non-shelter sources and threat of future reduction in shelter holding days due to state fiscal crisis. Amended in Assembly, August 25, 2009 to reflected amended August 17, 2009 DHS shelter intake 2008, and add a recital of increased surrenders of other pet species. For DHS background. Assembly Committee on Rules Analysis
Assembly Floor Analysis
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ASM Committee on Rules
pass 10-0(1) Adopted ASM Consent Cal 3rd Rdg 9/1 Adopted SEN Rules 9/2
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AB 107 Introduced 1/12
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Cathleen Galgianai (D-17) Tracy, Connie Conway (R-34) Visalia 6/1 ASM Membs Blumenfield, Gilmore, Jeffries, Portantino SEN Cox
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As introduced, AB 107 would amend the Veterinary Practice Act and make an appropriation, See 2008 CA AB 1760 vetoed by Governor. Addresses food animal vet shortage, supported by VMB, CVMA, Farm Bur., Cattlemen's. Assembly Committee on Bus & Profs (Policy) Analysis 3/17/09 Assembly Appropriations Com. Analysis, 4/1/09 Assembly Floor Analysis
Amended in Senate, June 1, 2009 Adds after 1/1/11 for Vet Techs, requirement to pass both national and CA specific exams for licensing, Senate Bus, Profs & Econ Dev Policy Analysis Senate Appropriations Committee Fiscal Analysis Senate Floor Analysis
Assembly Floor Analysis, Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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ASM Cttee on Bus & Profs Hrg 3/17 passed 10-0(1) To ASM Approps Hrg 4/1 pass 16-0 ASM 3rd Rdg 4/13 passed 79-0
Sen Com on B, P & ED Hrg 6/8 Pass 7-0-(3) SEN Approps Hrg 6/29 pass 11-0(2) Senate Floor Spec. Consent Cal 7/9 pass 34-0-(6) Sen Concurrence 75-0-(4-V) Enrolled To the Governor 7/30 8/5 Approved by Gov 8/6/09 Chaptered
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AB 233 Introduced 2/5
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Cameron Smyth (R-38) Santa Clarita Coauthors: ASM Adams, Bill Berryhill, Duvall, Garrick, Jeffries, Nestande, Silva, Solorio Senators Maldonado Strickland
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As introduced, AB 233 would for taxable years beginning on or after 1/1/10, and before 1/1/15, allow a deduction for the qualified costs, i.e. adoption fee not in excess of $300, paid or incurred during the taxable year by a taxpayer for the adoption of pets from a qualified animal rescue organization, i.e. public animal control agency or animal adoption organization tax exempt under IRC Sec. 501(c)(3). Amended in Assembly, April 13, 2009 Qualified costs reduced to $100. ASM Rev & Tax Com. Policy Analysis Amended in Assembly, May 4, 2009 Conforms wording as adoption "costs", not "fees"; adds "during the taxable year" as restrictive language to deduction of "qualified costs incurred or paid". ASM Rev & Tax Com. Policy Analysis (5/18 Hrg) Amended in Assembly, May 25, 2009 Adds provisions for time of filing return claiming the deduction, disallowance to be treated as math error, FTB to post on website amts of ded. claims, FTB authority for administration, creation of Pet Adoption Cost Deduction Fund for voluntary contributions per tax return, in the state treasury to reimburse reduction in receipts attributable to the Pet Adoption Fee Deduction and money received disbursed to 1) FTB for associated costs, 2) Controller for assoc. losses, and 3) Dept. of Food & Ag for municipal shelters, as specified.
