California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 420 — Synthetic cannabinoid compounds.

Last action — Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 420, Statutes of 2011.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed Assembly
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2011. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 designated schedules, with the most restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule I, and the least restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule V. Under existing law, the sale or distribution of specified intoxicating substances is a crime, punishable by imprisonment or a fine or both. Existing law makes the possession of not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana an infraction, and the possession of more than 28.5 grams of marijuana a misdemeanor, as specified. Existing law makes possession of marijuana for sale a felony. This bill would make it a misdemeanor to sell, dispense, distribute, furnish, administer, or give, or offer to sell, dispense, distribute, furnish, administer, or give, or possess for sale any synthetic cannabinoid compound or any synthetic cannabinoid derivative. Because this bill would create a new crime it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 420, Statutes of 2011.

  2. Approved by the Governor.

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.

  4. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 2141.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  5. In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.

  6. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 73. Noes 3. Page 2257.) Ordered to the Senate.

  7. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  8. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (July 6).

  9. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  10. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 21).

  11. Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  12. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  13. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

  14. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 906.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  15. Ordered to special consent calendar.

  16. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  17. From committee: Be placed on second reading file pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.

  18. Set for hearing May 2.

  19. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 621.) (April 12). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  20. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  21. Set for hearing April 12.

  22. Set, first hearing. Further hearing to be set.

  23. Set for hearing April 5.

  24. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  25. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 19.

  26. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Hernandez · Primary
  • Hueso · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Hernandez

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Hueso

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Unfinished Business SB420 Hernandez Concurrence

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 35002
Republican 1000
Democratic 1001
Total 37003
% of votes cast 93%0%0%8%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Yee — Yea
Wyland — Yea
Lowenthal — Yea
Cannella — Yea
De León — Yea
Negrete McLeod — Yea
Evans — Yea
Hancock — Yea
Harman — Not Voting
Rubio — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Huff — Yea
Runner — Not Voting
Anderson — Yea
Blakeslee — Yea
Dutton — Yea
Kehoe — Yea
Leno — Yea
Liu — Yea
Pavley — Yea
Price — Yea
Steinberg — Yea
Vargas — Yea
Wolk — Yea
Wright — Yea
Alquist — Yea
Lieu — Yea
Simitian — Yea
Walters — Yea
Corbett — Yea
Emmerson — Yea
Correa — Yea
DeSaulnier — Yea
Fuller — Yea
Beth Gaines — Yea
Bill Berryhill — Yea
La Malfa — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Not Voting
Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic Yea
Strickland, Tony Republican Yea

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SB 420 Hernandez Senate Third Reading By HUESO

Passed 73 Yea · 3 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 71204
Republican 1100
Democratic 1000
Total 73304
% of votes cast 91%4%0%5%
How each member voted (80)
Member Party Vote
Gorell — Not Voting
Feuer — Yea
Furutani — Yea
Garrick — Yea
Gatto — Yea
Butler — Yea
Hagman — Yea
Fong — Yea
Allen — Yea
Huber — Yea
Huffman — Yea
Portantino — Yea
John A. Pérez — Yea
Logue — Yea
Fletcher — Yea
Blumenfield — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cedillo — Yea
Conway — Yea
Cook — Yea
Davis — Yea
Olsen — Yea
Perea — Yea
Skinner — Yea
Swanson — Yea
Williams — Yea
Yamada — Yea
Galgiani — Yea
Bonilla — Yea
Atkins — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Mitchell — Not Voting
Campos — Yea
Chesbro — Yea
Halderman — Yea
Hall — Yea
Beall — Not Voting
Block — Yea
Donnelly — Nay
Hayashi — Yea
Hueso — Yea
Knight — Yea
Lara — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Miller — Yea
Monning — Yea
Nestande — Yea
Nielsen — Nay
Pan — Yea
Silva — Yea
Torres — Yea
Wieckowski — Yea
Achadjian — Yea
Alejo — Yea
Ammiano — Not Voting
Bradford — Yea
Brownley — Yea
Buchanan — Yea
Harkey — Yea
Hill — Yea
Jeffries — Yea
Ma — Yea
Mansoor — Yea
Morrell — Yea
Norby — Yea
Smyth — Yea
Solorio — Yea
Valadao — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Eng — Yea
Dickinson — Yea
Fuentes — Yea
Beth Gaines — Yea
Bill Berryhill — Yea
Bonnie Lowenthal — Yea
Roger Hernández — Yea
V. Manuel Pérez — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea
Grove, Shannon Republican Nay
Jones, Brian W. Republican Yea

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Do pass.

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15001
Democratic 1000
Total 16001
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Hall — Yea
Fuentes — Yea
Gatto — Yea
Lara — Yea
Mitchell — Yea
Campos — Yea
Davis — Not Voting
Donnelly — Yea
Nielsen — Yea
Solorio — Yea
Blumenfield — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Harkey — Yea
Hill — Yea
Norby — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea

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Special Consent #2

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37000
Republican 1000
Democratic 2000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Yee — Yea
Huff — Yea
Wyland — Yea
Runner — Yea
Hancock — Yea
Lowenthal — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Kehoe — Yea
Anderson — Yea
Liu — Yea
Simitian — Yea
Walters — Yea
De León — Yea
Negrete McLeod — Yea
Rubio — Yea
Cannella — Yea
Leno — Yea
Alquist — Yea
Corbett — Yea
Dutton — Yea
Price — Yea
Blakeslee — Yea
Harman — Yea
Lieu — Yea
Pavley — Yea
Steinberg — Yea
Vargas — Yea
Wolk — Yea
Wright — Yea
Emmerson — Yea
Correa — Yea
Evans — Yea
DeSaulnier — Yea
Fuller — Yea
Beth Gaines — Yea
Bill Berryhill — Yea
La Malfa — Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea
Padilla, Stephen C. Democratic Yea
Strickland, Tony Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 420 do?
Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 designated schedules, with the most restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule I, and the least restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule V. Under existing law, the sale or distribution of specified intoxicating substances is a crime, punishable by imprisonment or a fine or both. Existing law makes the possession of not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana an infraction, and the possession of more than 28.5 grams of marijuana a misdemeanor, as specified. Existing law makes possession of marijuana for sale a felony. This bill would make it a misdemeanor to sell, dispense, distribute, furnish, administer, or give, or offer to sell, dispense, distribute, furnish, administer, or give, or possess for sale any synthetic cannabinoid compound or any synthetic cannabinoid derivative. Because this bill would create a new crime it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors SB 420?
SB 420 is sponsored by Hernandez and Hueso.
What is the current status of SB 420?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2011. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 420?
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