AB 1544 — Hunting: nonlead ammunition.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 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 January 1, 2019, to adopt criteria to determine when nonlead ammunition is not available for purposes of this provision and would require those criteria to include regional availability and cost of nonlead ammunition. 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 the its Internet Web site.
Bill Text
- Amended 03/28/17 - Amended Assembly Current pdf March 28, 2017
- Introduced 02/17/17 - Introduced pdf February 17, 2017
- AB1544 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on W.,P., & W.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W.,P., & W. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on W.,P., & W.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Dahle · Primary
- Mathis · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Dahle
Co-sponsors (1)
- Mathis
Not signed on (120)
120 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1544 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 January 1, 2019, to adopt criteria to determine when nonlead ammunition is not available for purposes of this provision and would require those criteria to include regional availability and cost of nonlead ammunition. 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 the its Internet Web site.
- Who sponsors AB 1544?
- AB 1544 is sponsored by Dahle and Mathis.
- What is the current status of AB 1544?
- 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 1544?
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