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ASM Cttee Rev & Tax Hrg 4/20 Referred to SUSPENSE FILE Release Hrg 5/18 pass 9-0
ASM Approps 5/28 Held under submission
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AB 241 Introduced 2/10
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Pedro Nava (D-35) Santa Barbara
Added 6/16/09 Senators DeSaulnier Florez T. Strickland (R)
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As introduced, AB 241 would create a new misdemeanor criminal offense prohibiting anyone who buys or sells dogs or cats from owning, possessing, controlling or otherwise having charge or custody of more than a combined total of 50 dogs and cats with intact sexual organs. Excesses are subject to seizure, sterilization, disposition or euthanasia and suspected premises are subject to inspection. Veterinary facilities, pet stores and research institutions are exempted. Amended in Assembly, April 13, 2009 ASM Public Safety Com. Policy Analysis ASM Public Safety Com Policy Analysis re 4/13 amendment ASM Bus & Profs Com Policy Analysis ASM Committee on Appropriations Analysis
Amended in Senate, June 16, 2009, to expand and clarify the definition of exempted entities, expressly defining "rescue groups". Amended in Senate, June 23, 2009 Adds express provision that local jurisdiction may further limit or restrict numbers of unsterilized dogs and cats. Senate Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis Senate Commitee on Public Safety Policy Analysis 7/13/09
Senate Cttee on Public Safety Policy Analysis (7/16 vote only)
Senate Floor Analysis Amended in Senate, August 24, 2009 Adds a new offense to new Penal Code Sec. 597.8, "(d) Any person who voluntarily acts in concert with another person by aiding, abetting, counseling, commanding, inducing, soliciting, requesting, or assisting that person in the violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who voluntarily assists a business entity, as defined in subdivision (g), in the violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."; and adds 2 new definitions: "(g) For purposes of this section, "business entity" means any company, firm, association, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity. (h) For purposes of this section, "adult dog" means any dog that is four months of age or older." Senate Floor Analysis Assenbly Analysis - Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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Dual Referred: (ASM B&P) ASM Public Safety Hrg 4/14 pass 5-2 (partisan)
ASM B&P 4/28 pass 8-2(1) ASM Approps Hrg 5/13 Pass 13-3 ASM Flr 5/21 pass 60-14 (6)
SEN Com on Public Safety
Hrg 7/14 failed, reconsideration granted, Cttee to reconvene @cls Flr Ssn 7/16 to vote, Joint Rule 62(a) passed 4-0 Sen Approps Hrg 8/17, Rule 28.8
Sen Flr 3rd Rdg 9/2
pass 25-9 (6)
ASM concurrence 9/8 59-17(3-V) Enrolled to Gov 9/25, 5 pm VETOED 10/26/09 Consideration of Gov's Veto Pending 1/14/10 Consideration stricken from file.
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OPPOSE
proposed amendments OPPOSE
OPPOSE 6/15/09 OPPOSE 6/17/09
VETO REQUEST
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AB 242 Introduced 2/10
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Pedro Nava (D-35) Santa Barbara 4/21 add co-authors: ASM Yamada SEN Cox (R) DeSaulnier Florez T. Strickland (R)
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As introduced, AB 242 would amend Penal Code Section 597.5 elevating defined dog fighting offenses from misdemeanor to felony and increasing state prison terms as mandated rather than alternative to a fine, remaining at cap of $50,000. Amended in Assembly, April 13, 2009 ASM Public Safety Com Policy Analysis Amended in Assembly, April 21, 2009 As per hearing regarding avoiding added burdens on state prison system: Penal Code Sec. 597.5(b) dog fight spectator, 1 year county jail and/or fine not exceeding $5,000.00. Assembly Appropriations Analysis
Senate Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis Senate Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis 7/13
Senate Floor Analysis
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ASM Public Safety Hrg 4/14 passed 7-0 subject to additional author's amendments ASM Approps Hrg 5/6, referred to Suspense File 5/28 released pass 17-0 6/2 pass 77-0-(3)
SEN Public Safety HRG 7/14 passed 6-1-(1) Sen Approps 8/17 Rule 28.8 Sen Flr 8/25 Sen Spec Consent Calendar 3rd Rdg 9/1 pass 30-1(9) ASM concurrence Enrolled To Governor 9/8 SIGNED 10/11 Chaptered
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AB 243 Introduced 2/10
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Pedro Nava (D-35) Santa Barbara Coauthors: ASM Lieu and Portantino Senators DeSaulnier and Florez
Add co-author ASM Ammiano
