California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 3117 — Hunting: nonlead ammunition: temporary suspension: criteria.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 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

Existing law requires the use of nonlead centerfire rifle and pistol ammunition, as determined by the Fish and Game Commission, when taking big game with a rifle or pistol, and when taking coyote, within the California condor range. Existing law further requires, as soon as is practicable, but by no later than July 1, 2019, the use of nonlead ammunition for the taking of all wildlife, including game mammals, game birds, nongame birds, and nongame mammals, with any firearm, and requires the commission to promulgate regulations by July 1, 2015, that phase in the requirements of these provisions. Existing law requires the latter prohibition to be suspended for a specific hunting season and caliber if the Director of Fish and Wildlife finds that nonlead ammunition of that specific caliber is not commercially available from any manufacturer because of federal prohibitions relating to armor-piercing ammunition. This bill would instead require the commission to temporarily suspend the latter prohibition for a specific hunting season and caliber if the commission finds that nonlead ammunition of the specific caliber is not available for any reason. The bill would require the commission, on or before July 1, 2020, to adopt criteria to determine when nonlead ammunition is not available for purposes of this provision and would require those criteria to include the regional availability and cost of nonlead ammunition. The bill would require the commission's wildlife resources committee to provide recommendations to the commission on the criteria used to determine when nonlead ammunition is not available and which calibers should be considered for temporary suspension. The bill would prohibit a suspension from remaining in effect for longer than 3 years. The bill would require the commission to make any finding that nonlead ammunition is not available publicly available on its Internet Web site.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on W.,P., & W.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W.,P., & W. Read second time and amended.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. Referred to Com. on W.,P., & W.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Dahle · Cosponsor
  • Mathis · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Mathis

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Dahle

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Reconsideration.

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12000
Democratic 1000
Republican 2000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bigelow — Yea
Wood — Yea
Chu — Yea
Gloria — Yea
Harper — Yea
Levine — Yea
Mathis — Yea
Salas — Yea
Rubio — Yea
Friedman — Yea
Eduardo Garcia — Yea
Wendy Carrillo — Yea
Kalra, Ash Democratic Yea
Choi, Steven S. Republican Yea
Gallagher, James Republican Yea

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Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Failed 6 Yea · 9 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4800
Republican 2000
Democratic 0100
Total 6900
% of votes cast 40%60%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bigelow — Yea
Harper — Yea
Mathis — Yea
Chu — Nay
Salas — Yea
Rubio — Nay
Gloria — Nay
Levine — Nay
Wood — Nay
Friedman — Nay
Eduardo Garcia — Nay
Wendy Carrillo — Nay
Kalra, Ash Democratic Nay
Choi, Steven S. Republican Yea
Gallagher, James Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 3117 do?
Existing law requires the use of nonlead centerfire rifle and pistol ammunition, as determined by the Fish and Game Commission, when taking big game with a rifle or pistol, and when taking coyote, within the California condor range. Existing law further requires, as soon as is practicable, but by no later than July 1, 2019, the use of nonlead ammunition for the taking of all wildlife, including game mammals, game birds, nongame birds, and nongame mammals, with any firearm, and requires the commission to promulgate regulations by July 1, 2015, that phase in the requirements of these provisions. Existing law requires the latter prohibition to be suspended for a specific hunting season and caliber if the Director of Fish and Wildlife finds that nonlead ammunition of that specific caliber is not commercially available from any manufacturer because of federal prohibitions relating to armor-piercing ammunition. This bill would instead require the commission to temporarily suspend the latter prohibition for a specific hunting season and caliber if the commission finds that nonlead ammunition of the specific caliber is not available for any reason. The bill would require the commission, on or before July 1, 2020, to adopt criteria to determine when nonlead ammunition is not available for purposes of this provision and would require those criteria to include the regional availability and cost of nonlead ammunition. The bill would require the commission's wildlife resources committee to provide recommendations to the commission on the criteria used to determine when nonlead ammunition is not available and which calibers should be considered for temporary suspension. The bill would prohibit a suspension from remaining in effect for longer than 3 years. The bill would require the commission to make any finding that nonlead ammunition is not available publicly available on its Internet Web site.
Who sponsors AB 3117?
AB 3117 is sponsored by Dahle and Mathis.
What is the current status of AB 3117?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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 3117?
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