California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 685 — Marine protected areas: Native American tribes.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

The Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) establishes the Marine Life Protection Program to reexamine and redesign California's marine protected area system. Existing law requires the Department of Fish and Game to prepare, and the Fish and Game Commission to adopt, a master plan that guides the adoption and implementation of the program, including recommended alternative networks of marine protected areas. Under the MLPA, the taking of a marine species in a marine life reserve, a type of marine protected area, is prohibited for any purpose, including recreational and commercial fishing, except as authorized by the commission for scientific purposes. This bill would authorize Native American tribes to submit proposals for comanagement of marine species within marine protected areas that are designated or proposed to be designated under the MLPA. The bill would require comanagement proposals to include prescribed information, and would require submission of the proposals to the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency. The bill would authorize the secretary to request additional information before determining that a proposal is complete, and upon receipt of a proposal from the secretary, would require the Director of Fish and Game to consult with the tribe to develop memoranda of understanding or other agreements to, among other things, provide access to the tribe for traditional hunting and gathering and cultural activities. If multiple tribal governments or groups submit proposals to the secretary, the bill would require the secretary to prioritize the proposals for negotiation, as provided.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.

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

  4. Set for hearing April 26.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.

  6. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  7. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  8. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

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

Sponsors

  • Evans · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Evans

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 685 do?
The Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) establishes the Marine Life Protection Program to reexamine and redesign California's marine protected area system. Existing law requires the Department of Fish and Game to prepare, and the Fish and Game Commission to adopt, a master plan that guides the adoption and implementation of the program, including recommended alternative networks of marine protected areas. Under the MLPA, the taking of a marine species in a marine life reserve, a type of marine protected area, is prohibited for any purpose, including recreational and commercial fishing, except as authorized by the commission for scientific purposes. This bill would authorize Native American tribes to submit proposals for comanagement of marine species within marine protected areas that are designated or proposed to be designated under the MLPA. The bill would require comanagement proposals to include prescribed information, and would require submission of the proposals to the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency. The bill would authorize the secretary to request additional information before determining that a proposal is complete, and upon receipt of a proposal from the secretary, would require the Director of Fish and Game to consult with the tribe to develop memoranda of understanding or other agreements to, among other things, provide access to the tribe for traditional hunting and gathering and cultural activities. If multiple tribal governments or groups submit proposals to the secretary, the bill would require the secretary to prioritize the proposals for negotiation, as provided.
Who sponsors SB 685?
SB 685 is sponsored by Evans.
What is the current status of SB 685?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 685?
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