California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1395 — Southern California Fentanyl Task Force.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act (the act) , classifies controlled substances into 5 schedules and places the greatest restrictions and penalties on the use of those substances placed in Schedule I. The act classifies the drug fentanyl in Schedule II. Existing law prohibits a person from possessing for sale or purchasing for purposes of sale, specified controlled substances, including fentanyl, and provides for imprisonment in a county jail for 2, 3, or 4 years for a violation of this provision. Existing law also requires a local health officer to assume that the fentanyl manufacturing process has led to some degree of chemical contamination and take action, as prescribed, if a fentanyl laboratory activity has taken place at a property. Existing law establishes the Department of Justice under the direction and control of the Attorney General, and authorizes the Attorney General to, among other things, arrange and classify the work of the Department of Justice, and consolidate, abolish, or create divisions, bureaus, branches, sections, or units within the department. Existing law also authorizes the Attorney General, in conformity with the State Civil Service Act, to employ agents and other employees that are necessary for the conduct of the affairs of the Department of Justice in carrying out its responsibilities specified in the act. This bill would require the Attorney General to establish and chair the Southern California Fentanyl Task Force. The bill would require the task force to develop information, make recommendations, and report findings to the Department of Justice and to the Legislature regarding matters relating to the fentanyl crisis in southern California communities. The bill would establish the membership of the task force, as specified, and would require the task force to hold its first meeting no later than July 1, 2021, and 4 times annually thereafter, as specified. The bill would require the task force to prepare and submit to the Legislature and to the department, on or before January 1, 2024, a report regarding the findings and recommendations of the task force, including a request to the Legislature to enact legislation in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the report. The members of the task force would not receive compensation for their service. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for counties in southern California.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  3. Read first time.

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

  5. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bates · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Bates

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1395 do?
Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act (the act) , classifies controlled substances into 5 schedules and places the greatest restrictions and penalties on the use of those substances placed in Schedule I. The act classifies the drug fentanyl in Schedule II. Existing law prohibits a person from possessing for sale or purchasing for purposes of sale, specified controlled substances, including fentanyl, and provides for imprisonment in a county jail for 2, 3, or 4 years for a violation of this provision. Existing law also requires a local health officer to assume that the fentanyl manufacturing process has led to some degree of chemical contamination and take action, as prescribed, if a fentanyl laboratory activity has taken place at a property. Existing law establishes the Department of Justice under the direction and control of the Attorney General, and authorizes the Attorney General to, among other things, arrange and classify the work of the Department of Justice, and consolidate, abolish, or create divisions, bureaus, branches, sections, or units within the department. Existing law also authorizes the Attorney General, in conformity with the State Civil Service Act, to employ agents and other employees that are necessary for the conduct of the affairs of the Department of Justice in carrying out its responsibilities specified in the act. This bill would require the Attorney General to establish and chair the Southern California Fentanyl Task Force. The bill would require the task force to develop information, make recommendations, and report findings to the Department of Justice and to the Legislature regarding matters relating to the fentanyl crisis in southern California communities. The bill would establish the membership of the task force, as specified, and would require the task force to hold its first meeting no later than July 1, 2021, and 4 times annually thereafter, as specified. The bill would require the task force to prepare and submit to the Legislature and to the department, on or before January 1, 2024, a report regarding the findings and recommendations of the task force, including a request to the Legislature to enact legislation in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the report. The members of the task force would not receive compensation for their service. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for counties in southern California.
Who sponsors SB 1395?
SB 1395 is sponsored by Bates.
What is the current status of SB 1395?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 1395?
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