California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2345 — Fairs: sustainability.

Last action — In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

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

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law governs fairs and expositions in this state, including the California Exposition and State Fair, county and district fairs, and citrus fruit fairs. Existing law divides the state into agricultural districts and authorizes 50 or more persons who are residents of a district to form district agricultural associations for the purpose of holding fairs, expositions, and exhibitions, as specified. Existing law provides that district agricultural associations are state institutions and are governed by a board of directors whose members are appointed by the Governor. Existing law authorizes an association to carry out specified duties with the approval of the Department of Food and Agriculture and the Department of General Services, including contracting and leasing its real property. Existing law establishes the Fair and Exposition Fund. Existing law provides for the deposit of various funds, including license fees from various activities related to horse racing, including satellite wagering, into the fund. Existing law authorizes the Department of Food and Agriculture to make and administer loans from the fund to any fair in the network of California fairs, as specified. This bill would establish the California Fair Network Commission as a separate, independent nonprofit mutual benefit corporation to assess the fairs fees for service and administrative oversight, as specified. The bill would authorize the commission to employ staff who are employees of the commission and would require the commission to adopt procedures concerning the operation of the commission. The bill would set forth a related statement of legislative findings and declarations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  3. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on AGRI.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on AGRI. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on AGRI.

  7. Read first time.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 27.

  9. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Ma · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Ma

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2345 do?
Existing law governs fairs and expositions in this state, including the California Exposition and State Fair, county and district fairs, and citrus fruit fairs. Existing law divides the state into agricultural districts and authorizes 50 or more persons who are residents of a district to form district agricultural associations for the purpose of holding fairs, expositions, and exhibitions, as specified. Existing law provides that district agricultural associations are state institutions and are governed by a board of directors whose members are appointed by the Governor. Existing law authorizes an association to carry out specified duties with the approval of the Department of Food and Agriculture and the Department of General Services, including contracting and leasing its real property. Existing law establishes the Fair and Exposition Fund. Existing law provides for the deposit of various funds, including license fees from various activities related to horse racing, including satellite wagering, into the fund. Existing law authorizes the Department of Food and Agriculture to make and administer loans from the fund to any fair in the network of California fairs, as specified. This bill would establish the California Fair Network Commission as a separate, independent nonprofit mutual benefit corporation to assess the fairs fees for service and administrative oversight, as specified. The bill would authorize the commission to employ staff who are employees of the commission and would require the commission to adopt procedures concerning the operation of the commission. The bill would set forth a related statement of legislative findings and declarations.
Who sponsors AB 2345?
AB 2345 is sponsored by Ma.
What is the current status of AB 2345?
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 AB 2345?
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