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As introduced, AB 243 would amend Penal Code Section 597.1, enacted as a mandate rather than county elected option with the 1997 Hayden bill, SB 1785, to delete a paragraph covering post- adjudication provisions and enact a new Penal Code Section 597.8 (would require re-numbering if this and AB 241 both enacted) to mandate a number of post-conviction (designated offenses) restrictions on owning or caring for animals, classified as “contempt of court” as misdemeanor offenses and forfeiture of any animals involved. This would remove all judicial discretion as to these post-conviction issues, and as introduced, deletes the provisions for return or disposition of animals following acquittal or non-conviction. Amended in Assembly, April 13, 2009 ASM Public Safety Com Policy Analysis Amended in Assembly, May 14, 2009 (official text pending): would allow court to exempt a defendant from the animal ban on the basis of undue economic hardship Assembly Appropriations Analysis Amended in Assembly, May 26, 2009, adding specific requirements re May 14 amendment: (c) A court may, in the interest of justice, exempt a defendant from the provisions of this section if the defendant files a petition with the court requesting a hearing in which the defendant shall have the burden of establishing that (1) imposition of the provisions of the section would result in severe or undue economic hardship to the defendant's livelihood, and (2) the defendant has the ability to properly care for all animals in his or her possession. The petitioner shall serve a true copy of the petition upon the court and the prosecuting attorney 10 calendar days prior to the requested hearing. Upon petition from the defendant, the court shall set a hearing on the petition. The hearing shall be conducted within 10 days after the filing of the petition. Assembly Floor Analysis Amended in Senate, June 22, 2009 Re court/forteiture issues Senate Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis . Senate Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis, 7/13/09 Amended in Senate, July 16, 2009 Limited to PC Sec 597.8 to be added, regarding livestock issue only, clarifying wording changes and adds new provision that court grant exemption petition UNLESS prosecutor shows by preponderance of evidence (lesser standard than criminal case) that either of the 2 criteria for granting the exemption are untrue. Senate Commitee on Appropriations Fiscal Analysis
Senate Floor Analysis Amended in Senate, August 27, 2009 Amends Penal Code Section to be added to 597.9 instead of 597.8 in anticipation of enactment of AB 241 (see above); non-substantive amendment of "this" hearing to "the" hearing, Sec. (e), new 597.9. Senate Floor Analysis ASM Floor Analysis - Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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ASM Public Safety Hrg 4/14 passed 6-1 subject to author working to resolve ag livestock issues ASM Approps Hrg 4/29, postponed by com. Hrg 5/13 postponed by com. Hrg 5/20 pass 11-1-(2,v)
ASM Flr 6/2 pass 65-12-3
SEN Public Safety HRG 7/14 passed 7-0
Sen Approps Hrg 8/17 pass 9-0(3)
Sen Flr 3rd Rdg 9/3 pass 28-4 (8) ASM concurrence 9/9 74-0(4-V) ASM Rule 77 Enrolled to Gov 9/28 1 pm VETOED 10/26/09 Consideration of Gov's Veto Pending 1/14/10 Consideration stricken from file.
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AB 490 Introduced 2/24
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Cameron Smyth (R-38) Santa Clarita
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As introduced, AB 490 would amend the definition of "pet store in Health & Safety Code Sec. 122350 to exclude agriculture (See 2008 SB 986, vetoed) and for a pet store employee and operator to destroy an animal intended as food for another animal, add to the requirement for training, additional requirements for written certification by a CA licensed veterinarian, recertified every 3 years, records retained for 3 years and operator responsible for compliance. Also see 2007 AB 1347 Amended in Assembly, March 23, 2009 (technical only) Assembly Com. on Bus & Profs (Policy) Analysis 3/31/09 ASM Com on Agriculture Policy Analysis Amended in Assembly, May 4, 2009 Again revises the "pet store" definition and makes other non-substantive amendments. ASM Committee on Appropriations Analysis
Assembly Floor Analysis
Senate Committee on B.P. & ED Policy Analysis
Amended in Senate, July 9, 2009 deletes from the "pet store" definition exemption language for student//youth/educationial projects and expressly limits the ag exemption to a sales to: "an agricultural operation for purposes that are directly related to the raising of livestock or poultry on a farm or ranch:" Senate Floor Analysis
Analysis, Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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Dual referred: ASM Ag
ASM B&P Hrg 3.31 Passed 11-0 to ASM Agriculture Hrg 4/29 pass 8-0 ASM Approps Hrg 5/13 Pass 12-1-(3) ASM Flr 3rd Rdg 5/21 pass 77-0-(3) SEN B, P & ED Hrg 6/29 pass 10/0
SEN Approps 8/17 Rule 28.8 Sen Flr
8/25 Sen Spec Consent Calendar 8/27, pass 38-0(2) ASM concurrence 9/1, pass 87-0(1-V) Enrolled 9/8 to Gov 10/11/09 signed by Gov Chaptered
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AB 923 Introduced 2/26
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Sandre Swanson (D-16) Oakland
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AB 923 as introduced would add to tVehicle Code Section 1808.4 allowing designated persons to request their home address be confidential, 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 (and other new designees). See 2008 AB 1958 held in suspense. Amended in Assembly, April 13, 2009 adds public health officer with power to arrest to code officer designee ASM Com on Transportation Policy Analysis ASM Com on Appropriations Analysis
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ASM Transportation Hrg 4/20 pass 12-0
ASM Approps Hrg 4/29 SUSPENSE FILE Release Hrg 5/28 Held under submission
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AB 1122 Introduced 2/27
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Ted Lieu (D-53) Torrance
5/14 add ASM co-authors: M. Eng D. Jones
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As introduced, AB 1122 would add a new Penal Code Section 597.4 making it "unlawful for any person to willfully sell, trade, barter, display, or offer for sale, trade, or barter, or give away as part of a commercial transaction a live animal on any street, highway, public right-of-way, commercial parking lot, or at any outdoor special sale, swap meet, flea market, parking lot sale, carnival, or boardwalk" except ag auctions/sales, tax-exempt SPCAs (statutory restriction would apply, i.e. not merely tax exempt), and public animal control agencies. Violations range from $250 infraction for 1st offense w/o harm to animal and misdemeanors for 1st offence w/harm, or subsequent offenses, fine up to 1k, court to weigh gravity in determining fine level. All other laws apply additionally. Amended in Assembly, April 13, 2009 Assembly Bus & Profs Com. Policy Analysis Amended in Assembly, April 23, 2009 (per Policy Analysis) Assembly Appropriations Analysis Amended in Assembly, May 14, 2009 Deletes terms, "swap meet, flea market" from bill as requested by operators, leaving the substantive provisions intact. Assembly Floor Analysis
Senate Public Safety Committee Policy Analysis
Amended in Senate, June 29, 2009 Deletes "commercial" from parking lot, deletes "outdoor special sale" and "parking lot sale" and adds additional exemptions for fish sales; and for cat, dog and bird shows with restrictions to render this far worse than no express exemption and meaningless, including "Each and every participant in the show complies with all federal, state, and local animal welfare and animal control laws." -- something impossible to determine as to hundreds of participants. Senate Committee on Public Safety Policy Analysis Senate Floor Analysis (omits all opposition listing and arguments)
Assembly Analysis: Concurrence in Senate Amendments
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ASM B&P Hrg 4/21 Passed 7-3
ASM Approps 5/6 Hrg cancelled, author rqst Hrg 5/20 pass 11-2-(3-v) ASM Flr 5/28 pass 52-19-(9) SEN Public Safety Hrg 6/23, testimony only.
Further Hrg7/7 pass 5-1(1)
Sen Approps 7/20 Rule 28.8 SEN 3rd Rdg 9/1 pass 21-13(6) ASM for concurrence 9/8 57-19(3-V) Enrolled 9/29 1:30 pm Gov VETOED 10/26/09 Consideration of Gov's Veto Pending 1/14/10 Consideration stricken from file.
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OPPOSE 7/1/09
VETO REQUEST
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AB 1224 Introduced 2/27
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Mike Eng (D-29) Monterey Park
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As introduced, AB 1224 would declare intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to include animals, pets, and livestock under Section 20001 of the Vehicle Code, the basic "hit and run" statute. Amended in Assembly, April 14, 2009 Would add a new Section 20002.5 to the Vehicle Code, creating new infraction offenses (1st offense, fine not more than $100, 2nd offense, not less than $50 or more than $200): a - driver of vehicle injuring dog/cat/livestock must stop as soon as safe, notify law enforcement, provide ID to person in charge of animal, if available, or other parties involved as specified; b - person parking vehicle that runs away, injuring dog/cat/livestock must comply as in (a) before vehicle is driven again. *** Winner of "outta be a law" contest. *** Asssembly Com on Transportation Policy Analysis Amended in Assembly, January 4, 2010 - Gut/Amend See 2010
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ASM Com on Trans Hrg 4/27 Failed 5-2-(7) Reconsideration granted 14-0
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